Lexus SC 430 2001 Owner's Manual page 63

Items to check before locking the vehicle
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To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the
following.
Nobody is in the vehicle.
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The windows and retractable hardtop are closed before the alarm is set.
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No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
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Triggering of the alarm
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The alarm may be triggered in the following situations.
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
A person inside the vehicle opens a door, the trunk or hood.
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The battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked.
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Panic mode
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When "PANIC" button is pushed for longer
than about one second, the headlights/tail
lights/emergency flashers will flash, the inte-
rior lights will come on, and an alarm will
sound for about 60 seconds to deter any
person from trying to break into or damage
your vehicle.
To stop the alarm, push any button on the
wireless remote control.
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