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Keys and Locks
Immobilizer System
recognizes the key code:
your vehicle undriveable.
(For some types)
The Immobilizer System protects
your vehicle from theft. A properly-
coded ignition key must be used in
the ignition switch for the engine to
start. If an improperly-coded key (or
other device) is used, the engine’s
fuel system is disabled.
Do not keep other immobilizer
keys on the same key ring.
If you have lost your key and you
cannot start the engine, contact your
dealer.
Use a plastic or leather key fob,
not metal.
(EU models)
EC Directives
Keep other keys away from your
vehicle’s key and the ignition
switch while trying to start the
engine.
This immobilizer system complies
with the R & TTE (Radio equipment
and Telecommunications Terminal
Equipment and the mutual
recognition of their conformity)
Directives.
When you turn the ignition switch to
the ON (II) position, the immobilizer
system indicator should come on for
a few seconds, then go out. If the
indicator starts to blink, it means the
system does not recognize the
coding of the key. Turn the ignition
switch to the LOCK (0) position,
remove the key, reinsert it, and turn
the switch to the ON (II) position
again.
The system may not recognize your
key’s coding if another immobilizer
key or other metal object is near the
ignition switch when you insert the
key. To make sure the system
If the system repeatedly does not
recognize the coding of your key,
contact your dealer.
The immobilizer system indicator
will also blink several times when
you turn the ignition switch from the
ON (II) position to the ACCESSORY
(I) or the LOCK (0) position.
Do not attempt to alter this system
or add other devices to it. Electrical
problems could result that may make
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