Engine Immobilizer System

THEFT DETERRENT / KEYLESS ENTRY: ENGINE IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM: PRECAUTION

1. PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING TECHSTREAM

(a) When using the Techstream to troubleshoot the smart access system with push-button start:

Connect the Techstream to the DLC3 while the engine switch is off, and turn a door courtesy light switch on and off at 1.5-second intervals until communication between the Techstream and vehicle begins.

2. PRECAUTIONS FOR EACH FUNCTION

(a) Precautions for the key:

The key is a precision instrument. Be sure to observe the following:

(1) Do not drop or strike the key.

(2) Do not keep the key in a high temperature area for a long time.

(3) Do not use an ultrasonic washing machine to clean the key.

(4) Keep the key away from magnets or magnetized items during use.

(5) Do not attach any stickers to the key.

(6) If a key is lost, delete all registered key ID codes and then reregister the remaining keys.

(7) Keep the key dry*.

HINT
The key (for card type) battery compartment is not waterproof. If the key is dropped into water, or if drinking water etc. is spilled on the key, immediately remove the battery cover and dry the battery and terminals. Replace the battery if corroded.

(8) Do not disassemble the keys*.

(9) Do not place the key near objects that produce magnetic fields such as TVs, audio systems and electrical ranges or electrical medical equipment such as low-frequency therapy instruments*.

(10) The mechanical key should only be used in an emergency, such as when the key battery is depleted*.

*: Key (for Card Type)

(b) Precautions for the engine immobilizer system inspection:

(1) Make sure to carry the key.

(2) All registered keys for the vehicle should be available when repairing or diagnosing the engine immobilizer system.

3. PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY

(a) Immediately after removing and reinstalling the battery, the doors may not be unlocked by the smart access system with push-button start. In this case, lock and unlock the doors using the door control transmitter. Then, it will be possible to unlock doors using the smart access system with push-button start.

(b) When the battery is fully depleted and it is recharged using another vehicle battery, start the engine by performing the following:

(1) Move the shift lever to P.

(2) Turn the engine switch off, and open and close the driver door once.

(3) Start the engine.

(c) When starting the engine after removing and installing the battery, open and close the driver door and wait 10 seconds before starting the engine.

HINT
If the engine does not start the first time after removing and installing the battery, the engine will start normally from the second time onward.