2005 Toyota Avalon Owners Manual - Page 47

'05 AVALON_U (L/O 0501) Hood Theft deterrent system To open the hood: 1. Pull the hood lock release lever. The hood will spring up slightly. 2. In front of the vehicle, pull up 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 and make sure it locks into place. If necessary, press down gently on the front edge to lock it. CAUTION Before driving, be sure that the hood is closed and securely locked. Otherwise, the hood may open unexpectedly while driving and an accident may occur. To deter vehicle theft, the system is designed to sound 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 also sounds, when someone attempts to break the side windows. The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights, tail lights and interior light. 47 2005 AVALON from Jan. '05 Prod. (OM41408U)