Maintenance
See also:
Engine (Ignition) Switch
With the electronic key on your person, the engine can be started by simply
pressing the
“ENGINE START STOP� switch, while depressing the brake pedal.
(The mechanical key cannot be used to s ...
Cleaning and protecting the vehicle exterior
Perform the following to protect the vehicle and maintain it in prime
condition.
l Working from top to bottom, liberally apply water to the
vehicle body, wheel wells and underside of the vehicle ...
Theft deterrent system
Immobilizer system
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.
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