Anti-Theft System

NOTE: Anti-theft system may also be referred to as Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS).

The VTSS is integrated into Body Control Module (BCM). VTSS monitors vehicle doors, ignition switch, liftgate and lift glass to determine if alarm should trigger. When an unauthorized entry is detected, system responds by sounding horn, flashing headlights, flashing taillights and flashing parking lights for 3 minutes. VTSS does not prevent engine from starting. Sentry Key Immobilizer System (SKIS) receives a message from BCM to prevent engine from starting. See SENTRY KEY IMMOBILIZER SYSTEM .

System can be armed by using remote keyless entry transmitter or by pressing power door lock switch when exiting vehicle. VTSS uses a security light located above instrument cluster to indicate when system is armed. System can be disarmed by unlocking a front door, liftgate or by remote keyless entry transmitter. If vehicle is tampered with anti-theft indicator light will change from a slow steady flash to a quick double flash and horn chirp will not function when unlock command is received from remote keyless entry transmitter.

Panic alert mode flashes headlight and taillights, pulses horn and disarms alarm. Driver can exit panic alert mode by either pushing panic button on remote keyless entry transmitter or by driving vehicle more than 15 MPH.

Whenever BCM is replaced, VTSS must be enabled by unlocking doors with key one time or by using scan tool. This allows BCM to see that the vehicle is equipped with an VTSS.