Anti-Theft Function: Panic
- If PANIC on the RKE (Remote Keyless Entry) is activated while in ARM mode, alarm activation will be set to hold for 27 seconds. If during the 27 seconds someone breaks in, PANIC mode is cleared and the alarm activates.
- When PANIC on the RKE is activated while in DISARM mode, the horn alarm and hazard lamps will activate for 27 seconds.
- If LOCK, UNLOCK, TRUNK OPEN, or PANIC is activated on the RKE control during Steps 1) or 2), PANIC mode will be cleared.
- When a PANIC signal is received during or after an alarm, the alarm turns OFF, the start inhibitor is set to OFF, and panic mode is set to ON.
- PANIC mode will not start if the ignition key is IN or ON even if a PANIC signal is received.
- PANIC mode operates independently from entry points (door, hood, trunk) being opened or closed.
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