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 2 minutes when an unauthorized vehicle entry is detected. However, the CTD system does not affect engine starting.
An unauthorized entry can be any of the following with the CTD system armed:
- When any door is opened without being unlocked by using the keyless entry transmitter to unlock the doors.
- When any door is opened without being unlocked by using the correct key to manually unlock the RH front door.
The components of the system are:
- Body Control Module
- Driver Door Module
- Door Ajar Switches
- Liftgate Module
- Passenger Door Module
- Power Door Lock Switches
- RH and LH Door Handle Switches
- RH Door Lock Cylinder Switches
- Rear Window Wiper Cutout and Liftglass Ajar Jam Switches, on sport utility vehicles