The vehicle’s keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine 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.

Vehicles with 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 flashing after the “ENGINE START STOP” switch has been turned to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode to indicate that the system has been canceled.
Vehicles without smart key system:
The indicator light flashes after the key has been removed from the engine switch to indicate that the system is operating.
The indicator light stops flashing after the registered key has been inserted into the engine switch to indicate that the system has been canceled.
- System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.
- Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction
• If the key is in contact with a metallic object.
• 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.
- Certifications for the engine immobilizer system
• For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.
►Vehicles with smart key system FCC ID: NI4TMIMB-1
►Vehicles without smart key system FCC ID: MOZRI-21BTY
NOTE:
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
FCC WARNING:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
• For vehicles sold in Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
NOTICE
- To ensure the system operates correctly
Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.
AlarmCertification ECU Vehicle Information Reading/Writing Process Malfunction (B15F7)
DESCRIPTION
This DTC is stored when items controlled by the certification ECU (smart key
ECU assembly) cannot be customized via the navigation system vehicle customization
screen.
HINT:
The certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) controls the smart k ...
Brake Override System
DESCRIPTION
When the vehicle is being driven, depressing the accelerator pedal sensor assembly
and brake pedal will activate the brake override system to restrict driving torque.
The conditions for activating the brake override system as well as the items ...
Wireless-linked Return Function does not Operate
DESCRIPTION
When a door is unlocked using the wireless unlock function or entry unlock function,
the certification ECU (smart key ECU assembly) sends a door unlock signal and key
ID signal to the main body ECU (driver side junction block assembly). When t ...