Location of the engine immobilizer warning lamp
Principle of operation
After turning the key to position «accessories» The starter relay is automatically protected for a few seconds, while the warning light in the dome light flashes constantly. Therefore, in the absence of a key with a code, it is impossible to start the engine.
After turning on the ignition, the indicator light should come on continuously for three seconds and go out. which indicates that the key code has been recognized and the engine can be started. If the key code is not recognized. The indicator lamp of the ceiling lamp begins to flash with increased frequency, constantly warning the driver that it is impossible to start the engine. If, after turning on the ignition, the dome light indicator lamp continues to flash or is constantly on, it means that there is a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system. On vehicles with diesel engines, a constant glow of the warning lamp indicates a malfunction in the engine immobilizer system. In the event of a malfunction of the coded key. use the second key supplied with the vehicle.
Emergency engine start
If the engine start blocking system is malfunctioning or the second remote control is missing, contact a service center, where, after appropriate checks, an emergency engine start code will be issued. This code is temporary and is automatically canceled 10 minutes after the ignition is turned on and requires the following procedure to confirm the secret code:
- first operation: press and hold the central locking button located on the left of the ceiling lamp, this will turn off the lamp indicator light connected to the engine immobilizer system. After the number of flashes of the lamp is equal to the first digit of the secret code, release the button. Digit zero (0) corresponds to ten flashes of the lamp. After dialing the first digit, release the button;
- second operation: enter the next three digits of the code in the same way.
If the entered code is correct, the engine can be started within 10 minutes. After starting the engine, the indicator light comes on for a few seconds, then turns off and lights up again for approximately 30 seconds. marking the position in which only emergency engine starting is possible.
If the code is entered incorrectly, the light indicator flashes with increased frequency and the engine will not start, in this case, enter the secret code again.
Note. If an error is made when entering the secret code, the partially entered code can be canceled by turning off the ignition. then enter the correct code. You can enter the secret code three times in one go. after which, before entering the code again, you must turn off the ignition and wait 15 minutes.