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Immobilizer system  
System maintenance  
The vehicle has a maintenance-free  
type immobilizer system.  
The vehicle’s keys have  
built-in transponder chips  
that prevent the EV system  
from starting if a key has  
not been previously regis-  
tered in the vehicle’s on-  
board computer.  
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 sys-  
tem (key with a built-in transpon-  
der chip) of another vehicle  
Never leave the keys inside  
the vehicle when you leave  
the vehicle.  
NOTICE  
To ensure the system oper-  
ates correctly  
This system is designed to  
help prevent vehicle theft but  
does not guarantee absolute  
security against all vehicle  
thefts.  
Do not modify or remove the sys-  
tem. If modified or removed, the  
proper operation of the system  
cannot be guaranteed.  
Operating the system  
The indicator light flashes after  
the power switch has been  
turned to OFF to indicate that  
the system is operating.  
The indicator light goes off after  
the power switch has been  
turned to ACC or ON to indicate  
that the system has been can-  
celed.  
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The security indicator changes from  
being on to flashing when the sys-  
tem is set.  
Alarm  
The alarm uses light and  
sound to give an alert when  
an intrusion is detected.  
The alarm can also be set using the  
mechanical key.  
If all doors are closed with hood  
open, alarm system can be set.  
The alarm is triggered in the  
following situations when  
the alarm is set:  
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A locked door is unlocked  
or opened in any way other  
than using the entry func-  
tion or wireless remote con-  
trol or mechanical key. (The  
doors will lock again auto-  
matically.)  
Canceling or stopping  
The hood is opened.  
Do one of the following to deac-  
tivate or stop the alarm:  
Setting/canceling/stop-  
ping the alarm system  
Unlock the doors.  
Turn the power switch to ACC  
or ON, or start the EV system.  
(The alarm will be deactivated  
or stopped after a few sec-  
onds.)  
Items to check before lock-  
ing the vehicle  
To prevent unexpected trigger-  
ing of the alarm and vehicle  
theft, make sure of the following:  
System maintenance  
Nobody is in the vehicle.  
The vehicle has a maintenance-free  
type alarm system.  
The side windows are closed  
Triggering of the alarm  
before the alarm is set.  
The alarm may be triggered in the  
following situations:  
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the  
alarm system.)  
No valuables or other per-  
sonal items are left in the  
vehicle.  
If a door is unlocked using the  
Setting  
mechanical key while the alarm is  
set, a warning will sound intermit-  
tently for approximately 10 seconds.  
Close the doors and hood, and  
lock all the doors. The system  
will be set automatically after 30  
seconds.  
If the alarm is not canceled or  
stopped during this time, the warn-  
ing pattern changes and the warning  
sounds for a certain period of time.  
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A person inside the vehicle opens  
a door or hood, or unlocks the  
vehicle using an inside lock but-  
ton.  
The 12-volt battery is recharged or  
replaced when the vehicle is  
locked. (P.545)  
Alarm-operated door lock  
In the following cases, depending  
on the situation, the door may auto-  
matically 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  
12-volt battery.  
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.  
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