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Engine immobilizer system

The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent

the engine from starting if a key has not been previously regis-

tered in the vehicle’s on-board computer.

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Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehi-

cle.

This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does

not guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.

Vehicles without a smart entry &

start 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 been

inserted into the engine switch to

indicate that the system has been

canceled.

Vehicles with a smart entry & start system:

The indicator light flashes after the engine switch has been turned off

to indicate that the system is operating.

The indicator light stops flashing after the engine switch has been

turned to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode to indicate that the

system has been canceled.

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■System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.

■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction

●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 system

(key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle

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■Certification for the engine immobilizer system

X Vehicles without a smart entry & start system

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X Vehicles with a smart entry & start system

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NOTICE

■To ensure the system operates correctly

Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper

operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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Alarm

The alarm

The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is

detected.

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The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is

set:

● A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using

the entry function (if equipped) or wireless remote control. (The

doors will lock again automatically.)

● The hood is opened.

Setting the alarm system

Close the doors and hood, and

lock all the doors using the entry

function (if equipped) or wireless

remote control. The system will be

set automatically after 30 sec-

onds.

The indicator light changes from

being on to flashing when the sys-

tem is set.

∗: If equipped

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Deactivating or stopping the alarm

Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm:

● Unlock the doors using the entry function (if equipped) or wireless

remote control.

● Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a

few seconds.)

■System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.

■Items to check before locking the vehicle

To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of

the following:

●Nobody is in the vehicle.

●The windows are closed before the alarm is set.

●No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.

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■Triggering of the alarm

The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:

(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)

●The doors are unlocked using the key.

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●A person inside the vehicle opens a door

or the hood.

●The battery is recharged or replaced

when the vehicle is locked. (→P. 596)

■Alarm-operated door lock

In the following cases, depending on the situation, the door may automatically

lock to prevent improper entry into the vehicle:

●When a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door and the alarm is

activated.

●While the alarm is activated, a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the

door.

●When recharging or replacing the battery

NOTICE

■To ensure the system operates correctly

Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper

operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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Double locking system (right-hand drive

vehicles only)

Unauthorized access to the vehicle is prevented by disabling the

door unlocking function from both the interior and exterior of

the vehicle.

Vehicles employing this system

have labels on the window glass

of both front doors.

Setting the double locking system

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Turn the engine switch off, have all the passengers exit the vehicle

and ensure that all the doors are closed.

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Using the entry function (if equipped):

Touch the sensor area on the outside door handle twice within 5

seconds.

Using the wireless remote control:

Press

twice within 5 seconds.

Canceling the double locking system

Using the entry function (if equipped): Hold the outside door handle.

Using the wireless remote control: Press

.

WARNING

■Double locking system precaution

Never activate the double locking system when there are people in the vehi-

cle because all the doors cannot be opened from inside the vehicle.

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