Lexus ES 250 Owner's Manual page 95

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1-3. Theft deterrent system
NOTICE
To ensure the system operates cor-
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rectly
Do not modify or remove the system. If
modified or removed, the proper opera-
tion of the system cannot be guaranteed.
Intrusion sensor (if equipped)
The intrusion sensor detection
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The intrusion sensor detects intruders
or movement in the vehicle.
This system is designed to deter and
prevent vehicle theft but does not
guarantee absolute security against all
intrusions.
Setting the intrusion sensor
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The intrusion sensor will be set auto-
matically when the alarm is set.
(P.92)
Canceling the intrusion sensor
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If you are leaving pets or other moving
things inside the vehicle, make sure to
disable the intrusion sensor before set-
ting the alarm, as it will respond to
movement inside the vehicle.
1
Turn the engine switch off.
2
Press the intrusion sensor cancel
switch.
Press the switch again to re-enable the
intrusion sensor.
Each time the intrusion sensor is can-
celed/set, a message will be shown on the
multi-information display in the instrument
cluster.
■ Canceling and automatic re-enabling of
the intrusion sensor
The alarm will still be set even when the
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intrusion sensor is canceled.
● After the intrusion sensor is canceled,
pressing the engine switch or unlocking
the doors using the entry function or
wireless remote control will re-enable the
intrusion sensor. (Except for Malaysia,
South Africa and Egypt, the mechanical
key can also be used.)
● The intrusion sensor will automatically be
re-enabled when the alarm system is
deactivated.
Intrusion sensor detection consider-
■
ations
The sensor may trigger the alarm in the fol-
lowing situations:
People or pets are in the vehicle.
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● A window or the moon roof is open.
In this case, the sensor may detect the fol-
lowing:
• Wind or the movement of objects such as
leaves and insects inside the vehicle
• Ultrasonic waves emitted from devices
such as the intrusion sensors of other
vehicles