Alarm

The system sounds the alarm and flashes the lights when forcible entry is detected.

Triggering of the alarm

The alarm is triggered in the following situations: A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the entry function, wireless remote control or mechanical key with the alarm being set.

The hood is opened with the alarm being set.

Setting the alarm system

Close the doors and hood, and


Close the doors and hood, and lock all the doors.

The system will be set automatically after 30 seconds.

The indicator light changes from being on to flashing when the system is set.

Deactivating or stopping the alarm

Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarms: Unlock the doors.

Start the hybrid system. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)

Items to check before locking the vehicle

To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the
following:
Nobody is in the vehicle.

The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set.

No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.

Triggering of the alarm

The alarm may be triggered in the following situations: (Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.) A person inside the vehicle opens a door or the hood.

The 12-volt battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked.

NOTICE:
To ensure the system correctly Do not modify and remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation
of the system cannot be guaranteed.

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