2011 Lexus LS 600h Owners Manual - Page 616

Theft Deterrent System The theft deterrent system includes the following features to help protect your vehicle from theft. n Immobilizer system The immobilizer system prevents the hybrid system from being started in the event that an attempt is made to start the vehicle using an unregistered key. The indicator light flashes to indicate that the system is set. n Alarm The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry is detected. To set the alarm: close the doors, trunk and hood, and lock all doors. The indicator light comes on to indicate that the alarm is in its preparation state. When the indicator light begins to flash, the system is armed. To deactivate or stop the alarm: turn the "POWER" switch to ON mode, start the hybrid system, or unlock the doors or trunk. n Steering lock The steering wheel locks when the "POWER" switch is turned OFF and the driver's door is opened. When the steering lock cannot be released, the green indicator light on the "POWER" switch will flash and a message will be shown on the multiinformation display. To release it, press the "POWER" switch while gently turning the wheel left or right. 16