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1-4. Theft deterrent system
The security indicator changes from
being on to flashing when the sys-
tem is set.
Alarm
The alarm uses light and
sound to give an alert when
an intrusion is detected.
The alarm can also be set using the
mechanical key.
If all doors are closed with hood
open, alarm system can be set.
The alarm is triggered in the
following situations when
the alarm is set:
1
A locked door is unlocked
or opened in any way other
than using the entry func-
tion or wireless remote con-
trol or mechanical key. (The
doors will lock again auto-
matically.)
■ Canceling or stopping
The hood is opened.
Do one of the following to deac-
tivate or stop the alarm:
Setting/canceling/stop-
ping the alarm system
Unlock the doors.
Turn the power switch to ACC
or ON, or start the EV system.
(The alarm will be deactivated
or stopped after a few sec-
onds.)
■ Items to check before lock-
ing the vehicle
To prevent unexpected trigger-
ing of the alarm and vehicle
theft, make sure of the following:
■System maintenance
Nobody is in the vehicle.
The vehicle has a maintenance-free
type alarm system.
The side windows are closed
■Triggering of the alarm
before the alarm is set.
The alarm may be triggered in the
following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the
alarm system.)
No valuables or other per-
sonal items are left in the
vehicle.
If a door is unlocked using the
■ Setting
mechanical key while the alarm is
set, a warning will sound intermit-
tently for approximately 10 seconds.
Close the doors and hood, and
lock all the doors. The system
will be set automatically after 30
seconds.
If the alarm is not canceled or
stopped during this time, the warn-
ing pattern changes and the warning
sounds for a certain period of time.
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