Theft Systems Description and Operation: Notes
When armed, the content theft deterrent 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. If equipped, a siren will also be activated. However, the content theft deterrent system does not affect engine starting.
An unauthorized entry can be any of the following with the content theft deterrent system armed:
- Unauthorized entry into the underhood area
- Unauthorized entry into the rear compartment
- When any door is opened without receiving a valid unlock command
- After a battery reconnect, if the battery was disconnected with the content theft deterrent system armed
The components of the content theft deterrent system are:
- Body Control Module (BCM)
- Keyless Entry Control Module (RPO ATH)
- Remote Control Door Lock Receiver
- Security LED
- Door ajar switches
- Rear compartment ajar switch
- Hood ajar switch
- External siren, if equipped