Lexus GS450h 2008 Quick Manual page 11

Topic 1
Entering and Exiting
Theft Deterrent System
The theft deterrent system includes the following features to help protect your vehicle from
theft.
■ Immobilizer system
■
Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes light when an attempt to steal the vehicle is
detected.
To set the alarm: close the doors, trunk and hood, and lock all doors. The indicator light
comes on to indicate that the alarm is in its preparation state. When the indicator light
begins to flash, the system is armed.
To deactivate or stop the alarm: turn the "POWER" switch to the ACCESSORY or ON
mode, or unlock the doors or trunk.
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Steering lock
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The immobilizer system prevents the hybrid sys-
tem from being started in the event that an
attempt is made to start the vehicle using an
unregistered key.
The security indicator light flashes to indicate that
the system is set.
The steering lock is engaged when the driver' s
door is opened with the "POWER" switch OFF.