KEYS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS 43If the driver door is opened withoutfirst unlocking with the RKEtransmitter, the horn will chirp andthe lights will flash to indicatepre-alarm. If the vehicle is not started,or the door is not unlocked bypressing K on the RKE transmitterduring the 10-second pre-alarm, thealarm will be activated.The alarm will also be activated if apassenger door, the boot, or thebonnet is opened without firstdisarming the system. When thealarm is activated, the indicators flashand the horn sounds for about30 seconds. The alarm system willthen re-arm to monitor the nextunauthorised event.Disarming the Alarm SystemTo disarm the alarm system or turnoff the alarm if it has been activated:. Press K on the RKE transmitter.. Unlock the vehicle using theKeyless Access system.. Start the vehicle.To avoid setting off the alarm byaccident:. Lock the vehicle after alloccupants have left the vehicleand all doors are closed.. Always unlock a door with theRKE transmitter or use the KeylessAccess system.Unlocking the driver door with the keywill not disarm the system or turn offthe alarm.How to Detect a TamperConditionIf K is pressed on the RKEtransmitter and the horn chirps andthe lights flash three times, a previousalarm occurred while the system wasarmed.If the alarm has been activated, amessage will appear on the DIC. SeeSecurity Messages 0 148.Power Sounder, InclinationSensor and Intrusion SensorIn addition to the standardtheft-deterrent system features, thissystem may also have a powersounder, inclination sensor, andintrusion sensor.The power sounder provides anaudible alarm, which is distinct fromthe vehicle's horn. It has its ownpower source, and can sound an alarmif the vehicle's battery iscompromised.The inclination sensor can set off thealarm if it senses movement of thevehicle, such as a change in vehicleorientation.The intrusion sensor monitors thevehicle interior, and can activate thealarm if it senses unauthorised entryinto the vehicle's interior. Do not allowpassengers or pets to remain in thevehicle when the intrusion sensor isactivated.Before arming the theft-deterrentsystem and activating the intrusionsensor:. Make sure all doors and windowsare completely closed.. Secure any loose items such assunshades.. Make sure there are noobstructions blocking the sensorsin the front overhead console.
