Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation: Notes
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When armed, the content theft deterrent (CTD) system is designed to deter vehicle content theft by pulsing the horns and exterior lamps for approximately 30 seconds 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 or the liftgate is opened without first being unlocked using the keyless entry transmitter
- When the driver door is opened without being first unlocked using the driver door key cylinder
- When the hood is opened (if equipped with remote vehicle start)
- After a battery reconnect, if the battery was disconnected with the CTD system armed
The components of the CTD system are:
- Body control module (BCM)
- Remote control door lock receiver (RCDLR)
- Security indicator
- Door ajar switches
- Liftgate ajar switch
- Driver door key cylinder switch
- Hood ajar switch (if equipped)