The content theft deterrent (CTD) system, when armed, is designed to deter vehicle content theft by pulsing the horns and exterior lamps for approximately 30 seconds when an unauthorized vehicle entry is detected. Export vehicles may also use a separate theft deterrent alarm as an alarm sounding device. However, the CTD system does not affect engine starting.

An unauthorized entry can be any of the following with the CTD system armed:

The components of the system are:

Use the following procedure in order to arm the system:

1. Place the shift lever in park (P).
2. Turn OFF the ignition.
3. Open any door.

Important: The system is not armed if the doors are locked manually. The power door lock switch or remote transmitter must be used to arm the content theft deterrent (CTD) system.

4. Lock the doors with any power door lock switch or the LOCK button on the transmitter. The system is in standby mode and will not start the arming timer until all doors are closed.
5. The system will arm approximately 30 seconds from the time that the last door is closed. This delay is shown by the SECURITY indicator ON STEADY. When the indicator transitions to OFF, the system is armed.

Locking the vehicle may be accomplished without arming the content theft deterrent (CTD) system. Use of the manual door locks or using the key to lock the doors will lock the vehicle but will not arm the CTD system.

If system arming has been requested by the power door lock switch or the transmitter, it must be disarmed.

Important: Using the power door unlock switch or manually unlocking the doors does not disable the content theft deterrent (CTD) arm mode. Also, disconnecting the battery or pulling fuses does not disable the arm mode, since the remote function actuator module stores the CTD mode status in memory.

Refer to Personalization Description and Operation in Personalization.

The following is a description of each component used in the content theft deterrent (CTD) system:

Dash Integration Module (DIM)

The dash integration module (DIM) is used by the CTD to control light and horn pulsing during the alarm mode. When CTD is in alarm mode, the RIM sends a serial data message to the DIM to pulse the lights and horn. The DIM also receives the input from the hood ajar switch.

Door Latch Assembly

The CTD system uses the door open switches in the door latch assembly as one method to activate the alarm. The door modules monitor the door open switches. If the rear integration module (RIM) receives a serial data message from a door module that a door is open and the CTD system is armed, the RIM activates the alarm.

Door Lock Cylinder Switch

The front door lock cylinders are equipped with switches in order to disarm the CTD system. When a lock cylinder is turned to the UNLOCK position, the switch grounds the disarm input to the door module.

Hood Ajar Switch (RPO UA2)

Important: The hood ajar switch is only used for CTD functions on vehicles equipped with RPO UA2.

The hood ajar switch is used to monitor unauthorized entry into the vehicles underhood area. The DIM monitors the hood ajar switch when in the armed mode. If the hood is seen to be ajar when the CTD is in the armed mode, CTD will enter the alarm mode.

Inclination Sensor (RPO UA2)

The inclination sensor is monitored by the RIM. The inclination sensor monitors the inclination of the vehicle. This sensor is only equipped on vehicles with RPO UA2. Instances where vehicle inclination may be seen is during unauthorized jacking up of the vehicle or towing of the vehicle. If the CTD is in the armed mode and vehicle inclination is detected, CTD will enter the alarm mode.

Intrusion Sensor (RPO UA2)

The intrusion sensor is monitored by the RIM. The intrusion sensor is a shock sensor which monitors forceful entry or movement within the vehicle. This sensor is only equipped on vehicles with RPO UA2. If the CTD is in the armed mode and vehicle intrusion is detected, CTD will enter the alarm mode.

Rear Integration Module (RIM)

The CTD system is an internal function of the RIM which utilizes serial data and various switch input information to perform CTD functions. When the RIM detects an unauthorized entry, the RIM commands the dash integration module (DIM) to activate the horns and exterior lamps via the serial data line. The RIM has 5 basic modes (disarmed, standby, delayed, armed, and alarm) for operating the CTD system. The different modes are described below.

1. The RIM has the CTD system in a disarmed mode until the following conditions are detected:

•	Ignition key turned to the OFF position

•	Any door open

•	Doors locked by either the power door lock switch or the LOCK button on the transmitter

2. The RIM enters the standby mode when the above conditions are detected. In standby mode the RIM commands the instrument cluster to illuminate the SECURITY indicator via the serial data line. If all the doors are closed and the LOCK button on the transmitter is used, the RIM enters the delayed mode.
3. When the last door is closed, the RIM enters the delayed mode for 30 seconds. In delayed mode the RIM commands the instrument cluster to illuminate the SECURITY indicator via the serial data line.
4. After 30 seconds, the RIM enters the armed mode. In armed mode the RIM commands the instrument cluster to turn OFF the SECURITY indicator via the serial data line. Any forced entry activates the alarm mode.
5. When the RIM detects a forced entry, the RIM enters the alarm mode. The RIM commands the DIM to activate the horn and exterior lamps for 30 seconds, via a serial data message. This is followed by a 3 minute time-out with the horn no longer active. If no new intrusions are detected after the time-out, the horn is not active. The system must be disarmed or the intrusion condition removed after the time-out for the system to exit alarm mode.

Remote Function Actuator (RFA) Module

The remote keyless entry (RKE) system is an internal function of the remote function actuator (RFA) module . The RKE system can arm and disarm the CTD system. When the RKE module receives a door lock or unlock signal from the transmitter, the RKE module sends a class 2 message to the RIM in order to perform the appropriate arm/disarm functions.

Rear Compartment Tamper Switch

The rear compartment lid is equipped with a lock cylinder tamper switch. Any forced movement of the lock cylinder activates the tamper switch. Both or either of the following actions activate the lock cylinder tamper switch:

Important: The CTD system can be armed with the windows or sunroof open.

Theft Deterrent Alarm (Some Export Vehicles)

The theft deterrent alarm is a theft deterrent sounder used on some export vehicles. If the CTD System is in the alarm mode, the RIM will request the theft deterrent alarm ON.

Inputs

The RIM monitors the following inputs:

Outputs

The RIM commands the DIM to control the following via a class 2 message: