Remote Panic Operation

2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Remote Panic Operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lexus ES 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Panic will function when doors are locked or unlocked, open or closed. When the panic button (transmitter) is pushed once, theft alarm and horn sounds and turn signal lights, headlights and taillights flash. Then, the panic or the unlock button (transmitter) is pushed once more, sounding and flashing will stop. Panic will not function when ignition key is in ignition key cylinder.

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