Security System
Immobilizer System
This system prevents a key that has not been pre-registered from starting the power
system.
NOTICE
Leaving the key in the vehicle can result in theft or
accidental movement of the vehicle.
Always take the key with you whenever you leave the
vehicle unattended.
Pay attention to the following when pressing the POWER button:
• Do not allow objects that emit strong radio waves near the POWER button.
• Make sure the key is not covered by or touching a metal object.
• Do not bring a key from another vehicle’s immobilizer system near the POWER
button.
• Do not put the key near magnetic items. Electronic device, such as televisions and
audio systems emit strong magnetic fields. Note that even a key chain can
become magnetic.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
Canadian models
Apply and hold the brake pedal before turning the
vehicle on the first time after the battery has been
disconnected.
Security System Alarm
The security system alarm activates when the tailgate, hood, or doors are forcibly
opened. The alarm does not activate if the tailgate or doors are opened with the key,
remote transmitter or keyless access system.
Do not alter the system or add other devices to it.
Doing so may damage the system and make your
vehicle inoperable.
However, the alarm activates if a door is opened with the key and then the hood is
opened before the power mode is set to ON.
The security system alarm continues for a maximum
of two minutes until the security system alarm
deactivates.
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■ When the security system alarm activates
1Security System Alarm
The horn sounds intermittently, and some exterior lights flash.
Do not set the security system alarm when someone
is in the vehicle or a window is open. The system can
accidentally activate when:
• Unlocking the door with the lock tab.
• Opening the hood with the hood release handle.
• Taking the transmission out of (P.
■ To deactivate the security system alarm
Unlock the vehicle using the key, remote transmitter, or keyless access system, or
turn the power mode is set to ON. The system, along with the horn and flashing
lights, is deactivated.
If the 12-volt battery goes dead after you have set the
security system alarm, the security alarm may go off
once the 12-volt battery is recharged or replaced.
If this occurs, deactivate the security system alarm by
unlocking a door using the key, remote transmitter,
or keyless access system.
■ Setting the security system alarm
The security system alarm automatically sets when the following conditions have
been met:
• The power mode is set to VEHICLE OFF.
• The hood is closed.
• All doors and tailgate are locked from outside with the remote transmitter or
keyless access system.
■ When the security system alarm sets
The security system alarm indicator in the instrument panel blinks and the blinking
interval changes after about 15 seconds.
■ To cancel the security system alarm
The security system alarm is canceled when the vehicle is unlocked using the remote
transmitter or keyless access system, or when the power mode is set to ON. The
security system alarm indicator goes off at the same time.
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Panic Mode
■
■ The panic button on the remote
transmitter
If you press the panic button for
approximately one second, the following will
occur for about 30 seconds:
• The horn sounds.
Panic
Button
• Some exterior lights flash.
■ Canceling panic mode
• Press any button on the remote transmitter.
• Set the power mode to ON.
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