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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.

This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does not

guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.

X Vehicles without 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.

X Vehicles with 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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■Certifications for the engine immobilizer system (vehicles without smart

entry & start system)

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■Certifications for the engine immobilizer system (vehicles with 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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Double locking system

Unauthorized access to the vehicle is prevented by disabling the

door unlocking function from both the interior and exterior of

the vehicle.

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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 to the “LOCK” position (vehicles without

smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry & start

system), have all passengers exit the vehicle and ensure that all the

doors are closed.

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Using the entry function (vehicles with smart entry & start system):

Touch the lock sensor 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 (vehicles with smart entry & start system):

Hold the outside door handle on the driver side.

Using the wireless remote control:

Press

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∗: If equipped

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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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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

being set:

● A locked door or trunk/back door is unlocked or opened in any way

other than using the entry function (vehicles with smart entry & start

system) or wireless remote control. (The doors will lock again auto-

matically.)

● The hood is opened.

● If equipped, the intrusion sensor detects something moving inside

the vehicle. (An intruder gets in the vehicle.)

Setting the alarm system

Close the doors, trunk/back door

and hood, and lock all the doors.

The system will be set automati-

cally after 30 seconds.

The indicator light changes from

being on to flashing when the sys-

tem is set.

Deactivating or stopping the alarm

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

● Unlock the doors or trunk/back door using the entry function (vehi-

cles with smart entry & start system) or wireless remote control.

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

few seconds.)

∗: If equipped

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■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.

■Triggering of the alarm

The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:

(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)

●The door is unlocked using the key.

●A person inside the vehicle opens a door

or hood.

●The battery is recharged or replaced

when the vehicle is locked.

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■When the battery is disconnected

Be sure to cancel the alarm system.

If the battery is disconnected before canceling the alarm, the system may be

triggered when the battery is reconnected.

■Alarm-operated door lock

●When the alarm is operating, the doors are locked automatically to prevent

intruders.

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●Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and

make sure the key is not inside the vehicle 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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Intrusion sensor (if equipped)

The intrusion sensor detects intruders or movement in the vehicle.

When an intruder or movement is detected, the alarm will be trig-

gered.

This system is designed to deter and prevent vehicle theft but does

not guarantee absolute security against all intrusions.

■ Setting the intrusion sensor

The intrusion sensor will be set automatically when the alarm is set.

(→P. 89)

■ Canceling the intrusion sensor

If you are leaving pets or other moving things inside the vehicle,

make sure to disable the intrusion sensor before setting the alarm,

as it will respond to movement inside the vehicle.

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Turn the engine switch to the lock position (vehicles without

smart entry & start system) or off (vehicles with smart entry &

start system).

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Press the intrusion sensor

cancel switch.

Pressing the switch again will

re-enable the intrusion sensor.

■Canceling and automatic re-enabling of the intrusion sensor

●The alarm will still be set even when the intrusion sensor is canceled.

●Vehicles without smart entry & start system: After the intrusion sensor is

canceled, turn the engine switch to the “LOCK” position or unlocking the

doors using the wireless remote control will re-enable the intrusion sensor.

Vehicles with smart entry & start system: After the intrusion sensor is can-

celed, pressing the engine switch or unlocking the doors using the entry

function or wireless remote control will re-enable the intrusion sensor.

●The intrusion sensor will automatically be re-enabled when the alarm sys-

tem is deactivated.

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■Intrusion sensor detection considerations

The sensor may trigger the alarm in the following situations:

●Persons or pets are in the vehicle.

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●The vehicle is parked in a place where

extreme vibrations or noises occur, such

as in a parking garage.

●Ice or snow is removed from the vehicle,

causing the vehicle to receive repeated

impacts or vibrations.

●The wind or something similar causes a

frost cover to move.

●Unstable items, such as dangling accessories or clothes hanging on the

coat hooks, are in the vehicle.

●A window is open.

●The vehicle is inside an automatic or high-pressure car washer.

●The vehicle experiences impacts, such as hail, lightning strikes, or other

kinds of repeated impacts or vibrations.

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■Certification

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