General Information
The Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) system (UA6) deters vehicle vandalism and theft by performing the following functions:- Flashing the headlamps
- Activating the horn intermittently
- Disabling the vehicle's fuel system These actions occur when the following conditions exist:
- The theft deterrent system is armed.
- A vehicle tamper condition has occurred.
ARMING
Complete the following steps in order to arm the content theft deterrent system:
1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
2. Remove the key from the ignition lock cylinder.
3. Open the driver's door.
4. Press the lock on either power door lock switch or the keyless entry transmitter.
The security indicator lamp flashes while the driver door is open during the arming cycle. The lamp lights steadily when the following conditions exist:
- The driver side door is closed.
- The content theft deterrent system enters the arming mode.
The security LED flashes continuously at a slow rate when the content theft deterrent system is armed.
DISARMING
Use either of the following steps in order to disarm the content theft deterrent system:
- Unlock either door by using the key in the key lock cylinder.
- Press UNLOCK on a keyless entry transmitter.
ALARM
The content theft deterrent system activates the alarm when the system is armed and one of the following events occurs:
- A door is opened.
- The ignition switch is turned to one of the following positions:
- ACC
- RUN
- CRANK
- The rear compartment lock cylinder is removed from the rear compartment lid.
- The vehicle is impacted in excess of the precalibrated level of the shock sensor.
IMPORTANT: The following actions occur when the transmitter ALARM button is pressed:
- The interior lamps light.
- The horn sounds intermittently.
- The headlamps flash for 2 minutes.
These actions will end when one of the following actions occurs:
- The ALARM button is pressed again.
- The ignition key is turned to the RUN or the ON position.
- The ALARM button is pressed on the keyless entry transmitter.
The content theft deterrent system causes the following signals for 2 minutes during alarm mode:
- The headlamps flash.
- The horn is sounded.
WARNING
The content theft deterrent system causes the following actions when the shock sensor detects an impact to the vehicle that may be caused by tampering:
- 5 seconds of headlamp flashing
- Intermittent horn activation
Refer to RPO Code List Application and ID