2001 Lexus GS 300 User Guide 1 - Page 148

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 vehicle's horn and intermittently flashes the headlights, tail lights and other exterior lights. 2. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and hood using an ignition key or wireless remote control. INFORMATION: Locking with a key will not set the system. The flashing indicator light will change to stay on when all the doors, trunk and hood are closed and locked. 3. After 30 seconds, the indicator starts flashing and the system is set. Cancelling the system When you unlock any door or trunk using wireless remote control, the system is cancelled. 17G001 INFORMATION: Unlocking with a key will activate the alarm. Activating the system The alarm sounds for 60 seconds if any of the following are operated: D Unlocking any door or trunk without using wireless remote control. Setting the system 1. Turn the ignition key to the "LOCK" position and remove it. The indicator light flashes by means of the engine immobiliser system. 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. 130