Alarm^{* *}If equipped 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 tailgate is unlocked or opened in any way other than using the entry function or wireless remote control. (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 and the moon roof (if equipped) are closed before the alarm is set. No valuables or other personal items are left in the vehicle. Setting Close the doors 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 system is set. Deactivating or stopping Do one of the following to deactivate or stop the alarms: Unlock the doors. Turn the engine switch to ACC or ON, or start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated or stopped after a few seconds.) Note: Setting the alarm The alarm can be set if all the doors are closed even with the hood and/or tailgate open. 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.) The doors are unlocked using the mechanical key. A person inside the vehicle opens a door, hood or power tailgate^* or unlocks the vehicle. ^*If equipped The battery is recharged or replaced when the vehicle is locked. (When recharging or replacing the 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 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. Pre-alarm If a door is unlocked with the mechanical key while the alarm is being set, the pre-alarm will sound for 10 seconds. If either the door is locked again or the pre-alarm is stopped within those 10 seconds, an alarm will sound. Do any of the following in order to deactivate or stop the pre-alarm: Close the doors, and lock all doors by smart access system or wireless remote control. Turn the engine switch to ACC or ON, or start the engine. (The alarm will be deactivated and stop after a few seconds.)