Lexus 2012 RX450h - Theft Deterrent System Engine Immobilizer System; Engine Immobilizer System

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Before driving
1-7. Theft deterrent system
Engine immobilizer system (RX350)
The vehicle's keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine
from starting if the 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.
Vehicles with a navigation system or the Lexus Display Audio sys-
tem
The indicator light flashes after
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is oper-
ating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch has been turned
to ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode to indicate that the
system has been canceled.
Vehicles without a navigation system or the Lexus Display Audio
system
The indicator light flashes after
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is oper-
ating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch has been turned
to ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode to indicate that the
system has been canceled.