Anti-Theft Systems: Operation

Anti-theft system sets when ignition key is removed from ignition, passengers have exited vehicle, hood is closed, front doors, sliding side doors and back door are closed and locked. On models with power door lock system, doors cannot 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 hood is closed and all front doors, all sliding side doors and back door are closed and locked. SECURITY indicator light is located on instrument panel on driver's side of steering column, just right of power mirror switch. When SECURITY indicator light is on steady, any front door, sliding side door or back door may be opened without ignition key or remote control for keyless entry system. 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 front door, any sliding side door or back door. If SECURITY indicator light is off, anti-theft system is inactive and any door or hood may be opened without activating anti-theft system.

If any front door, any sliding side door or back door is opened without using ignition key or remote control for keyless entry system, hood is opened, or if battery is disconnected and reconnected when vehicle is locked, anti-theft system will sound horns, flash headlights and taillights for one minute, and interrupt starter circuit. 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 will automatically stop and starter interrupt will remain on. Anti-theft system alarm may be stopped by turning ignition switch from LOCK to ON position, although starter interrupt will remain on. Stopping alarm in this manner will keep anti-theft system from being reactivated when any front door, any sliding side door, back door or hood is opened. Anti-theft system and starter interrupt operation may be cancelled by unlocking either front door or back 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.