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Security System

Immobilizer System

The immobilizer system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from

starting the engine. Each key contains electronic transmitters that use electronic

signals to verify the key.

1Immobilizer System

NOTICE

Leaving the key in the vehicle can result in theft or

accidental movement of the vehicle. Always take the

key with you whenever you leave the vehicle

unattended.

Pay attention to the following when inserting the key into the ignition switch or

selecting the ENGINE START/STOP button^*:

• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the ignition switch or the

ENGINE START/STOP button^*.

If the system repeatedly does not recognized the

coding of your key, contact your dealer. If you have

lost your key and cannot start your engine, contact a

dealer.

• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.

• Do not bring a key from another vehicle's immobilizer system near the ignition

switch^*or the ENGINE START/STOP button^*.

• Do not put the key near magnetic items. Electronic devices such as televisions and

audio systems emit strong magnetic fields. Note that even a key chain can

become magnetic.

Do not alter the system or a dd other devices to it.

Doing so may dam a ge the system and make your

vehicle inoperable.

Security System Alarm

Israeli, Turkish, and except Middle Eastern models

1Security System Alarm

The security system alarm activates when the boot, bonnet, or doors are opened

without the remote transmitter, or keyless access system.

Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.

Doing so may damage the system and make your

vehicle inoperable.

The security alarm will continue for approximately 5

minutes before the security system deactivates.

The system will go through ten 30-second cycles,

during which the beeper will sound and an

emergency indicator will flash.

Middle Eastern except Israeli and Turkish models

The security system alarm activates when the boot, bonnet, or doors are opened

without the key, remote transmitter, or keyless access system.

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When the security system alarm activates

Depending on circumstances, the security system

may continue operating for more than 5 minutes.

The horn sounds intermittently, and the some exterior lights flash.

* Not available on all models

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To deactivate the security system alarm

1Security System Alarm

Israeli, Turkish, and except Middle Eastern models

Do not set the security system alarm when someone

is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can

accidentally activate when:

Unlock the vehicle using the remote transmitter, keyless access system^*, or turning

the ignition switch to ON (w^*1. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights,

is deactivated.

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Unlocking the door with the lock tab.

Opening the boot with the boot release button.

Middle Eastern except Israeli and Turkish models

Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote transmitter, keyless access system^*, or

turning the ignition switch to ON (w^*1. The system, along with the horn and flashing

lights, is deactivated.

Israeli, Turkish, and except Middle Eastern models

If the 12-volt battery goes dead after you have set the

security system alarm, the security alarm may go off

once the 12-volt battery is recharged or replaced.

If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by

unlocking a door using the remote transmitter or

keyless access system^*.

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Setting the security system alarm

Models without keyless access system

The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have

been met:

Middle Eastern except Israeli and Turkish models

If the 12-volt battery goes dead after you have set the

security system alarm, the security alarm may go off

once the 12-volt battery is recharged or replaced.

If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by

unlocking a door using the key, remote transmitter or

keyless access system^*.

• The ignition switch is in LOCK (0, and the key has been removed from the

ignition switch.

• The bonnet is closed.

• All doors are locked with the key or remote transmitter.

Models with keyless access system

The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have

been met:

Do not attempt to alter this system or add another

device to it.

• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF (LOCK).

• The bonnet is closed.

• All doors are locked from outside with the key, remote transmitter, or keyless

access system.

Israeli, Turkish, and except Middle Eastern models

Do not unlock the door using the key. The security

system alarm goes off.

*1: Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button

instead of an ignition switch.

* Not available on all models

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When the security system alarm sets

The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the

blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system alarm is set.

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To cancel the security system alarm

Models without keyless access system

The security system alarm is cancelled when the vehicle is unlocked using the key^*1

and remote transmitter, or the ignition switch is turned to ON. The security system

alarm indicator goes off at the same time.

Models with keyless access system

The security system alarm is cancelled when the vehicle is unlocked using the key^*1,

remote transmitter, or keyless access system, or the power mode is set to ON. The

security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.

*1: Middle Eastern except Israeli and Turkish models

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