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 or trunk 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 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. Setting Close the doors, trunk and hood, and lock all the doors. The system will set automatically after 30 seconds. The indicator light changes from being on to flashing when the system is set. 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 hybrid system. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.) Note: System maintenance The vehicle has a maintenance-free type alarm system. Triggering of the alarm The alarm may be triggered in the following situations: (Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.) A person inside the vehicle opens a door, the trunk or hood, or unlocks the vehicle using a door lock switch or inside lock button. The 12-volt battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked. (When recharging or replacing the 12-volt battery) 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 12-volt 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.