’04 Corolla_U (L/O 0306)
Toyota vehicle intrusion
protection system (TVIP)
5. Make sure that the indicator light
flashes. Then you may leave the ve-
hicle.
Never leave anyone in the vehicle when
you set the system because unlocking
from the inside activates the alarm.
Activating the alarm
If the system detects a threat to the
vehicle, it sounds the alarm for one
minute while flashing headlights and
turn signal lights.
At this time, the interior light also turns
on when the interior light dial is in the
DOOR position. (See “Interior/instrument
panel light control” on page 79 in Section
1−5.)
TVIP is
a
theft deterrent system. If
SETTING THE SYSTEM
someone attempts to damage or break
into your vehicle, the system sounds
the alarm while flashing the lights.
You can set the system as follows.
1. Remove the key from the ignition
switch.
The system detects a threat under any of
the following conditions:
2. Have all passengers get out of the
vehicle.
D Either of the front doors is unlocked by
means other than the key or wireless
remote control transmitter.
3. Close all the doors and trunk lid secu-
rely.
If the key is not in the ignition switch,
all the doors will be automatically
locked again.
4. Lock all the doors with the key or wire-
less remote control transmitter. At this
time, the TVIP indicator light comes
on.
D Any of the doors or trunk lid are forci-
bly opened.
The system will be set in 30 seconds.
When the system is set, the indicator
light will start to flash.
The alarm will activate when the trunk
lid is opened with a key. Cancel the
system before opening the trunk lid.
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2004 COROLLA from Oct. ’03 Prod. (OM12859U)
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