Lexus LX 470 1998, Owner'S Manual

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THEFT DETERRENT
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THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM
To deter theft of the vehicle, this system is designed to give an
alarm if any of the doors or hood is forcibly unlocked or the
battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected while the
vehicle is locked.
The alarm blows the horn intermittently and flashes the headlights,
tail lights and other exterior lights.
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Setting the system
1. Turn the ignition key to the ”LOCK” position and remove it.
The indicator light flashes by means of the engine immobiliser
system.
2. Close and lock all the doors and hood using an ignition key or
wireless remote control.
If you lock them with wireless remote control, the turn signals flash
once.
The flashing indicator light will change to stay on when all the doors
and hood are closed and locked.
3. After 30 seconds, the indicator starts flashing and the system
is set.
Cancelling the system
When you unlock any door using an ignition key or wireless
remote control, the system is cancelled.
If you unlock any door with wireless remote control, the turn signals
flash twice.
Activating the system
The alarm sounds for 60 seconds if any of the following are operated:
D
Unlocking any door without using an ignition key or wireless
remote control.
D
Opening the hood and any doors forcibly.
D
Reconnecting the battery.
If any door is unlocked and the ignition key is not in the ignition
switch during the alarm sounding, its door is automatically locked.