It appears that some people did not receive a security system manual with their car so:

This is for the "xA - Security with RKE" (Remote Keyless Entry)
This is only correct for the xA, and not other models(thanks Tomas!)

Programming
Driver's Door/All Doors Unlock Selection

The xA Security with RKE is factory-set to unlock the driver's door when the UNLOCK button is pressed on the remote control, then unlock the remaining doors when the UNLOCK button is pressed again within 3 seconds. You may change the programming so all doors will unlock at once when the UNLOCK button is pressed by following the steps below:
1. Before you begin: Open the driver's door. Remove the key from the ignition switch

2. Start the programming Procedure (Complete all these steps within 40 seconds)
A. Insert the key into and remove it from the ignition switch 2 times
B. Close, then open the driver's door 2 times
C. Insert the key into and remove it from the ignition switch 1 time
D. Close, then open the driver's door 2 times.
E. Insert the key into the ignition and leave it in.
F. Close the driver's door
G. Turn the key from LOCK to ON 4 times (ending at LOCK)
H. Remove the key from the ignition switch.
I. (Program mode Confirmation; you did everything correctly) The tail and marker lights flash 4 times, the buzzer chirps 4 times, and the doors lock and unlock 4 times

3. Select the operating mode and complete the programming procedure
A. Press and release both LOCK and UNLOCK buttons at the same time.
B. TO ENABLE ALL DOORS UNLOCK Press and release the UNLOCK button once for all doors unlock

OR

TO DISABLE FEATURE Press and release the LOCK button once for driver's door unlock only

C. The tail and marker lights flash 1time, the buzzer chirps 1 time, and the doors lock and unlock 1 time
Note: if the system lock the doors twice, start over.

E. Open the driver's door; programming is now complete

This took me 3-4 tries to do correctly. . . it DOES work.

Passive arming on/off selection, entry delay time selection

The xA Security with RKE is factory-set to not Passively Arm. To change the system's operation for Passive Arming operation, as well as adjust the ENTRY DELAY time, follow the procedure below

1. Before you begin: Close all the doors, and the trunk or hatch. Unlock all the doors with inside lock switch. Remove the key from the ignition switch.

2. Start the Programming Procedure (Complete these steps within 30 seconds)
A. Using the remote control, lock, then unlock the doors 3 times.
B. Open the driver's door.
C. Lock, then unlock the driver's door inside lock button 3 times.
D. The system lock the door in 2 seconds; if this does not happen, start over.
E. Unlock the driver's door inside lock button.

3. Select the Operating Mode and Complete the Programming Procedure.
A. Close, then open the door:
2 times = Passive Arming OFF
3 times = Passive Arming ON, 0 Sec Entry Delay
4 times = Passive Arming ON, 15 Sec Entry Delay
5 times = Passive Arming ON, 30 Sec Entry Delay
B. Lock then unlock the driver's door inside lock button 1 time
C. The system lock the door in 2 seconds; if this does not happen, start over. Programming is now complete.

To Passively Arm, Remove key, close all doors, the system will passively arm, and the Status Monitor LED will turn on.

To Disarm, use the UNLOCK button on the remote, unlock from the door, or insert they key into the ignition switch and turn it to "ON."

I havn't tried this, and am not sure if "passive arming" actually means that it locks the doors, or just arms the alarm.

As requested

Programming Ignition-Controlled Automatic Door Lock/Unlock:

The xA Security with RKE is factory-set to automatically lock your vehicle's doors when you turn the ignition key to "ON" or "START", and unlock the doors when you turn the key back to "ACC" or "LOCK". To change the programming of this feature, follow the procedure shown below.

1. Before you begin:
Open the driver's door.
Remove the key from the ignition switch.
2. Start the Programming Procedure.
a. Insert the key into the ignition switch and turn it from LOCK to ON 5 times (ending on ON)
b. The tail and marker lights flash once, and the buzzer chirps once.
c. The Status Monitor's LED turns on for 30 seconds.
Note: If the system does not activate the lights and buzzer, start over.
3. Select the Operating Mode and Complete the Programming Procedure.
a. To select IG. Controlled Door Locks ON: CLOSE the door.
or
To select IG. Controlled Door Locks OFF: CLOSE, then OPEN and CLOSE the
door again.
b. Turn the ignition key back to LOCK.
c. The tail and marker lights flash once and the buzzer chirps once when the system
is set for IG door lock control ON.
or
The tail and marker lights flash twice when the system is set for IG door lock
control OFF.
If this does not happen, start over. Programming is now complete.

I tried the All doors unlock and the IG controlled lock in my tC with no luck. Tried it about 4 times for each programming sequence, but I'll try again just in case I messed up last time.

I don't know much about xAs and xBs, but if you elect not to have the Scion security system, do you still get remote keyless entry like in the tC?, cuz that's what I have, I don't have the Scion alarm, but I have the plain RKE.

I believe you have to have Scion Security for this to work.

I think the xA security system is different. I know it is the only one with a piezo buzzer. The xB system manual mentions nothing of being able to program all the doors to unlock with one press of the unlock button. I haven't tried this, though. Who knows...

