Engine Immobilizer System - Toyota Avalon Owner's Manual

Engine immobilizer system

The engine immobilizer system is a
theft prevention system using an elec-
tronic code. The transponder chip in
the key has an electronic code and
transmits the code to the vehicle. Only
when the electronic code in the chip
corresponds to the register ID code for
the vehicle, the engine immobilizer sys-
tem will be canceled and the engine
will start.
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'06 AVALON_U (L/O 0508)
The engine immobilizer system is automat-
ically set when:
Vehicles with key cylinder- type ignition
switch—The key is removed from the igni-
tion switch.
Vehicles with smart key system—The igni-
tion switch is turned off.
The indicator light will start flashing to
show that the system is set.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
If any of the following indicator conditions
occur, contact your Toyota dealer.
D
The indicator light remains on.
D
The indicator light does not start flash-
ing under the following situations.
Vehicles with key cylinder- type ignition
switch—When the key is removed from
the ignition switch.
Vehicles with smart key system—When
the ignition switch is turned off.
D
The indicator light flashes inconsistent-
ly.
The engine immobilizer system is automat-
ically canceled when:
Vehicles with key cylinder- type ignition
switch—
You insert the key to the ignition switch.
Vehicles with smart key system—
You enter the vehicle carrying a key with
smart key system and press the "ENGINE
START STOP" switch (engine switch).
Even if the key battery is discharged, the
engine can be started. See "Smart key
system" on page 27 in this Section.
When the system is canceled, the indica-
tor light will go off.