Anti-Theft System: Description
WARNING:
Deactivate air bag system before performing any service operation. For 1995 Tercel, see AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM
, For 1996 Tercel, see AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM
article. DO NOT
apply electrical power to any component on steering column without first deactivating air bag system. Air bag may deploy.
Anti-Theft System (ATS) is designed to sound an alarm, flash exterior lights and interrupt starter circuit if any door, hood or trunk is opened, without using ignition key, or if battery is disconnected and reconnected. On models with power door locks, ATS will also lock any door previously not locked.