Passive immobilization

Passive immobilization prevents the vehicle from being started unless the authorized key is used to start the vehicle.

There are only two configurations for passive immobilization:

• passive immobilization not active
• passive immobilization active

When the ignition is switched off, the vehicle remains mobilized for up to a maximum of 5 minutes. If however the driver's door is opened, after 2 minutes 30 seconds, the vehicle remains in a mobilized state for a further 30 seconds. When the timer in the BCU has expired, the vehicle is immobilized.

Once the ignition is switched on, the BCU transmits a coded signal to the ECM. If the coded signal does not correspond to the programmed code in the ECM, the ECM is inhibited and the BCU inhibits the starting circuit.

In order for passive immobilization to occur, the following conditions must be met:

• Driver's door closed.
• Fuel cut-off switch not tripped.
• Key not inserted in ignition.