TATA Motors INDICA VISTA, Owner'S Manual

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SAFETY ANTI-THEFT DEVICE - IMMOBILIZER
E-KEYS:
An E-Key is an electronic access and
authorization system which is provided
as a standard feature on your car. You
car is provided with two E-Keys. Each
Key is specific to the immobilizer of
your car.
Unlocking principle:
The transponder which is built into the
ignition E-Key carries a unique identi-
fication code. The car unlocks when
the code on the E-Key matches with
the code on the Engine Management
system (EMS).
Engine Starting :
When the key is inserted and the igni-
tion is switched ON, all codes are com-
municated within concerned compo-
nents (E-Key, Immobilizer and EMS).
The engine will start only if all the codes
match.
Loss of keys :
If one of the E-Key is lost, contact your
nearest
TATA MOTORS authorised
dealer as soon as possible to have the
lost key deactivated. The second origi-
nal E-Key is required for making addi-
tional E-Keys.
If both the E-Keys are lost contact
TATA MOTORS authorised dealer .
WARNING
1. Do not turn ‘ON’ ignition switch
by using E-key with any type of
metal wound around its grip or
in contact with it. This may be
detected as an abnormal condi-
tion by immobilizer and prevent
the engine from starting.
2. Do not leave the E-key in areas
of high temperature. The
transponder in it will behave
abnormally when reused.
3. Do not try to start the vehicle
when the Immobilizer indicator
lamp on the instrument cluster
is glowing. In this condition the
vehicle will not start and the
vehicle’s battery will also be
drained due to frequent cranking.