Alarm - Lexus SC 430 2001 Owner's Manual

1-6. Theft deterrent system

Alarm

The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry is
detected.
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Triggering the alarm
The alarm is triggered in the following situations.
A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other than
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using wireless remote door lock function or using the key. (The
doors will lock again automatically)
The hood is opened while the vehicle is locked.
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Setting the alarm system
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Deactivating or stopping the alarm
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm.
Unlock the doors or trunk.
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Start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a
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few seconds.)
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Shut the retractable hardtop if it is
opened. After exiting the vehicle,
close the doors, trunk and hood,
and lock both side doors. The sys-
tem will be set automatically after
30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from
being on to flashing when the sys-
tem is set.