2002 Lexus IS 300 Owners Manual - Page 188

THEFT DETERRENT THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM To deter theft of the vehicle, this 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 while the vehicle is locked.* 2. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and hood using an ignition key or wireless remote control. The flashing indicator light will remain 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. NOTE: *The system operating condition can be changed. Ask your Lexus dealer for details. The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights, tail lights and other exterior lights. Cancelling the system When you unlock any door or trunk using an ignition key or wireless remote control, the system is cancelled. Activating the system The alarm sounds for 60 seconds if any of the following are operated: SV17002 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. 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. Setting the system 1. Turn the ignition key to the "LOCK" position and remove it. The engine immobiliser system causes the indicator light to flash. 172