Engine Immobiliser System (W/ Entry And Start System) Precaution

When using the intelligent tester to troubleshoot the engine immobiliser system:
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3 while the engine switch is off, and turn a door courtesy light switch on and off at 1.5-second intervals until communication between the tester and vehicle begins.

Precautions for the key:

1. The key is a precision instrument. Be sure to observe the following:
   

1. Do not drop or strike the key.
   

2. Do not keep the key in a high temperature area for a long time.
   

3. Do not use an ultrasonic washing machine to clean the key.
   

4. Keep the key away from magnets or magnetized items during use.
   

5. Do not attach any stickers to the key.
   

Precautions for the engine start function:

1. Before starting the engine, firmly depress the brake pedal until the indicator light of the engine switch illuminates in green.
   

2. Be sure to turn the engine switch off before the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal. When the cable is disconnected from the negative (-) battery terminal, the power source mode (off, on (ACC), on (IG)) will remain in memory. If the vehicle battery becomes discharged, be sure to remember the power source mode.
   

3. After the battery is removed and reinstalled, be sure to wait for 10 seconds or more before starting the engine. The engine may not start immediately after the battery is reinstalled.
   

Precautions for the battery built into the key and the vehicle battery:

1. When the doors are locked (locked state), signals will be emitted by the vehicle at predetermined intervals. If the vehicle remains parked for a long time, the battery may become discharged. To prevent this, periodically charge the vehicle battery, or disable the entry and start system.
   

2. When the doors are locked (locked state), and the key remains in the door oscillator detection area, the system will maintain periodic communication with the key. If the vehicle remains parked in this state for a long time, the vehicle and key batteries may become discharged. If the vehicle is not being used, keep the key at least 2 m (6.56 ft.) away from the vehicle.
   

Immediately after removing and reinstalling the battery, doors may not be unlocked by the entry and start system (for entry function). In this case, lock and unlock the doors using the door control transmitter. Then, it will be possible to unlock doors using the entry and start system.

When the battery is fully depleted and it is recharged using another vehicle battery, start the engine by performing the following:

1. Move the shift lever to P.
   

2. Turn the engine switch off, open and close the driver door once.
   

3. Start the engine.
   

When starting the engine after removing and installing the battery, open and close the driver door and wait for 10 seconds before starting the system.

HINT:

If the engine does not start the first time after removing and installing the battery, the engine will start normally from the second time onward.