2000 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 39

'00 AVALON U (L/O9908) Fuel tank cap After one minute, the alarm will automatically stop and the indicator light will start flashing again. Reactivating the alarm Once set, the system automatically resets the alarm after the alarm stops. The alarm will activate again under the same circumstances described in "Activating the system". Stopping the alarm The alarm will be stopped by the following three ways: TESTING THE SYSTEM 1. Open all the windows. 2. Set the system as described above. The doors should be locked with the key or wireless remote control transmitter. Be sure to wait until the indicator light starts flashing. 3. Unlock any door from the inside. The system should activate the alarm. 4. Stopping the alarm as described above. 5. Repeat this operation for the other doors, trunk and hood. When testing on the hood, also check that the system is activated when the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected. If the system does not work properly, have it checked by your Toyota dealer. D Turn the ignition key from the "LOCK" to "ON" position. 1. To open the fuel filler door, pull the lever up. When refueling, turn off the engine. D Unlock any of the doors with the key or wireless remote control transmitter. D Open the trunk with the key or wireless remote control transmitter. CANCELLING THE SYSTEM The system will be cancelled above mentioned 3 ways. by the CAUTION D Do not smoke, cause sparks or allow open flames when refueling. The fumes are flammable. If the tail lights come on for 2 seconds, the theft deterrent system has been alarmed. Check to see if there is any abnormality on your vehicle. D When opening the cap, do not remove the cap quickly. In hot weather, fuel under pressure could cause injury by spraying out of the filler neck if the cap is suddenly removed. 39