2011 Lexus CT200h Owner's Manual (in English)

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Canceling the double locking system
Using the entry function: Hold the outside door handle.
Using the wireless remote control: Press .
CAUTION
Double locking system precaution
Never activate the double locking system when there are people in the vehi-
cle, because all the doors cannot be opened from inside the vehicle.

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Alarm
: If equipped
The system sounds the alarm and flashes lights when forcible entry is
detected.
Triggering of the alarm
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 (vehicles with a smart entry & start
system) or wireless remote control.
The hood is opened.
The intrusion sensor detects something moving inside the
vehicle. (An intruder gets in the vehicle.) (if equipped)
The tilt sensor detects a change of vehicle inclination. (if
equipped)
The back door window is tapped or broken. (if equipped)
Setting the alarm system
Close the doors and hood,
and lock all the doors using
the entry function (vehicles
with a smart entry & start
system) or wireless remote
control. The system will be
set automatically after 30
seconds.
The indicator light changes
from being on to flashing

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Intrusion sensor and tilt sensor (if equipped)
This system is designed to deter and prevent vehicle theft but does
not guarantee absolute security against all intrusions.
The intrusion sensor detects intruders or movement in the vehi-
cle.
The tilt sensor detects changes in vehicle inclination, such as
when the vehicle is towed away.
The intrusion sensor and tilt sensor can be canceled using the can-
cel switch.
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 entry & start system) or wireless remote control.
Start the hybrid system. (The alarm will be deactivated or
stopped after a few seconds.)

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Canceling the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor (if equipped)
Turn the “POWER” switch off
and press the intrusion sensor
and tilt sensor cancel switch.
A message will be shown on the
multi-information display in the
instrument cluster.
The intrusion sensor and tilt
sensor will revert to on each
time the “POWER” switch is
turned to ON mode.

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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.

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Triggering of the alarm
The alarm may be triggered in the following situations:
(Stopping the alarm deactivates the alarm system.)
Alarm-operated door lock
When the alarm is operating, the doors are locked automatically to pre-
vent 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.
The doors are unlocked using the
mechanical key.
A person inside the vehicle opens a
door or hood.
The 12-volt battery is recharged or
replaced when the vehicle is locked.

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Canceling and automatic re-enabling of the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor
The alarm will still be set even when the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor
are canceled.
After the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor are canceled, pressing the
“POWER” switch or unlocking the doors using the entry function or
wireless remote control will re-enable the intrusion sensor and tilt sen-
sor.
When the alarm system is set again, the intrusion sensor and tilt sensor
will be set.
Intrusion sensor considerations
The sensor may trigger the alarm in the following situations:
People or pets are in the vehicle.
A window or the moon roof is open.
In this case, the sensor may detect the
following:
• Wind or the movement of objects
such as leaves and insects inside the
vehicle
• Ultrasonic waves emitted from
devices such as the intrusion sen-
sors of other vehicles
• The movement of people outside
the vehicle

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The vehicle is inside an automatic or high-pressure car wash.
The vehicle experiences impacts, such as hail, lightning strikes, and
other kinds of repeated impacts or vibrations.
Tilt sensor detection considerations
The sensor may trigger the alarm in the following situations:
The vehicle is transported by a ferry, trailer, train, etc.
The vehicle is parked in a parking garage.
The vehicle is inside a car wash that moves the vehicle.
Any of the tires loses air pressure.
The vehicle is jacked up.
An earthquake occurs or the road caves in.
Unstable items, such as dangling acces-
sories or clothes hanging on the coat
hooks, are in the vehicle.
The vehicle is parked in a place where
extreme vibrations or noises occur,
such as in a parking garage.
Ice or snow is removed from the vehi-
cle, causing the vehicle to receive
repeated impacts or vibrations.