2007 Lexus IS 250 Owners Manual - Page 70

1-6. Anti-theft system n Items to check before locking the vehicle To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the following. l Nobody is in the vehicle. l The windows and moon roof are closed before the alarm is set. l No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle. n Panic mode 1 Before driving When is pushed for longer than about one second, an alarm will sound for about 60 seconds and the vehicle lights will flash 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. n Triggering of the alarm The alarm may be triggered in the following situations. Stopping the alarm deactivates the system. l A person inside the vehicle opens a door, the trunk or hood. l The battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked. n When the battery is disconnected Be sure to deactivate the alarm system. If the battery is discharged before deactivating the alarm system, the alarm may be triggered when the battery is reconnected. 57