Security System Alarm

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The security system alarm activates when the doors, tailgate, glass hatch, or hood is opened without the key, or remote transmitter.

When the security system alarm activates

The horn sounds intermittently, and all the exterior lights flash.

To deactivate the security system alarm

Unlock the vehicle using the key or remote transmitter. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.

Security System Alarm 

The security alarm continues for a maximum of two minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.

Setting the security system alarm

The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have been met:
• The ignition switch is in LOCK and the key has been removed from the ignition switch. , and the key has been removed from the ignition switch.
• The hood and tailgate are closed.
• All doors, the tailgate, and the glass hatch are locked with the key or the remote transmitter.

When the security system alarm sets

The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system alarm is set.

To cancel the security system alarm

The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the key or remote transmitter. The security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.

Panic Mode

The PANIC button on the remote transmitter

The PANIC button on the remote transmitter

If you press the PANIC button for approximately one second, the following will occur for about 30 seconds:
• The horn sounds.
• Some exterior lights flash.

Canceling panic mode

Press any button on the remote transmitter, or turn the ignition switch to ON Security System Alarm .

Security System Alarm

Do not set the security system alarm when someone is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can accidentally activate when:
• Unlocking the door with the lock tab or the master door lock switch. If the battery goes dead after you have set the security system alarm, the security alarm may go off once the battery is recharged or replaced. If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by unlocking a door using the key or remote transmitter. Do not attempt to alter this system or add another device to it.

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