Section 13 (Anti-Theft & Keyless Entry Systems): Operation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1998 Acura 3.0CL and 1998 Acura 2.3CL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Anti-theft system and its components may also be referred to as security system.

If keyless entry and anti-theft system is activated, the horns will sound and a combination of headlights, side marker lights, parking lights and taillights will flash. See Figure . System activation will last for approximately 2 minutes or until system is turned off. Anti-theft system will be activated when:

Any door or trunk is forcibly opened (without using a key or remote transmitter).
Hood is opened.
Engine starter circuit and battery circuit are by-passed by breaking ignition switch.
Panic button on remote transmitter is pressed. Anti-theft system can be turned off by unlocking either front door using a key or remote transmitter.