1998 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 21

'98 AVALON (USA/CANADA) −U Theft deterrent system The system will automatically be set after 30 seconds. When the system is set, the indicator light will start flashing again. 4. After making sure the indicator light starts flashing, you may leave the vehicle. Never leave anyone in the vehicle when you set the system, because unlocking from the inside will activate the system. WHEN THE SYSTEM IS SET Activating the system To deter the vehicle theft, The 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 when the vehicle is locked. The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights and tail lights. SETTING THE SYSTEM 1. Turn the ignition key to the "LOCK" position and remove it. The indicator light will start flashing every 1 second when the key is removed from the ignition switch. (See "Engine immobiliser system" for details.) 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 closed and locked. The system will give the alarm under the following conditions: D If any of the doors is unlocked or if the trunk or hood is forcibly opened without the key or wireless remote control transmitter D If the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected The indicator light will come on when the system is activating. 21