Security System Alarm

The security system alarm activates when the hatch, hood, or doors are forcibly opened. The alarm does not activate if the hatch or doors are opened with the key, remote transmitter or keyless access system.

However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the transmission is taken out of P (continuously variable transmission models) or the hood is opened before the power mode is set to ON.

Detail

Do not alter the system or add other devices to it. Doing so may damage the system and make your vehicle inoperable.

The security system alarm continues for a maximum of two minutes until the security system alarm deactivates.

Do not set the security system alarm when someone is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can accidentally activate when:

• Unlocking the door with the lock tab.
• Opening the hood with the hood release.

Continuously variable transmission models

• Taking the transmission out of P.

If the battery goes dead after you have set the security system alarm, the security alarm may go off once the battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by unlocking a door using the key, remote transmitter or keyless access system.

When the security system alarm activates

The horn sounds intermittently, and some exterior lights flash.

To deactivate the security system alarm

Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote transmitter, or keyless access system, or set the power mode to ON. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.

Setting the security system alarm

The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have been met:

• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF.
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and hatch are locked from outside with the remote transmitter or keyless access system.

When the security system alarm sets

The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks and the blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds.

To cancel the security system alarm

The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote transmitter or keyless access system, or when the power mode is set to ON. The security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.

Panic Mode