1997 Toyota Camry Owners Manual - Page 15

"PANIC" SWITCH Pushing the "PANIC" switch for 2 seconds 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. The "PANIC" switch is used to deter the vehicle theft when you witness anyone attempting to brake into or damage your vehicle. The alarm will last for one minute. To stops this in the midway, push the "PANIC" switch once again. The starter circuit cut will be kept on until the "PANIC" mode is cancelled. To cancel the "PANIC" mode, unlock any door with the key or tranmitter or turn the ignition key from the "LOCK" to "ACC" position. The "PANIC" mode does not work when the key is inserted in the ignition switch. WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER The wireless remote control transmitter is an electronic component. Observe the following instructions in order not to cause damage on the transmitter. S Do not leave the transmitter on the places where the temperature becomes high such as on the dashboard. S Do not disaassemble it. S Avoid knocking it hard against other objects or dropping it. S Avoid putting it in water. You can use up to 2 wireless remote control transmitters for the same vehicle. Contact your Toyota dealer for detailed information. If the wireless remote control transmitter doew not actualte the doors or alarm, or operate from a normal distance: S Check for closeness to a radio transmitter such as a radio station or an airport which can interfer with normal operation of the transmitter. S The batteries may have been consumed. Check the batteries in the transmitter. To replace the batteries, see "Replacing transmitter batteries." Replacing transmitter batteries The expected lift of your transmitter batteries is about one year. For replacement, use DURACELL® DL2016 or equivalent. a. Using a screwdriver, separate the two halves of the transmitter with the transmitter buttons facing down. b. Remove and replace the transmitter batteries.If yout touch a new battery with your fingers, clean it with rubbing alcohol. Skin oils may shorten the batteries' life. c. Reassemble the transmitter case. Make sure the gasket is properly installed .After replaceing batteries, check that the transmitter operates properly. If the transmitter still does not operate properly, contact your Toyota dealer. 11