Alarm - Toyota Avalon 2008 Quick Reference Manual

1-6. Theft deterrent system
Alarm (if equipped)
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry
is detected.
Triggering the alarm
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The alarm is triggered in the following situations.
l A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other
than using the entry function, wireless remote door lock func-
tion or using the mechanical key. (The doors will lock again
automatically.)
l The hood is opened while the vehicle is locked.
l Vehicles with the glass breakage sensor: The side windows
are tapped or broken.
Setting the alarm system
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n Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm.
l Unlock the doors or trunk.
l Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped
after a few seconds.)
Close the doors, trunk and
hood, and lock all doors. The
system will be set automati-
cally after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes
from being on to flashing when
the system is set.
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