ENGINE IMMOBILISER SYSTEM > PRECAUTION

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NOTICE:

When disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal, initialize the following systems after the cable is reconnected:

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

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

   1. Do not drop the key, subject it to strong shocks or bend it.
      

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

   3. Do not get the key wet or wash it in an ultrasonic washer etc.
      

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

   5. Do not disassemble the key except when replacing the battery.
      

   6. Do not place the key near objects that produce magnetic fields such as TVs, audio systems and electrical ranges, or electrical medical equipment such as low-frequency therapy instruments.
      

2. Precautions for the engine immobiliser system inspection:
   
   

   1. Make sure to carry the key.
      

   2. All registered keys for the vehicle should be available when repairing or diagnosing the engine immobiliser system.
      

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

2. When the battery is fully depleted and it is recharged using another vehicle battery, start the hybrid vehicle control system by performing the following:
   
   

   1. Push the P position switch.
      

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

   3. Start the hybrid vehicle control system (turn the power switch on (READY)).
      

3. When starting the hybrid vehicle control system after removing and installing the battery, open and close the driver door and wait 10 seconds before starting the system.
   

   HINT:

   If the hybrid vehicle control system does not start the first time after removing and installing the battery, the hybrid vehicle control system will start normally from the second time onward.