Theft deterrent system
This vehicle is equipped with an engine immobilizer system and alarm system to
help prevent vehicle theft.The engine immobilizer is a system which helps prevent
intrusion into the vehicle and starting of the engine using keys other than a key
registered to this vehicle. Through a transponder chip built into the keys, registered
keys can be recognized over unauthorized copies.The alarm uses light and sound
to give an alert when an intruder is detected.
INFORMATION
■ Note for the entry function
The engine immobilizer system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does not
guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.
■ System maintenance
The engine immobilizer system and alarm system are maintenance-free.
■ Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
● The doors are unlocked using the mechanical key.
If a door is unlocked using the mechanical key while the alarm is set, a warning will
sound intermittently for approximately 10 seconds. If the alarm is not canceled or
stopped during this time, the warning pattern changes and the warning sounds for a
certain period of time.
● A person inside the vehicle opens a door or the hood, or unlocks the vehicle using the
lock lever on an inside door handle.
● The battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked.
● A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the entry function,
wireless remote control or mechanical key. (The doors will lock again automatically.)
● The hood is opened from outside of the vehicle.
■ Alarm-operated door lock function operating conditions
In the following cases, depending on the situation, the door may automatically 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 battery.
1-4. Entering/exiting the vehicle and loading luggage
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