Smart Ignition (READY) Function

When the driver pushes the power SW while carrying the electrical key, the ID code of the electrical key is identified by the certification ECU using the room oscillator in the passenger cabin. After the ID code has been identified, the hybrid vehicle immobilizer is released and the electric power is set to ACC ON to enable the engine to be started. Pushing the power SW again sets power supply to IG ON and another push sets it to OFF. The switch state cycles through ACC ON to IG ON to OFF and back to ACC ON. The vehicle gets READY to drive when the driver pushes power SW while applying the brake pedal in any power supply state.