1998 Lexus LS 400 Owners Manual - Page 172

THEFT DETERRENT If you lock them with wireless remote control, the turn signals flash once.* If you do not want to make them flash, consult with your Lexus dealer. NOTE: *The turn signals can be set not to flash. Ask your Lexus dealer for details. The indicator light will come on when all the doors, trunk and hood are closed and locked. 3. After 30 seconds, the indicator flashes and the system is set. If any door is unlocked and the ignition key is not in the ignition switch during the alarm sounding, its door is automatically locked. To stop the alarm: Use either of the following methods. D Unlock the door or trunk using an ignition key or wireless remote control. D Turn the ignition switch on. Testing the system 1. Open all the windows. 2. Set the system as described above. The front doors should be locked with the ignition key or wireless remote control. Be sure to wait until the indicator light starts flashing. 3. Unlock one of the doors from the inside. The system should activate the alarm. 4. Unlock any of the doors with a key or the wireless remote control to cancel the system. 5. Repeat this operation for the other doors and hood. When testing the hood, also check that the system is activated when the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected. If the system does not work properly, have it checked by your Lexus dealer. Cancelling the system When you unlock any door or trunk using an ignition key or wireless remote control, the system is cancelled. If you unlock any door or trunk with wireless remote control, the turn signals flash twice.* If you do not want to make them flash, consult with your Lexus dealer. NOTE: *The turn signals can be set not to flash. Ask your Lexus dealer for details. Activating the system The alarm sounds for 60 seconds if any of the following are operated: D Unlocking any door or trunk without using an ignition key or wireless remote control. D Opening the hood forcibly. D Reconnecting the battery. NOTICE 172