2012 TOYOTA AVENSIS engine

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Engine immobilizer system
The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the
engine from starting if the key has not been previously registered in
the vehicle’s on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
The indicator light flashes after
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch has been turned OFF
to indicate that the system is
operating.
The indicator light stops flash-
ing after the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch has been turned
to ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode to indicate that the
system has been canceled.

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System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
If the key is in contact with a metallic object
If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system
(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
The indicator light flashes after
the key has been removed
from the engine switch to indi-
cate that the system is operat-
ing.
The indicator light stops flash-
ing after the registered key
has been inserted into the
engine switch to indicate that
the system has been can-
celed.

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Engine immobilizer certification (vehicles with smart entry & start sys-
tem)
Hereby, Toyota Motor Corporation, declares that this TMIMB-1 is in compliance
with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/
5/EC.

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Engine immobilizer certification (vehicles without smart entry & start
system)
Hereby, TRCZ s.r.o., declares that this RI-37BTY is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

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Double locking system
Setting the system
Vehicles with smart entry & start system
Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF, have all the passen-
gers exit the vehicle and ensure that all the doors are closed.
Using the smart entry & start system:
Touch the sensor area on the outside door handle twice within 5
seconds.
Using the wireless remote control:
Press the
button twice within 5 seconds.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system
Turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position, have all passengers
exit the vehicle and ensure that all the doors are closed.
Using the wireless remote control:
Press the button twice within 5 seconds.
: If equipped
Unauthorized access to the vehicle is prevented by disabling the
door unlocking function from both the interior and exterior of the
vehicle.
Vehicles employing this sys-
tem have labels on the win-
dow glass of both front doors.

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Intrusion sensor (if equipped)
The intrusion sensor detects an intruder or movement in the vehicle.
The intrusion sensor can be canceled using the cancel switch.
This system is designed to deter and prevent vehicle theft but does
not guarantee absolute security against all intrusions.
Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm.
Unlock the doors, trunk or back door using the smart entry &
start system or the wireless remote control.
Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped
after a few seconds.)

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AVENSIS_EE (OM20B44E)Canceling the intrusion sensor
Vehicles with smart entry & start
system: Turn the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch OFF and
press the intrusion sensor cancel
switch.
Vehicles without smart entry &
start system: Turn the engine
switch to the “LOCK” position
and press the intrusion sensor
cancel switch.
Pressing the switch again will re-
enable the intrusion sensor.
To cancel the intrusion sensor, perform the necessary procedure
each time canceling the sensor is desired.
System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
Items to check before locking the vehicle
To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure
of the following.
Nobody is in the vehicle.
The windows is closed before the alarm is set.
No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.

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Alarm-operated door lock
When the alarm is operating, the doors are locked automatically to pre-
vent intruders.
Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and
make sure the key is not inside the vehicle when recharging or replacing
the battery.
Canceling and automatic re-enabling of the intrusion sensor
The alarm will still be set even when the intrusion sensor is canceled.
Vehicles with smart entry & start system: After the intrusion sensor is
canceled, pressing the “ENGINE START STOP” switch or unlocking the
doors using the smart entry & start system or wireless remote control will
re-enable the intrusion sensor.
Vehicles without smart entry & start system: After the intrusion sensor is
canceled, turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position or unlocking the
doors using the wireless remote control will re-enable the intrusion sensor.
The intrusion sensor will automatically be re-enabled when the alarm
system is deactivated.
Intrusion sensor considerations
The sensor may trigger the alarm in the following situations.
Persons or pets are in the vehicle.