Content Theft Deterrent (CTD) Description and Operation: Notes

The content theft deterrent (CTD) system, when armed, 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 the rear compartment ajar switch has been opened without the use of the keyless entry system or without first being unlocked.
• When any door 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 cylinder or keyless entry transmitter.
• When the hood is opened (if equipped with a hood ajar switch).
• After a battery reconnect, if the battery was disconnected with the CTD system armed.

The components of the CTD system are:

• The body control module
• The remote control door lock receiver (RCDLR)
• The security indicator
• The door lock/unlock switches
• The driver door module (DDM), passenger door module (PDM)
• The door ajar switches
• The driver door key cylinder switch
• The hood ajar switch (if equipped)
• The rear compartment ajar switch