Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS)

The BCM controls the VTSS, if equipped. To arm the VTSS, the BCM will begin the VTSS Prearming process, which last for 16 seconds after the following criteria is met. The key is removed from the ignition switch and the operator locks the vehicle using a key fob or power door lock switch with the doors closed or if the doors are open it will then begin when all doors are closed. During Prearm, the VTSS indicator located in the Instrument Cluster flashes 2 times per second. Prearm is exited if any door/tailgate is opened, flip-up, glass is opened, a cylinder lock switch is turned to unlock, or the ignition is turned on. After the Prearm timer expires, the BCM goes to the armed mode and flashes the VTSS indicator at a slower rate. The BCM monitors the door ajar, flip-up glass ajar, tailgate ajar and ignition status and trips to alarming if any of these change states. Disarming the VTSS feature is done with any key cylinder lock switch, a Remote Keyless Entry system "unlock" or the ignition turned to the "ON" position with a valid SKIM key. If the BCM is triggered to the Alarm state, it flashes the headlamps, hazard lamps and actuates the Horn on and off for 3 minutes, then will flash the headlamps and hazard lamps without the horn for an additional 15 minutes until it times out. After the time-out, the alarm will return to the armed state. If the alarm was triggered while the operator was away from the vehicle, the BCM will chirp the horn 3 times (Tamper Alert) when the driver disarms the alarm.