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Vehicle Security
This vehicle has theft-deterrent
features; however, they do not make the vehicle impossible to steal.
Vehicle Alarm System
This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm system.
The indicator light, on the instrument panel near the windshield, indicates
the status of the system. On the PLUG-IN, the Charging Status
Indicator is integrated into the
indicator light. See Charging Status Feedback (PLUG-IN Only) 0 283.
A door, the hood, or the trunk is open. Slow Flash : Alarm system is armed. Arming the Alarm System
1. Turn off the vehicle.
2. Lock the vehicle in one of three ways:
. Use the RKE transmitter.
. Use the Keyless Access system.
. With a door open, press Q
on the interior of the door.
3. After 30 seconds the alarm system will arm, and the
indicator light will begin to
slowly flash indicating the alarm system is operating. Pressing Q on the RKE transmitter a second time will bypass the 30-second
delay and immediately arm the alarm system.
The vehicle alarm system will not arm if the doors are locked with the key.
If the driver door is opened without first unlocking with the RKE
transmitter, the horn will chirp and the lights will flash to indicate
pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not started, or the door is not unlocked by
pressing K on the RKE transmitter
during the 10-second pre-alarm, the alarm will be activated.
The alarm will also be activated if a
passenger door, the trunk, or the hood is opened without first disarming the
system. When the alarm is activated, the turn signals flash and the horn
sounds for about 30 seconds. The alarm system will then re-arm to
monitor the next unauthorized event.
Disarming the Alarm System
To disarm the alarm system or turn off the alarm if it has been activated:
. Press K on the RKE transmitter.
. Unlock the vehicle using the Keyless Access system.
. Start the vehicle.
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To avoid setting off the alarm by accident:
. Lock the vehicle after all
occupants have left the vehicle and all doors are closed.
. Always unlock a door with the
RKE transmitter or use the Keyless Access system.
Unlocking the driver door with the key will not disarm the system or turn off
the alarm.
How to Detect a Tamper Condition
If K is pressed on the RKE
transmitter and the horn chirps and
the lights flash three times, a previous alarm occurred while the system was
armed.
If the alarm has been activated, a message will appear on the Driver Information Center (DIC).
Power Sounder, Inclination Sensor, and Intrusion Sensor
In addition to the standard
theft-deterrent system features, this system may also have a power
sounder, inclination sensor, and intrusion sensor.
The power sounder provides an
audible alarm, which is distinct from the vehicle’s horn. It has its own
power source, and can sound an alarm if the vehicle’s battery is
compromised.
The inclination sensor can set off the alarm if it senses movement of the
vehicle, such as a change in vehicle orientation.
The intrusion sensor monitors the
vehicle interior, and can activate the
alarm if it senses unauthorized entry into the vehicle’s interior. Do not
allow passengers or pets to remain in the vehicle when the intrusion sensor is activated.
Before arming the theft-deterrent
system and activating the intrusion sensor:
. Make sure all doors and windows are completely closed.
. Secure any loose items such as sunshades.
. Make sure there are no
obstructions blocking the sensors in the front overhead console.
Inclination and Intrusion Sensors Disable Switch
It is recommended that the intrusion
and inclination sensors be deactivated if pets are left in the vehicle or if the
vehicle is being transported.