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Checking the System Operation

The activation/operation of the system can be checked by following the steps below.
1. Turn the ignition key to the ON position and then use the power window switch to fully open the window on the driver's side.
2. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK (OFF) position and then remove the key from the ignition
3. Open only the driver's door, and close all the other doors, as well as the trunk lid.
4. Lock the driver's door with the key or the keyless entry system locking method.




5. All doors including trunk lid will then be locked, and the THEFT-ALARM indicator light (within the combination meter) will illuminate; check to be sure that illumination stops in about 20 seconds.
6. After about two seconds have passed after the "THEFT-ALARM" indicator light illumination stopped, reach through the window of the driver's door, rotate the lock tab to unlock the door and then open the door.
7. Check to be sure that, when the door is opened, the horn starts sounding and the headlights flash on and off.
8. To stop the alarm, insert the key into the doors key cylinder and turn the key.

NOTE: To check the alarm for the opening of the trunk lid, open the trunk lid by using the remote trunk lid release lever, located on the driver's side either before the alarm is activated by the opening of a door or after the finish of the first three-minute alarm.