1998 Lexus SC 400 Owners Manual - Page 123

THEFT DETERRENT THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM To deter theft of the vehicle, this system is designed to give an alarm if any of the doors, trunk or hood is forcibly unlocked or the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected while the vehicle is locked. The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights, tail lights and other exterior lights. If you lock them with wireless remote control, the turn signals flash once. 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. 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. 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. If any door is unlocked and the ignition key is not in the ignition switch during the alarm sounding, its door is automatically locked. Setting the system 1. Turn the ignition key to the "LOCK" position and remove it. 2. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and hood using an ignition key or wireless remote control. 106