1996 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 21

Theft deterrent system Be careful not to use the key or wireless remote control transmitter when opening any door. This will cancel the system. 4. After making sure the indicator light starts flashing, you may leave the vehicle. The system will automatically be set after the preparation time passes. The indicator light will flash to show the system is set. If any of the doors, trunk or hood is open at that time, the setting is interrupted until it is closed and locked. Never leave anyone in the vehicle when you set the system, because unlocking from the inside will activate the system. WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET Activating the system The system will give the alarm and cut the starter circuit under the following conditions: S If any of the doors, trunk or hood is unlocked without using the key or wireless remote control transmitter S If the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected After one minute, the alarm will automatically stop with the starter circuit cut kept on. To deter the vehicle theft, the system is designed to give an alarm and keep the engine from being started if any of the doors, trunk or hood is forcibly unlocked or the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected when the vehicle is locked. The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights, tail lights and other exterior lights. The engine cannot be started because the starter circuit will be cut. SETTING THE SYSTEM 1. Turn the ignition key to the "LOCK" position and remove it. 2. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle. 3. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and hood. The indicator light will come on when all the doors, trunk and hood are closed and locked. As the doors are locked, the system will give you a preparation time of 30 seconds before the setting, during which the doors, trunk and hood may be opened to prepare for the setting. 16