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NOTICE
When using a electronic key contain-
ing a transponder chip, observe the
following precautions:
Do not affix any material that cuts
off electromagnetic waves (such as
a metal seal) on the electronic key.
Do not knock the electronic key
hard against other objects.
Do not leave the electronic key ex-
posed to high temperatures for a
long period, such as on the dash-
board or hood under direct sun-
light.
Do not put the electronic key in
water or wash it in an ultrasonic
washer.
Do not keep the electronic key to-
gether with the products emitting
electromagnetic waves such as a
cellular phone.
USING A MECHANICAL KEY
When you use the mechanical key push
the release button and take out the me-
chanical key as shown. Be sure to put the
mechanical key back when not it use.KEY NUMBER PLATE
Your key number is shown on the plate.
Keep the plate in a safe place such as
your wallet, not in the vehicle.
If you should lose your keys or if you
need additional keys, duplicates can be
made by Toyota dealer using the key
number.
We recommend writing down the key num-
ber and storing it in a safe place.
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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