Anti-Theft System: Operation

Anti-Theft System (ATS) sets when ignition key is turned to LOCK position, passengers are removed and all doors, trunk and hood are closed and/or locked. There is a 30 second preparation time period while doors are locked before system is set. A SECURITY indicator illuminates during 30 second preparation time, and flashes when ATS is set.

Indicator light, located on instrument panel, will come on when all doors, trunk(s) and hood are closed. Indicator light flashes one second on and one second off when system is set. When system is set, a key must be used to open any door, trunk or hood. If indicator light is off, ATS is inactive and any door, trunk or hood may be opened without system activation.

One minute after activation, alarm will automatically stop and lights will stop flashing. Starter system interrupt will continue to be activated. If condition causing anti-theft system to activate is not corrected, alarm and flashing lights will again be activated.

Turning ignition from LOCK position to ACC position turns alarm and flashing lights off, but leaves starter system interrupt still activated. If condition causing anti-theft system to activate is corrected, system automatically resets until activated again.

Anti-Theft System and starter interrupt will be canceled when either front door is unlocked using the ignition key. To locate components, See Figure.