Theft Deterrent System; Steering Lock - Lexus RX350 Quick Manual

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Entering and Exiting

Theft Deterrent System

The theft deterrent system includes the following features to help protect your vehicle
from theft.
■ Engine immobilizer system
■ Alarm
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when an attempt to steal the vehicle is
detected.
To set the alarm: close the doors and hood, and lock all doors. The security 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: start the engine, or unlock the doors.
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Steering lock

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The engine immobilizer system prevents the
engine 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 wheel locks when the "ENGINE
START STOP" switch is turned OFF and the
driver' s door is opened.
When the steering lock cannot be released, the
green indicator light on the "ENGINE START
STOP" switch will flash and a message will be
shown on the multi-information display. To release
it, press the "ENGINE START STOP" switch
while gently turning the wheel left or right.