Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation: Notes

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The CTD system (when armed) is designed to deter vehicle content theft by pulsing the horns and exterior lamps for approximately two minutes when an unauthorized vehicle entry is detected. The CTD system also disables engine starting when an unauthorized entry is detected.

An unauthorized entry can be any of the following with the CTD system armed:

Forced entry into the passenger compartment.
When any door is opened without being unlocked by using the key to unlock the drivers door or the UNLOCK command from a Keyless Entry Transmitter. On vehicles equipped with option code VE1, when any door is opened without being unlocked by using the key to unlock either of the front doors.
Forced entry into the rear compartment.
The components of the system are:
Remote Control Door Lock Receiver (RCDLR), if equipped
Body Control Module
Door Ajar Switches (including hatch ajar switch)
Ignition Lock Cylinder
Drivers Door Key Switch (W/O VE1)
Front Door Key Switches (W/VE1)
Power Door Lock Switches