Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS)

INTRODUCTION
The Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS) is available factory-installed optional equipment for this model. It is a passive system and is designed to protect against whole vehicle theft. The system monitors vehicle doors and deck lid key cylinder for unauthorized operation.

If the vehicle is equipped with VTSS, it will also include the Sentry Key Immobilizer System (SKIS) factory-installed option. Refer to the vehicle owner 5 manual for more information on the use and operation of the Sentry Key Immobilizer System (SKIS).

OPERATION
Passive arming occurs upon normal vehicle exit: Open door, lock with power locks, close door. The Vehicle Theft security LED lamp in the instrument cluster will flash quickly for 15 seconds, indicating that arming is in progress. If no monitored switches are activated during this period, the system will arm. After 15 seconds the LED lamp will continue to flash but at a slower rate. This indicates that the system is armed. If the deck lid key cylinder switch is not sensed by the system, the LED lamp will remain lit during the arming process, although the system will still arm.

The VTSS activates:
- Sounding of the horn
- Flashing of the interior lamps
- Flashing of the headlamps
- An engine kill feature (SKIS module controlled)

The system is to be considered as an active armed system when using:
- The Remote Keyless Entry
- The Central Lock Feature.

If the LED lamp does not illuminate at all upon door closing it indicates that the system is not arming or the LED lamp is not operation. Refer to the System Self-Tests.

Passive disarming occurs upon normal vehicle entry by unlocking either door with the ignition key/ remote transmitter. This disarming will also halt the alarm once it has been activated.

A tamper alert exists to notify the driver that the alarm had been activated. If the alarm has since timed-out for at least 3 minutes but not more than 18 minutes the tamper alert will sound. If the trunk lid has been activated the tamper alert will sound till the VTSS is disarmed. The temper alert consists of 3 horn pulses when the vehicle is disarmed.

The alarm system will not arm if the doors are locked manually by pushing the lock knobs. This will manually override the system.

The VTSS also deactivates the Universal Transmitter (garage door opener) when the vehicle is armed. The deck lid can only be opened using the key or inside release handle when the VTSS is armed. When the vehicle is disarmed, the systems are restored to normal operation.