Description

DESCRIPTION

VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY SYSTEM

The VTSS is available in two different configurations: One is designed for vehicles manufactured for sale in North America; while the other configuration is designed for vehicles manufactured for sale in markets outside of North America, also referred to as export markets. In addition, the VTSS for export is available in two versions: base and premium. All vehicles equipped with VTSS are also equipped with the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system and the Sentry Key Immobilizer System (SKIS), regardless of their market destination.

The North American and export base version of the VTSS system provide perimeter vehicle protection by monitoring the vehicle doors, the ignition switch, and for vehicles built for certain markets where it is required equipment, the hood. If unauthorized vehicle use or tampering is detected, these systems respond by pulsing the vehicle horn as an audible deterrent and flashing certain exterior lamps as a visual deterrent.

The export premium version of the VTSS system is only available in vehicles manufactured for sale in certain markets where it is required equipment. The export premium version of the VTSS provides the same perimeter protection features as the base version, but adds interior vehicle intrusion protection.

The VTSS includes the following major components:

- Door Ajar Switches - A door ajar switch is integral to the door latch mechanism of each front and rear door.
- Front Control Module - The Front Control Module (FCM) is integral to the Integrated Power Module (IPM). The FCM/IPM is located in the engine compartment, near the battery and the Power Distribution Center (PDC).
- Horn Relay - The horn relay is located in the Power Distribution Center (PDC) in the engine compartment near the battery
- Ignition Switch - The ignition switch is located on the steering column in the passenger compartment.
- Instrument Cluster - The ElectroMechanical Instrument Cluster (EMIC) is also known as the Cab Compartment Node (CCN). The EMIC/CCN is located in the instrument panel above the steering column opening, directly in front of the driver.
- Intrusion Module - An intrusion module is located the passenger side instrument panel, just above the glove box of vehicles built for sale in certain export markets where it is required equipment.
- Intrusion Sensor Receiver - An intrusion sensor receiver is located in the right front corner of the overhead console above the headliner in the passenger compartment of vehicles built for sale in certain export markets where it is required equipment.
- Intrusion Sensor Transmitter - An intrusion sensor transmitter is located in the right C-pillar upper trim panel in the passenger compartment of vehicles built for sale in certain export markets where it is required equipment.
- Liftgate Ajar Switch - Wagon only - A liftgate ajar switch is integral to the latch mechanism of the liftgate.
- Security Indicator - The security indicator is integral to the instrument cluster.
- Siren - An alarm siren is located behind the left front wheelhouse splash shield, outboard of the left front frame rail. A single screw secures the mounting bracket to the right end of the front crossmember of vehicles built for sale in certain export markets where it is required equipment.

SENTRY KEY REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM

The Sentry Key Remote Entry System (SKREES) provides passive vehicle protection by preventing the engine from operating unless a valid electronically encoded key is detected in the ignition lock cylinder. The SKREES used in combination with the export premium version of the VTSS adds a steering shaft lock feature that provides passive protection by preventing the vehicle from being steered unless a valid electronically encoded key is detected in the ignition lock cylinder.

The SKREES includes the following major components:

- Powertrain Control Module - The Powertrain Control Module (PCM) is located in the engine compartment.
- Sentry Key Remote Entry Module (SKREEM)/Wireless Control Module (WCM) - The Sentry Key REmote Entry Module (SKREEM), sometimes referred to as the Wireless Control Module (WCM), is located on the right side of the steering column near the ignition lock cylinder housing and an integral molded plastic antenna ring circles the ignition lock cylinder like a halo. The SKREEM and its antenna are concealed beneath the instrument panel steering column shrouds.
- Sentry Key Transponder - The Sentry Key transponder is contained within the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter on the ignition key.
- Security Indicator - The security indicator is integral to the ElectroMechanical Instrument Cluster.
- Shaft Lock Module - A shaft lock module is located on the lower end of the steering column casting below the instrument panel in the passenger compartment of vehicles built for sale in certain export markets where it is required equipment.