Theft Deterrent System; Engine Immobilizer System - Lexus LFA Owner's Manual

1-6.Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer system

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.
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Setting and canceling the engine immobilizer system
U.S.A.
The system will set after the key has been removed from the ignition
switch.
The system will be canceled when the registered key is inserted into the
ignition switch.
Canada
System maintenance
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The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
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If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
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If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system (key
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with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
The indicator light flashes after the
key has been removed from the
ignition switch to indicate that the
system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the registered key has been
inserted into the ignition switch to
indicate that the system has been
canceled.
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