Anti-Theft System - Active: Description

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The anti-theft system is designed to prevent unauthorized entry into engine compartment, passenger doors or luggage compartment. When triggered, horn sounds and headlights and taillights flash. This system does not enable/disable engine from starting but may be used in conjunction with the passive anti-theft system. Some system functions may also tie in with remote keyless entry system.

When armed, unauthorized entry is detected by the door ajar switches located in each door, a lock tamper detection switch in the trunk lid lock cylinder and a hood tamper switch on left fender panel. An alarm light is located on the instrument panel.

When triggered, system flashes the low beam headlights, parking lamps, taillights and alarm indicator lamp. Models with an electronic door lock system have a PANIC feature that operates in conjunction with the anti-theft system and remote keyless entry system. When the PANIC button on the remote transmitter is pushed, horn will sound and the exterior lights will flash.