Theft Systems

THEFT SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

The theft deterrent system on this vehicle is comprised of two separate systems, the vehicle theft deterrent (VTD) system and the optional content theft deterrent (CTD) system. VTD, prevents drive away theft by keeping the vehicle from starting. CTD is the vehicle alarm system which discourages unauthorized entry into the vehicle. These systems are described and diagnosed separately within this section.

Theft System Indicator(s)

SECURITY
The IPC illuminates the SECURITY indicator in the message center as determined by the Vehicle Theft Deterrent (VTD) system. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the theft deterrent controller module requesting illumination.
- The VTD system requests the IPC to illuminate the indicator only when the ignition switch is ON. The VTD system uses the indicator as a malfunction indicator.
- The Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) system uses the theft LED and does not use the SECURITY indicator.

Theft LED
The body control module (BCM) illuminates the theft LED (on top of the dash) based on the current Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) system operation mode.
The theft LED operates in the following modes:
- ON
- OFF
- Flashing slow
- Flashing fast

Keyless Entry System (w/AU0)
The keyless entry system functions interact with the content theft deterrent system but is diagnosed as a stand-alone system. Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation in Keyless Entry.

Radio with Theftlock
The theft deterrent system does not interact with radio theft lock equipped vehicles. Radio theft lock is diagnosed as a stand-alone system. Refer to Radio/Audio System Description and Operation in Radio, Stereo and Compact Disc.

CTD/VTD Description and Operation
- For content theft Deterrent (CTD) information, refer to Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation.
- For vehicle theft deterrent (VTD) information, refer to Vehicle Theft Deterrent (VTD) Description and Operation.