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1-4. Theft deterrent system
1-4.Theft deterrent system
been inserted into the engine
switch to indicate that the sys-
tem has been canceled.
Engine immobilizer
system
Vehicles with a smart key sys-
The vehicle’s keys have
built-in transponder chips
that prevent the engine from
starting if a key has not
been previously registered
in the vehicle’s on-board
computer.
tem
The indicator light flashes after
the engine switch has been
turned off to indicate that the
system is operating.
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The indicator light stops flashing
after the engine switch has been
turned to ACC or ON to indicate
that the system has been can-
celed.
Never leave the keys inside
the vehicle when you leave
the vehicle.
This system is designed to
help prevent vehicle theft
but does not guarantee
absolute security against all
vehicle thefts.
■System maintenance
The vehicle has a mainte-
nance-free type engine immobilizer
system.
■Conditions that may cause the
system to malfunction
Operating the system
●If the grip portion of the key is in
contact with a metallic object
●If the key is in close proximity to or
touching a key to the security sys-
tem (key with a built-in transpon-
der chip) of another vehicle
NOTICE
■To ensure the system oper-
ates correctly
Do not modify or remove the sys-
tem. If modified or removed, the
proper operation of the system
cannot be guaranteed.
Vehicles without a smart key
system
The indicator light flashes after
the key has been removed from
the engine switch to indicate
that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the registered key has
