I have a 2006 Toyota Sienna with a dashboard light flashing in the shape of an orange car with a black key through it. the owner's manual makes no mention of it. what does it signify?
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See Page 8 to 13 in manual. 06 SIENNA_U (L/O 0 603) 13 2006 SIENNA from March ‘06 Prod. (OM45443U) The engine immobilizer system is a theft prevention system. When you in- sert the key in the ignition switch, the transponder chip in the key’s head transmits an electronic code to the ve- hicle. The engine will start only when the electronic code in the chip corre- sponds to the registered ID code for the vehicle. The system is automatically set when the key is removed from the ignition switch. On some models— The indicator light will start flashing to show the system is set. If any of the following indicator conditions occurs, contact your Toyota dealer. The indicator light stays on except when the theft deterrent system is set- ting or activating. (See “Theft deterrent system” on page 48 in this Section.) The indicator light does not start flash- ing when the key is removed from the ignition switch. The indicator light flashes inconsistent