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Passive Immobilization

The following conditions will passively immobilize the vehicle:
^ 30 seconds after ignition has been turned off and the driver's door has been opened.
^ 30 seconds after ignition has been turned off, the key removed, and the driver's door has been opened.
^ 10 minutes after ignition has been turned off and the key removed (without opening the driver's door).
^ The handset becomes desynchronised (or with an improperly functioning handset).

The vehicle can be mobilized by any of the following methods:
^ Turn the ignition on (The handset must be functioning properly and within close proximity to the key!)
^ Press unlock button on the handset
^ Enter EKA code

NOTE: The vehicle will remain immobilized by attempting to turn the ignition on with the handset detached from the key ring (or with an improperly functioning handset).

If the handset becomes desynchronised (or is functioning improperly), the engine will be passively immobilized. It an attempt is made to start the engine, the message "Engine Disabled, Press Remote" will be displayed on the message center. To mobilize the engine the EKA code must be entered and the handset (when functioning properly) resynchronised.