6. theft deterrent system, Engine immobilizer system – TOYOTA 2012 Camry User Manual

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1-6. Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer system

The vehicle's keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the

engine from starting if a 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.

Vehicles without a smart
key system

The indicator light flashes after
the key has been removed
from the engine switch to indi-
cate that the system is operat-
ing.

The indicator light stops flash-
ing after the registered key
has been inserted into the
engine switch to indicate that
the system has been can-
celed.

Vehicles with a smart key
system

The indicator light flashes after
the “ENGINE START STOP”
switch has been turned off to
indicate that the system is
operating.

The indicator light stops flash-
ing after the “ENGINE START
STOP” switch has been turned
to ACCESSORY or IGNITION
ON mode to indicate that the
system has been canceled.

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