1997 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 22

Theft deterrent system- 2. In front of the vehicle, pull up on the auxiliary catch lever and lift the hood. Before closing the hood, check to see that you have not forgotten any tools, rags, etc. Then lower the hood until make sure it locks into place. If necessary, press down gently on front edge to lock it. To deter the vehicle theft, the system is designed to give an alarm and keep the engine from being started if any of the doors, trunk or hood is forcibly unlocked or the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected when the vehicle is locked. The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights, tail lights and other exterior lights. The engine cannot be started because the starter circuit will be cut. SETTING THE SYSTEM 1. Turn the ignition key to the "LOCK" position and remove it. 2. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle. 3. Close and lock all the doors, trunk and hood. The indicator light will come on when all the doors, trunk and hood are clsoed and locked. As the doors are locked, the system will give you a preparation time of 30 seconds before the setting, during which the doors, trunk and hood may be opened to prepare for the setting. 17