OPERATIONOFINSTRUMENTSANDCONTROLS -> Engine immobilizer system for Your Toyota 4 Runner SUV Fourth Generation (2003-2009)

07 12.25  
Engine immobilizer system  
KEY NUMBER PLATE  
The engine immobilizer system is  
a
The system is automatically set when the  
key is removed from the engine switch.  
The indicator light will start flashing to  
show the system is set.  
theft prevention system. When you in-  
sert the key in the engine switch, the  
transponder chip in the key’s head  
transmits an electronic code to the ve-  
hicle. The engine will start only when  
the electronic code in the chip corre-  
sponds to the registered ID code for  
the vehicle.  
Your key number is shown on the plate.  
Keep the plate in a safe place such as  
your wallet, not in the vehicle.  
If any of the following indicator conditions  
occurs, contact your Toyota dealer.  
If you should lose your keys or if you  
need additional keys, duplicates can be  
made by a Toyota dealer using the key  
number.  
D The indicator light stays on except  
when the theft deterrent system is set-  
ting or activating. (See “Theft deterrent  
system” on page 35 in this Section.)  
We recommend writing down the key num-  
ber and storing it in a safe place.  
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle  
when you leave the vehicle.  
D The indicator light does not start flash-  
ing when the key is removed from the  
engine switch.  
D The indicator light flashes inconsistent-  
ly.  
14  
07 12.25  
Wireless remote control—  
Inserting the registered key in the engine  
switch automatically cancels the system,  
which enables the engine to start. The  
indicator light will go off.  
For vehicles sold in U.S.A.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the  
following two conditions:  
The system is maintenancefree.  
(1) this device may not cause harmful  
interference, and (2) this device must  
accept any interference received, includ-  
ing interference that may cause unde-  
sired operation.  
For your Toyota dealer to make you a  
new key with builtin transponder chip,  
your dealer will need your key number  
and master key. However, there is a limit  
to the number of additional keys your  
Toyota dealer can make for you.  
If you make your own duplicate key,  
you will not be able to cancel the sys-  
tem or start the engine.  
CAUTION  
1. “LOCK” switch  
Changes or modifications not ex-  
pressly approved by the party respon-  
sible for compliance could void the  
user’s authority to operate the equip-  
ment.  
2. “UNLOCK” switch  
3. Back window open switch  
4. “PANIC” switch  
NOTICE  
Do not modify, remove or disas-  
semble the engine immobilizer sys-  
tem. If any unauthorized changes or  
modifications are made, proper opera-  
tion of the system cannot be guaran-  
teed.  
For vehicles sold in Canada  
This device complies with RSS210 of  
Industry Canada. Operation is subject to  
the following two conditions:  
(1) this device may not cause interfer-  
ence, and (2) this device must accept  
any interference, including interference  
that may cause undesired operation of  
the device.  
15  

Related Topics