Piaggio MP3 300 HPE - Owner's Manual > The immobilizer system

In order to enhance theft protection, the vehicle is equipped with a "PIAGGIO IMMOBILIZER " electronic engine locking device that is activated automatically when the ignition switch is removed. Upon start-up, the "PIAGGIO IMMOBILIZER" system checks the starter key, and only if this key is recognised will the Immobiliser system allow the vehicle to be started.

Keys

Two types of keys come with the vehicle: Key "A" is the "MASTER" key. Only a single copy of this key is supplied, which is necessary to program all your other keys and for your dealer to perform some maintenance operations. We therefore recommend that it be used only under exceptional circumstances.

The ignition key "B" (single copy supplied) is used for normal operations for the starter.

WARNING

LOSING THE MASTER KEY PREVENTS ANY FURTHER REPAIR OF THE "PIAGGIO IMMOBILISER" SYSTEM AND OF THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT.

WARNING

KEEP THE MASTER KEY IN A SAFE PLACE (NOT IN THE VEHICLE).

Immobilizer device enabled indicator led

Activation of the "PIAGGIO IMMOBILIZER" system is signalled by a flashing "A" indicator. In order to reduce battery discharge, the indicator LED turns off automatically after 48 hours of uninterrupted functioning. Should the system fail, different LED flashing patterns will provide the Authorised Service Centre with information on the type of fault detected.

Operation

Each time the ignition key "B" is removed while in the "OFF" or "LOCK" positions, the protection system activates the engine lock. Turning the ignition key "B" to "ON" disables the engine lock, provided that the safety system recognises the code transmitted by the key. If the code is not recognised, turn the ignition key "B" first to "OFF" and then back to "ON" again; if lock persists, try again using the "A" MASTER key. If the engine cannot be started, contact an Authorised Service Centre, which is provided with the electronic equipment required to detect and repair the system.

When the supplementary starter keys are required, remember that the all the keys, whether new or existing, should be programmed.

Contact an Authorised Service Centre and bring the "A" MASTER key and all "B" starter keys that you own.

The codes of starter keys not submitted for the new programming procedure are deleted from the memory. Any lost starter keys will therefore not be enabled to start the engine.

WARNING

EACH KEY HAS ITS OWN AND UNIQUE CODE, WHICH MUST BE STORED IN THE SYSTEM CONTROL UNIT MEMORY.

VIOLENT SHOCKS MAY AFFECT THE ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS OF THE KEY.

SHOULD THE VEHICLE CHANGE OWNER, IT IS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY THAT THE NEW OWNER GET POSSESSION OF THE KEY WITH THE MASTER GRIP (AS WELL AS ALL OTHER IGNITION KEYS).

Programming the immobilizer system

Below is described the procedure to follow for programming the PIAGGIO IMMOBILIZER system and/or for storing other key codes. The programming procedure should be carried out with the engine stop switch set to "RUN".

START PROCEDURE

Insert the "MASTER" key "A" into the ignition switch (in "OFF") and turn it to "ON". After 1 - 3 seconds, turn the key to "OFF " again and pull it out.

INTERMEDIATE STAGE

After extracting the "MASTER" key "A", insert, within ten seconds, the key that is going to be programmed "B" and turn it immediately to "ON". After 1-3 seconds, turn the key to "OFF" again and pull it out. In this way, a maximum of 7 keys can be programmed by repeating the above procedure and keeping the indicated times.

FINAL STAGE

After extracting the key to be programmed "B", insert the "MASTER" key "A" again and turn it to "ON" (perform this operation within the 10 seconds following the extraction of the previous key). Leave it in this position for 1 to 3 seconds and return it to "OFF".

CORRECT PROGRAMMING CHECK PHASE

Insert the "MASTER" key "A" disabling the transponder "C" (i.e., by tilting the key cap by 90º), and turn the key to "ON". Perform the engine starter operation. Ensure that the engine does not start. Insert the programmed key "B" and repeat the starter operation. Check that engine starts.

WARNING

SHOULD YOU START THE ENGINE WITH THE MASTER KEY (WITH TRANSPONDER OFF) OR IN THE EVENT OF WRONG OPERATION DURING PROGRAMMING, REPEAT THE PROCEDURE FROM THE BEGINNING.

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