Toyota Camry

 XV50 (2012–2017) Owners Manual

Before driving » Theft deterrent system
Alarm

The system sounds the alarm and flashes the lights when forced entry is detected.

■ Triggering of the alarm

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

● A locked door or trunk is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the entry function, wireless remote control or mechanical key.

● The hood is opened.

● Some models: The window is tapped or broken.

■ 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.

■ Deactivating or stopping the alarm

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

● Unlock the doors or trunk.

● Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “ON” position, or start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.).

● Vehicles with a smart key system: Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” 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 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 system.)

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

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

■Alarm-operated door lock

●When the alarm is operating, the doors are locked automatically to prevent intruders.

●Do not leave the key inside the vehicle when the alarm is operating, and make sure the key is not inside the vehicle 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.

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