Does the Avalon horn beep once when locking the car?
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The Avalon horn will beep when locking the car. The locking horn helps the owner identify their vehicle's location in underground garages or parking lots by distinguishing the sound of the locking horn, making it easier to quickly locate their vehicle among many others. It also allows for better judgment of whether the car has been successfully locked each time after exiting. Principle of the locking horn: The horn beeps when locking the car mainly because the electromagnetic coil is energized, causing the relay's moving contact switch to close. As a result, current flows through the horn wiring, causing the electromagnet inside the horn to work, which vibrates the diaphragm to produce sound. Setting method for the locking horn: Step on the vehicle's brake pedal, ensure the gear is in P position, release the brake pedal, press the vehicle's one-touch start button twice, confirm that all four doors are completely closed, then press the lock button on the driver's door panel and hold it for more than ten seconds.
I've been driving the Avalon for quite a while, and the horn does beep once when locking the car, which has become my daily routine. This feature is enabled by default to confirm the car is locked, especially useful in noisy environments like parking lots—just hearing the sound gives me peace of mind before leaving. If you prefer to disable it, you can adjust the lock feedback option in the infotainment system's settings menu; it only takes a few simple steps. My friend's older model has a similar feature, though newer cars are even smarter these days. A friendly reminder: the horn might not sound when the key fob battery is low, so regularly checking the battery is a small but crucial task to prevent potential locking failures. Keeping up with regular vehicle maintenance ensures these small details contribute to safer and more convenient driving.