2021 Toyota Camry Owners Manual - Theft deterrent system

Theft deterrent system

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The indicator light flashes after the key has been removed from the engine switch to indicate that the system is operating.

The indicator light stops flashing after the registered key has been inserted into the engine switch to indicate that the system has been canceled.

Vehicles with a smart key system:

The indicator light flashes after the engine switch has been turned off to indicate that the system is operating.

The indicator light stops flashing after the engine switch has been turned to ACCESSORY or IGNITION ON mode to indicate that the system has been canceled.

System maintenance

The vehicle has a maintenance-free type engine immobilizer system.

Conditions that may cause the system to malfunction

If the grip portion of the key is in contact with a metallic object

If the key is in close proximity to or touching a key to the security system (key with a built-in transponder chip) of another vehicle

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Certifications for the engine immobilizer system

For vehicles sold in the U.S.A.

For vehicles sold in Canada

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

Vehicles without a smart key system

A locked door is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the wireless remote control or key. (The doors will lock again auto- matically.)

The trunk is opened in any way other than using the wireless remote control.

The hood is opened.

Vehicles with a smart key system

A locked 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 trunk is opened in any way other than using the entry function or wireless remote control.

The hood is opened.

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 sys- tem is set.

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Vehicles without a smart key system

Unlock the doors.

Open the trunk using the wireless remote control.

Turn the engine switch to the “ACC” or “ON” position, or start the 1 engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few sec- onds.)

Vehicles with a smart key system

Unlock the doors.

Open the trunk using the entry function or wireless remote control.

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 or panoramic 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.)

Vehicles without a smart key system: The trunk is opened using the key.

Vehicles with a smart key system: The trunk is opened using the mechanical key.

A person inside the vehicle opens a door or the trunk or hood, or unlocks the vehi- cle.

The battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked. ( P. 575)

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 battery