7Introduction
INTRODUCTION
THE IMMOBILIZER KEY
THE NEW WORLD OF  
ANTI-THEFT TECHNOLOGY
This Toyota vehicle may be equipped  
with an electronic “immobilizer” anti-theft   
system. When the key is inserted into the 
ignition switch it transmits an electronic   
code to an immobilizer computer. The   
engine will only start if the code in the   
key matches the code in the immobilizer.   
If the code does not match, the immobilizer 
disables the ignition and fuel systems.   
While an exact physical copy of the key   
will open the door and allow retrieval of   
items locked in the vehicle, it won’t start   
the vehicle unless the key has the same  
code as the immobilizer.
 
 
SECURITY
For security purposes, access to key   
codes and service procedures for 
electronically registering replacement   
keys is restricted. Only a Toyota dealer   
or certain bonded/registered independent 
locksmiths can generate replacement keys.