1997 Lexus LX 450 Owners Manual - Page 113

THEFT DETERRENT

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THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM

To deter theft of the vehicle, this system is designed to

sound and alarm and keep the engine from being

started if any door is opened while the system is armed.

An alarm will also sound if window glass is broken or

if power to the system is interrupted then restored while

it is armed.

When triggered, the vehicle’s horn sounds and the exterior

and interior lights flash in a unique pattern. Perhaps more

importantly, the vehicle’s starter is disabled at the same time,

preventing engine start.

Arming the system

1.

Turn the ignition key to the “LOCK” position and

remove it. (The system will not arm it the key is left in the

ignition switch.)

2. Exit the vehicle and close all of the doors. (The

system will not arm if any door is open.)

3.

Push the transmitter’s top button.

At the same time the “Theft deterrent system” arms, the

doors will lock, the tail and marker lights will flash once, and

the buzzer will “chirp” once.* Also, the vehicle’s interior lights

will come on for 3 seconds**, and the status monitor’s LED

will begin to flash steadily.

After using the transmitter to arm the system and lock the

doors, you must use it to unlock the doors and disarm the

system. Otherwise, the system will be triggered and an

alarm will sound.

Note: Manually locking the doors by key outside the

vehicle will not cause the “Theft deterrent system” to

arm. The “Theft deterrent system” can only be armed

and disarmed using the transmitter.

4.

After confirming that the system is armed (tail and

marker lights flash once the buzzer “chirps” once), you

may depart from the vehicle.

Never leave anyone inside the vehicle when you arm the

system, because opening a door will cause the alarm to

sound.

* If a door is open when you push the transmitter’s top button

the “Theft deterrent system” will not arm (and the doors will

not lock). Instead, the buzzer will sound for up to 10 seconds

or until the open door is closed securely.

** So long as the interior light switch is set to the “DOOR”

position.

Section	Page
Foreword and Introduction	1
Pictorial Index	7
Basic Operation	15
Gas Station Information	21
Instruments and Controls: Keys and Doors	22
Instruments and Controls: Switches	34
Instruments and Controls: Gauges, Meters and Service Reminders	44
Instruments and Controls: Interior Equipment	54
Instruments and Controls: Exterior Equipment	62
Instruments and Controls: Comfort Adjustment	68
Instruments and Controls: Seat Belts, SRS and Child Restraints	79
Instruments and Controls: Theft Deterrent	112
Air Conditioning and Audio: Automatic AC Controls	118
Air Conditioning and Audio: Audio System	127
Starting and Driving: Starting and Driving	152
Starting and Driving: Driving Tips	176
In Case of An Emergency	190
Maintenance	210
Service Procedures and Specifications: Introduction	216
Service Procedures and Specifications: Engine	224
Service Procedures and Specifications: Chassis	234
Service Procedures and Specifications: Electrical Components	248
Service Procedures and Specifications: Body	266

1997 Lexus LX 450 Owners Manual - Page 113

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