2006 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 48

'06 AVALON_U (L/O 0508) Theft deterrent system SETTING THE SYSTEM 1. Vehicles with key cylinder- type ignition switch-The key is removed from the ignition switch. Vehicles with smart key system-The ignition switch is turned off. The engine immobilizer system is set and the indicator light will start flashing. (For details, see "Engine immobilizer system" on page 16 in this Section.) 2. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle. To deter vehicle theft, the system is designed to sound an alarm 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 also sounds, when someone attempts to break the side windows. The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights, tail lights and interior light. Indicator light 3. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and hood. The indicator light will remain on when all the doors, trunk and hood are closed and locked. The theft deterrent system will automatically be set after 30 seconds. When the system is set, the indicator light will start flashing again. 4. After making sure the indicator light starts flashing, you may leave the vehicle. Never leave anyone in the vehicle when you set the system, because unlocking from the inside will activate the system. Glass breakage sensor 48