Anti-Theft Systems: Operation

Anti-theft system sets when ignition key is removed from ignition, passenger seat is unoccupied and hood is closed, and all doors and trunk are closed and locked. On models with power door locks, 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 doors, trunk and hood are closed. SECURITY indicator light is located on center of instrument panel, just above air outlets above 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 door or trunk. If SECURITY indicator light is off, anti-theft system is inactive and any door, trunk or hood may be opened without activating anti-theft system.

If any door or trunk 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 horn 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 6.38 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 switch from LOCK to ON position, unlocking any door using ignition key or remote control for keyless entry system, or by opening trunk 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 doors and trunk 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 and all doors, trunk 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.