Anti-Theft Systems: Operation

Anti-theft system sets when ignition key is removed from ignition, hood is closed, and all doors and trunk are closed and locked. On models equipped with power door locks, 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 all doors, trunk and hood are closed. SECURITY indicator light is located near center of tachometer or engine coolant/fuel gauge assembly. 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 must be used to open any door or trunk.

When anti-theft system is set, trunk may be opened with key without activating or cancelling anti-theft system. While trunk is open, doors and hood may also be opened without activating or cancelling anti-theft system. However, if battery is disconnected and then reconnected, anti-theft system is activated. To resume anti-theft system setting after opening trunk, it must be closed with key removed. 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, 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 doors, trunk or hood is opened. Anti-theft system operation may be cancelled by unlocking either front door using ignition key or remote control.

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, and all doors, trunk and hood are closed and/or locked by using ignition key or remote control. 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.