Theft Deterrent System - Toyota 2004 Prius Owner's Manual

NOTICE
Be sure to return the support rod to
its clip before closing the hood. Clos-
ing the hood with the support rod
inserted into the slot could cause the
hood to bend.
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Theft deterrent system

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To deter vehicle theft, the system is
designed to sound an alarm if any of
the doors or hood is forcibly unlocked
or the battery terminal is reconnected
when the vehicle is locked.
The alarm blows the horn intermittently
and flashes the headlights and tail lights
and other exterior lights.
This function can be deactivated or acti-
vated. For details, contact your Toyota
dealer.
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SETTING THE SYSTEM
When the key is inserted into the key
slot:
1. Remove the key.
In case of the smart entry and start
system:
1. Stop the hybrid system and open the
driver's door
The indicator light will start flashing. (See
"Hybrid vehicle immobilizer system" on
page 20 for details.)
2. Have all passengers get out of the
vehicle.
3. Close and lock all the doors and hood.