Engine Immobilizer System; System Maintenance; Conditions That May Cause The System To Malfunction - Toyota Camry 2018 Owner's Manual

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 regis-
tered in the vehicle's on-board computer.
Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehi-
cle.
This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does
not guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.
Vehicles without a smart key sys-
tem:
The indicator light flashes after
the key has been removed from
the engine switch to indicate that
the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing
after the registered key has been
inserted into the engine switch to
indicate that the system has been
canceled.
Vehicles with a smart key system:
The indicator light flashes after the engine switch has been turned off
to indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after the engine switch has been
turned to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode to indicate that the
system has been canceled.
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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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