Anti-Theft System: Operation

Anti-theft system sets when ignition key is removed from ignition, passengers are removed and hood is closed, and all side doors and rear (luggage compartment) door are closed and locked. Front side doors may not be locked if key is in ignition. There is a 30-second preparation time period while doors are locked before system is set. SECURITY indicator light will come on when all side doors, rear (luggage compartment) door and hood are closed. SECURITY indicator light is located near the clock at center of instrument panel, just below the stereo. After 30 seconds, anti-theft system will automatically set and SECURITY indicator light will flash.

When anti-theft system is set and SECURITY indicator light is flashing, ignition key or remote control for keyless entry system must be used to open any side door or rear (luggage compartment) door. If SECURITY indicator light is off, anti-theft system is inactive and any side door, rear (luggage compartment) door or hood may be opened without activating anti-theft system.

If any side door or rear (luggage compartment) door is opened without using ignition key or remote control for keyless entry system, hood is opened, if battery is disconnected and reconnected when vehicle is locked, or panic signal is received from remote control for keyless entry system, anti-theft system will sound horns, and flash headlights and taillights for one minute. Anti-theft system will also lock any door not previously locked. If all doors are not locked at once, anti-theft system will repeat door locking operation every .55 seconds during one minute alarm interval. After one minute, alarm and flashing headlights and taillights will stop and SECURITY indicator light will start flashing again.

Anti-theft system operation may be cancelled by turning ignition from LOCK to ON position, unlocking any side door or rear (luggage compartment) door by using ignition key or remote control for keyless entry system. Anti-theft system operation may also be cancelled if an unlock signal is received when system is set by signal from PANIC button on remote control for keyless entry system.

Anti-theft system has an active arming mode and a passive arming mode. In active arming mode, anti-theft system will set once ignition key is removed from ignition, hood is closed, and all side doors and rear (luggage compartment) door are closed and locked by using ignition key or remote control for keyless entry system. For additional information on active arming mode, see ACTIVE ARMING MODE  under SYSTEM PRELIMINARY INSPECTION under TROUBLE SHOOTING. In passive arming mode, anti-theft system will set automatically once ignition key is removed from ignition, all side doors, rear (luggage compartment) door and hood are closed. Passive arming mode may be turned on or off by programming of passive arming mode. For additional information on passive arming mode, see PASSIVE ARMING MODE  under SYSTEM PRELIMINARY INSPECTION under TROUBLE SHOOTING. For additional information for programming of passive arming mode, see PASSIVE ARMING MODE  under PROGRAMMING.