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BEFORE DRIVING
Keys
EXAMPLE
Your vehicle comes with a pair of identical
keys. Keep the spare key in a safe place.
One key can open all of the locks on the
vehicle.
The key identification number is stamped
on a metal tag provided with the keys or on
the keys. Keep the tag (if equipped) in a
safe place. If you lose your keys, you will
need this number to have new keys made.
Write the number below for your future ref-
erence.
KEY NUMBER:
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Immobilizer System
This system is designed to help prevent
vehicle theft by electronically disabling the
engine starting system.
The engine can be started only with your
vehicle's original immobilizer ignition key
or keyless push start system remote con-
troller which has an electronic identification
code programmed into it. The key or
remote controller communicates the identi-
fication code to the vehicle when the igni-
tion switch is turned to the "ON" position or
the engine switch is pressed to change the
ignition mode to ON. If you need to make
spare keys or remote controllers, see your
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vehicle must be programmed with the
correct identification code for the spare.
A key made by an ordinary locksmith will
not start the engine.
If the immobilizer/keyless push start sys-
tem warning light blinks when the ignition
switch is in the "ON" position or the ignition
mode is ON, the engine will not start.
NOTE:
If the immobilizer/keyless push start sys-
tem warning light blinks or comes on, a
message may be shown on the information
display.
For vehicles without keyless push start
system
If this light blinks, turn the ignition switch to
the "LOCK" position, then turn it back to
the "ON" position.
If the light still blinks after the ignition
switch is turned back to the "ON" position,
there may be something wrong with your
key or with the immobilizer system. Ask
your
to have the system inspected.
. The
For vehicles with keyless push start
system
If this light blinks, change the ignition mode
to "LOCK" (OFF), then change back to
"ON". Also refer to "If the master warning
indicator light blinks and the engine cannot
be started" in "Starting the Engine (Vehicle
with Keyless Push Start System)" in the
"OPERATING YOUR VEHICLE" section.
If the light still blinks after the ignition mode
is changed back to "ON", there may be
something wrong with your key or with the
immobilizer system. Ask your
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system inspected.
The immobilizer/keyless push start system
warning light may also blinks if the remote
controller is not in the vehicle when you
to have the
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