Security System Alarm*

The security system alarm activates when the tailgate, bonnet, or doors are opened without the remote transmitter or keyless access system*.

Detail
The security alarm continues for 30 seconds, then the system resets. If the cause of the alarm continues, alarming will repeat several times at about 5 second intervals.

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 bonnet with the bonnet release handle.

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 remote transmitter or keyless access system.

Do not attempt to alter this system or add another device to it.

Do not unlock the door using the key. The security system alarm goes off.

When the security system alarm activates

The horn sounds intermittently and the turn signal lights flash.

To deactivate the security system alarm

Unlock the vehicle using the remote transmitter or keyless access system*, or the ignition switch is turned to ON II*1. The system, along with the horn and flashing lights, is deactivated.

*1 : Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

Setting the security system alarm

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

  • The ignition switch is in LOCK 0*1.
  • The bonnet and tailgate are closed.
  • All doors and the tailgate are locked from outside with the key, the remote transmitter, or keyless access system.
Models without keyless access system
  • The key has been removed from the ignition switch.

When the security system alarm sets

The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks. When the blinking interval changes after about 15 seconds, the security system alarm is set.

To cancel the security system alarm

The security system alarm is cancelled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote transmitter, keyless access system or the ignition switch is turned to ON II*1. The security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.

*1 : Models with the keyless access system have an ENGINE START/STOP button instead of an ignition switch.

* Not available on all models

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