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Sec_1-6, Engine immobilizer system – TOYOTA 2012 Yaris Hatchback User Manual

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1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer system

: If equipped

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

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

engine from starting if a key has not been previously registered in

the vehicle’s on-board computer.

Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.

The indicator light flashes after
the key has been removed
from the engine switch to indi-
cate that the system is operat-
ing.

The indicator light stops flash-
ing after the registered key
has been inserted into the
engine switch to indicate that
the system has been can-
celed.