Theft Deterrent System; Engine Immobilizer System - Toyota 2014 Yaris 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 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.
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System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
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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 with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle
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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.
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: If equipped