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THEFT-ALARM SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)
This system is designed to provide pro‐
tection from unauthorized entry into
the vehicle. This system is operated in
three stages: the first is the “Armed”
stage, the second is the “Theft-alarm”
stage, and the third is the “Disarmed”
stage. If triggered, the system provides
an audible alarm with blinking of the
hazard warning lights.
Armed stage
Park and stop the vehicle. Arm the sys‐
tem as described below.
Using the smart key
1. Change the START/STOP button to
the OFF position
2. Make sure that all doors, the hood
and tailgate are closed and latched.
3. • Lock the doors by pressing the
button of the front outside door
handle with the smart key in
your possession.
After completion of the steps
above, the hazard warning lights
will operate once to indicate that
the system is armed.
If the tailgate or hood remains
opened, the hazard warning
lights will not operate and theft-
alarm will not arm. After this, if
the tailgate and hood are closed,
the hazard warning lights will
blink once and the theft-alarm
will arm.
• Lock the doors by pressing the
lock button on the smart key.
After completion of the steps
above, the hazard warning lights
will operate once to indicate that
the system is armed.
If the tailgate or hood remains
opened, the hazard warning
lights will not operate and thef‐
talarm will not arm. After this, if
the tailgate and hood are closed,
the hazard warning lights will
blink once and the theft-alarm
will arm.
Do not arm the system until all passen‐
gers have left the vehicle. If the system
is armed while a passenger(s) remains
in the vehicle, the alarm may be activa‐
ted when the remaining passenger(s)
leaves the vehicle. If any door (or tail‐
gate) or hood is opened within
30 seconds after the system enters
the armed stage, the system will be
disarmed to prevent unnecessary
alarm.
Theft-alarm stage
The alarm will be activated if any of the
following occurs while the system is
armed.
• A front or rear door is opened with‐
out using the transmitter.
• The tailgate is opened without using
the transmitter.
• The hood is opened.
The horn will sound and the hazard
warning lights will blink continuously
for approximately 27 seconds. To turn
off the system, unlock the doors with
the transmitter.
Disarmed stage
The system will be disarmed when:
Features of your vehicle
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