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Alarm being on to flashing when the system is set.
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:
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• A locked door or back 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 hood is opened.
Setting / deactivating / stopping the alarm system n Deactivating or stopping
Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarms:
• Unlock the doors.
• Turn the power switch to ACC or ON, or start the EV system.( The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.)
For safety and security n 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 are closed before the alarm is set.
• No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle.
n Setting
Close the doors, back door and hood, and lock all the doors. The system will be set automatically after 30 seconds.
The indicator light changes from n Setting the alarm
The alarm can be set if all the doors are closed even with the hood open.
n System maintenance
The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system.
nTriggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:( Stopping the alarm deactivates the
alarm system.)
lThe doors are unlocked using the mechanical key.