2009 Toyota Highlander Owners Manual - Page 154

1 -7 . T he ft de t e rre nt syst e m I m m obilize r syst e m The vehicle's keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the hybrid system from starting if the 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. 1 Vehicles without navigation system Before driving The indicator light flashes after the "POWER" switch has been turned OFF to indicate that the system is operating. Vehicles with navigation system The indicator light flashes after the "POWER" switch has been turned OFF to indicate that the system is operating. n System maintenance The vehicle has a maintenance-free type of immobilizer system. n Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction l If the key is in contact with a metallic object l 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 123