Yeah. . . so I've heard. . . it's odd because the manual mentions that it has a piezo buzzer, yet the xA is the only one that has it. Heck, the tC brochure's still say they have a cast aluminum thermostat dial, but it's not! So who knows!

Doesn't work for the xB! I tried like 4 times. I don't understand why the alarms for the two cars are so different. Oh well....

That sucks! Just confirming, you have Scion security right, with the Scion key fob pictured on the website, and with a red security status LED on the dash, labeled Scion Security

Yep. Yep. Yep. Yep.

man, that sucks that it doesn't work!

Yep. :?

These little differences are weird. Like how the colored keyfob covers only work with the xA alarm, only the xA has a buzzer, only the xA can be programmed as above. I guess it must have something to do with the xB having keyless entry standard. Oh well.

"Heck, the tC brochure's still say they have a cast aluminum thermostat dial, but it's not!"


Didn't we go through this? Yes, it is.

heh. . . don't feel bad. . . I I wish we had front seats that could fold flat with the rears, tint, and cloth on the inside part of our door panels.

But we did get the alarm buzzer, an exhaust tip, a glowing "oven" door, real mirrors in the sunvisors. . . guess it's not possible to have it all.

But we did get...a glowing "oven" door. . . guess it's not possible to have it all.

Oh yeah, I forgot about that! Can you bake cookies in there?? :)

Yes! I bake many a thing inside my car. . . if it were an xB, it would be a "hot box."

Yes! I bake many a thing inside my car. . . if it were an xB, it would be a "hot box."

:lol:

What exactly does the passive alarm mean? Is it better to do that than have the factory alarm set?

Most passive alarms, lock your door for you and arm the alarm after a set period, after you leave the vehicle. I'm not sure if this alarm actually locks the doors, but it does arm the alarm. . . handy in case you forget to arm it yourself.

Isnt the alarm set after you press the locked button on your keyless entry?

we're talking about the passive function, which arms the system if you forget to press the lock button. . . but I am unsure that my "arming" they mean lock as well. . . it may just "arm" the alarm without locking the doors (if you enable the passive mode and forget to lock your doors).

OOOH!

Check out this: when I turn on the alarm, you know the door locks and the headlights turn on for about 20 seconds, cool, but after that when the lights turn off the horn beeps very fast for about four times. Can you help me on that???

headlights turn on for 20 seconds? I don't think you have a factory alarm. . . maybe a karr unit or something aftermarket the dealer installed?

headlights turn on for 20 seconds? I don't think you have a factory alarm. . . maybe a karr unit or something aftermarket the dealer installed?All I Know it is factory alarm here in PR.

is there a little square thing, next to your mirror controls, that says "Security"? It should have an LED and a small microphone (glass break sensor). There should also be a sticker on the window that says "protected by Scion Security," or something like that. If you don't have those, odds are it is not a factory alarm, factory meaning something that was installed by the port (which is controlled and run by Toyota). That, or factory meaning that the dealer installed the OEM spec parts. Many dealers offer better (and in some cases worse and malfunctioning) alarms that they slap onto the car.

Wow! :silly:
Up, Up, Down, Down, Left Right, Left, Right, B, A, Select, Start!
:rofl:

It isn't much of a problem to disable the factory alarm.

Wow! Silly
Up, Up, Down, Down, Left Right, Left, Right, B, A, Select, Start!

Actually...
Up, Up, Down, Down, Left Right, Left, Right, B, A, B, A, Select, Start!

you forgot a B, A pattern. And this is for two players. Remove select for one. :D

:rofl:

The Xa, xB, and tC have totally different "Toyota VIP" alarm systems.

The xB Toyota VIP alarm does NOT have a beeper or buzzer, the xA does. That is merely the most obvious difference. There is a vast difference in the programing, also.

For those with the Scion official, optional, Toyota VIP alarm in a Scion xB, this is the manual that the dealer should have given you - the Alarm System Owner's Manual.

If the dealer did NOT give you this manual with your alarm, beat them soundly about the head and shoulders until they cough one up - it is *required* that they give the original owner of the alarm system the owner's manual.

Here's a .pdf I made of my Scion xB alarm owner's manual:

http://tijil.org/scionlife/xB_VIP.pdf

If you have the Scion alarm in your xB (but NOT the one in the RS3, according to RUMORS), save a copy of this PDF... you may need it someday.

Looking for help on how to turn off my passive alarm ? is there anyway we can turn that thing off ?? Don't want that feature. any help ??

If your passive arming can be turned off, the instructions should be in the alarm owner's manual your dealer gave you.

Since it is a different system, the arm/disarm is likely different from the "normal" alarm.

Tomas

I tried the passive arming -- it arms the alarm but did not lock the doors. This is with the xA.

That is correct. I sets the alarm but does not lock the doors - it has NO idea if you are maybe loading/unloading stuff, and might even have left the keys/remote in the car.

It is correct for the system to set the alarm to protect itself without potentially locking your keys in.

WORKS THE SAME ON THE xB.

Tom

My 04 xB passive alarm works as the instructions direct. If you have the passive alarm set and unlock the doors but don't open the doors the passive alarm setting will relock the doors when the alarm resets. It will not lock the doors after you open them but will set the alarm.