2005 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 16

'05 AVALON_U (L/O 0501) Engine immobilizer system The engine immobilizer system is a theft prevention system using an electronic 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 system will be canceled and the engine will start. 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 flashing 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 inconsistently. The engine immobilizer system is automatically set when: Vehicles with key cylinder- type ignition switch-The key is removed from the ignition switch. Vehicles with smart key system-The ignition switch is turned off. The indicator light will start flashing to show that the system is set. The engine immobilizer system is automatically 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). For further information, see "Smart key system" on page 27 in this Section. If the key battery is dead, you should hold the electronic key up to the "ENGINE START STOP" switch. When the system is canceled, the indicator light will go off. 16 2005 AVALON from Jan. '05 Prod. (OM41408U)