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The engine immobilizer system is a
theft prevention system using an elec-
tronic code. The transponder chip in
the key has an electronic code and
transmits the code to the vehicle. Only
when the electronic code in the chip
corresponds to the register ID code for
the vehicle, the engine immobilizer sys-
tem will be canceled and the engine
will start.
The engine immobilizer system is automat-
ically set when:
Vehicles with key cylinder−type ignition
switch—The key is removed from the igni-
tion switch.
Vehicles with smart key system—The igni-
tion switch is turned off.
The indicator light will start flashing to
show that the system is set. If any of the following indicator conditions
occur, contact your Toyota dealer.
The indicator light remains on.
The indicator light does not start flash-
ing under the following situations.
Vehicles with key cylinder
−type ignition
switch—When the key is removed from
the ignition switch.
Vehicles with smart key system—When
the ignition switch is turned off.
The indicator light flashes inconsistent-
ly.
The engine immobilizer system is automat-
ically canceled when:
Vehicles with key cylinder −type ignition
switch—
You insert the key to the ignition switch.
Vehicles with smart key system—
You enter the vehicle carrying a key with
smart key system and press the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch (engine switch). For
further information, see “Smart key sys-
tem” on page 27 in this Section.
If the key battery is dead, you should hold
the electronic key up to the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch.
When the system is canceled, the indica-
tor light will go off.
Engine immobilizer system
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For your Toyota dealer to make you a
new key with built−in transponder chip,
your dealer will need your key number
and master key (vehicles with key cylin-
der −type ignition switch) or electronic key
(vehicles with smart key system). Howev-
er, there is a limit to the number of addi-
tional keys your Toyota dealer can make
for you.
NOTICE
Do not modify, remove or disas-
semble the engine immobilizer sys-
tem. If any unauthorized changes or
modifications are made, proper opera-
tion of the system cannot be guaran-
teed.
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.
FCC ID: MOZRI 21BTY
FCC ID: NI4TMIMB 1
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, includ-
ing interference that may cause unde-
sired operation.
CAUTION
Changes or modifications not ex-
pressly approved by the party respon-
sible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equip-
ment.
For vehicles sold in Canada
This device complies with RSS −210 of
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to
the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause interfer-
ence, and (2) this device must accept
any interference, including interference
that may cause undesired operation of
the device.