The vehicle has a theft-deterrent alarm system.
A red light located on top of the instrument panel, toward the center of the vehicle and near the windshield, will flash slowly when the system is armed.
While armed, the doors will not unlock with the power door lock switch. The remote alarm will sound if someone tampers with the trunk lock, enters the vehicle without using the remote keyless entry transmitter or key to unlock the doors, or turns the ignition on without the proper key. The horn will sound and the headlamps will flash for up to two minutes. The system will also cut off the fuel supply, preventing the vehicle from being driven.
Arming with the Power Lock Switch
The vehicle's content theft-deterrent alarm system can be activated when the key is removed from the ignition and either power door lock switch is used to lock the doors, when any door is open. This system can be activated through the Driver's Information Center (DIC). See personal programming under DIC Controls and Displays .
When programmed, the red light will flash rapidly on top of the instrument panel indicating the system is ready to activate. When the doors are locked using the power door lock switch, the red light will stop flashing indicating that the system is arming. After all the doors are closed and locked, the red light will begin flashing at a very slow rate, indicating the system is armed.
Arming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
The alarm system will arm when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to lock the doors after the key is removed from the ignition. The red light will come on to indicate that the system is arming. After all doors are closed and locked, the red light will begin flashing at a very slow rate to show the system is armed.
Arming Confirmation
If the remote unlock confirmation is on, the headlamps will flash briefly to indicate when the alarm system has armed. See DIC Controls and Displays for more information on personal programming.
Disarming with the Remote Keyless Entry Transmitter
The alarm system will disarm when the remote keyless entry transmitter is used to unlock the doors. The red light will go out to show that the system is disarmed.
Disarming with Your Key
The alarm system will disarm when the key is used to unlock the doors. The red light will stop flashing when the system is disarmed. If you would like the key to disarm the alarm system, see "Personal Programming Mode Screens" under DIC Controls and Displays for more information.
