Pre-Armed Phase & Armed Phase

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Nissan Pathfinder. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

When either of the listed operations is performed, the vehicle security system turns into the "PRE-ARMED" phase and the security indicator lamp illuminates.

Smart Entrance Control Unit (SECU) receives "LOCK" signal from key cylinder switch or keyfob after hood, glass hatch and all doors are closed.
Hood, glass hatch and all doors are closed after front doors are locked by key, lock/unlock switch or multi-remote controller.

After about 30 seconds, the system automatically shifts into the "ARMED" phase, the system is set. The security indicator lamp blinks every 2.6 seconds.