Perimeter Alarm

The BCM  controls the operation of the perimeter alarm. It monitors inputs from the RKE  system, the passive entry system (if equipped), the power door lock system, the PATS  and the ignition status to determine when to arm the perimeter alarm.

The BCM  monitors all of the door ajar switches, the luggage compartment lid ajar input, the hood ajar switch and the ignition status to determine when to activate the perimeter alarm. When the BCM  detects an input indicating an unauthorized entry into the vehicle, the BCM  activates the perimeter alarm by sounding the horn and flashing all the turn signals and interior courtesy lamps at regular intervals.

The BCM  monitors the RKE  system, the passive entry system (if equipped), and the PATS  to determine when to disarm the perimeter alarm.

A switch inhibit feature temporarily disables the door lock control switches and the interior luggage compartment lid release switch 20 seconds after the vehicle is electronically locked. For detailed information of the switch inhibit feature,

Refer to: HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS - SYSTEM OPERATION AND COMPONENT DESCRIPTION .

Additionally, there is a door lock LED  indicator located on each door window sill. The indicators provide lock/unlock indication for each door. They illuminate when the door is locked and are off when the door is unlocked. For detailed information of the door lock LED  indicators,

HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS - SYSTEM OPERATION AND COMPONENT DESCRIPTION .

Visual and audible feedback is also provided when locking or unlocking the vehicle. For detailed information of the vehicle locking and unlocking feedback,

Refer to: HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS - SYSTEM OPERATION AND COMPONENT DESCRIPTION .