Toyota Avalon (XX50) 2019-2022 Owners Manual: Theft deterrent system

Toyota Avalon (XX50) 2019-2022 Owners Manual / For safety and security / Theft deterrent system

Engine immobilizer system

The vehicle's keys have built-in transponder chips that prevent the engine from starting if a key has not been previously registered in the vehicle's on-board computer.

Never leave the keys inside the vehicle when you leave the vehicle.

This system is designed to help prevent vehicle theft but does not guarantee absolute security against all vehicle thefts.

The indicator light flashes after the engine switch has been turned off to indicate that the system is operating.

The indicator light stops flashing after the engine switch has been turned to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode to indicate that the system has been canceled.

Theft deterrent system

■System maintenance The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.

■Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction

If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object
If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system (key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle

Alarm

The alarm

The alarm uses light and sound to give an alert when an intrusion is detected.

The alarm is triggered in the following situations when the alarm is set:

A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the entry function, wireless remote control or mechanical key. (The doors will lock again automatically.)
The trunk is opened in any way other than using the entry function or wireless remote control.
The hood is opened.

Setting the alarm system

Close the doors, trunk and hood, and lock all the doors. The system will be set automatically after 30 seconds.

The indicator light changes from being on to flashing when the system is set.

Theft deterrent system

Deactivating or stopping the alarm

Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarm:

Unlock the doors.
Open the trunk using the entry function or wireless remote control.
Turn the engine switch to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode, or start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)

■System maintenance The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.

■Items to check before locking the vehicle To prevent unexpected triggering of the alarm and vehicle theft, make sure of the following:

Nobody is in the vehicle.
The windows and moon roof (if equipped) are closed before the alarm is set.
No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.

■Triggering of the alarm The alarm may be triggered in the following situations: (Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)

The trunk is opened using the mechanical key.

Theft deterrent system

A person inside the vehicle opens a door or the trunk or hood, or unlocks the vehicle.

Theft deterrent system

The battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked.

Theft deterrent system

■Alarm-operated door lock In the following cases, depending on the situation, the door may automatically lock to prevent improper entry into the vehicle:

When a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door and the alarm is activated.
While the alarm is activated, a person remaining in the vehicle unlocks the door.
When recharging or replacing the battery

NOTICE

■To ensure the system operates correctly Do not modify or remove the system. If modified or removed, the proper operation of the system cannot be guaranteed.

Exhaust gas precautions

Instrument cluster

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