Deactivating or stopping the alarm

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

• Unlock the doors using the entry function (vehicles with a smart key system) or wireless remote control.
• Vehicles without a smart key system: Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “ON” position, or start the engine.

  Vehicles with a smart key system: 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 doors are unlocked using the key.

• A person inside the vehicle opens a door or hood.

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

Alarm-operated door lock

In the following cases, depending on the situations, the door may automatically lock to prevent improper entry into the vehicle:

• When a person left in the vehicle triggers the alarm by unlocking a door or the back door.
• When a person left in the vehicle unlocks a door or the back door while the alarm is operating.
• When recharging or replacing the battery.

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.