I just bought a new Xb and I was told by the dealer that the car does not come with any type of alarm system. The keyless entry remote does have panic button but that is not the same as an alarm. I had to pay $450 to get the scion security system installed.
The scion security system does not work on motion, it works on sound. The dealer installed the alarm indicator light in the blank next to the gear shift. On that same plug there is a small mic that listens for sound and from what I read in the manual it is specifically tuned to listen to the sound of glass tapping and breaking. It works pretty well, I tested it out last time by just tapping the glass with my keys and the alarm went off. The alarm also sound if the door lock unlocked while the alarm is on , so if any body is trying to use a slim jim to get the lock off the car alarm will sound as soon as the lock in disengaged. Its a pretty basic setup but hey.....all I need is to know that somebody is trying to get into my car so I can go out there and kick some ***!!!!
The scion security system does not work on motion, it works on sound. The dealer installed the alarm indicator light in the blank next to the gear shift. On that same plug there is a small mic that listens for sound and from what I read in the manual it is specifically tuned to listen to the sound of glass tapping and breaking. It works pretty well, I tested it out last time by just tapping the glass with my keys and the alarm went off. The alarm also sound if the door lock unlocked while the alarm is on , so if any body is trying to use a slim jim to get the lock off the car alarm will sound as soon as the lock in disengaged. Its a pretty basic setup but hey.....all I need is to know that somebody is trying to get into my car so I can go out there and kick some ***!!!!
