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Theft Systems Description and Operation

When armed, the content theft deterrent system is designed to deter vehicle content theft by pulsing the horns and exterior lamps for approximately 30 seconds when an unauthorised vehicle entry is detected. However, the content theft deterrent system does not affect engine starting.

An unauthorised entry can be any of the following with the content theft deterrent system armed:

The components of the content theft deterrent system are:

Use the following procedure in order to arm the system:

1. Place the gear lever in P (park).
2. Turn OFF the vehicle.
3. Open any door.

Note: The system is not armed if the doors are locked manually; the power door lock switch or remote keyless entry transmitter must be used to arm the content theft deterrent system.

4. Lock the doors with the power door lock switch or by pressing the LOCK button on the transmitter. The system is in standby mode and will not start the arming timer until all doors are closed.
5. The system will begin the arm sequence immediately after the last door is closed. If the keyless entry transmitter is used the arm the system after the vehicle doors are closed, the arm sequence will begin as soon as the LOCK command is received by the transmitter.
6. Pressing the LOCK button on the keyless entry transmitter a second time will bypass the delayed arming function and force the system to arm.

Locking the vehicle may be accomplished without arming the content theft deterrent system. Use of the manual door locks will lock the vehicle, but will not arm the content theft deterrent system.

If system arming has been requested by the power door lock switch or the keyless entry transmitter, it must be disarmed.

Note: Disconnecting the battery or removing fuses does not disable the arm or alarm modes, since the BCM stores the content theft deterrent mode status in memory.

The following is a description of each component used in the content theft deterrent system:

Body Control Module

The content theft deterrent system is an internal function of the BCM which utilises serial data and various switch inputs information to perform content theft deterrent functions. When the BCM detects an unauthorized entry, it activates the horns and exterior lamps. The BCM has 4 basic modes (disarmed, standby, armed, and alarm) for operating the content theft deterrent system. The different modes are described below.

1. The BCM has the content theft deterrent system in a disarmed mode until the doors locked by either the power door lock switch or the LOCK button on the transmitter.
2. The BCM enters the standby mode when the above conditions are detected. If a door was already opened when the arm mode was requested, the standby mode does not start the timer until the last door is closed.
3. When the last door is closed, a 15 second timer is activated. Once the timer has expired, the BCM enters the armed mode. After this delay, any unauthorised entry will activate the alarm mode.
4. When the BCM detects an unauthorised entry, the BCM enters the alarm mode. The BCM activates the horns and exterior lamps for 30 seconds. This is followed by a three minute time-out with the horn no longer active. If no new intrusions are detected after the time-out, the horn is not active. The system must be disarmed or the intrusion condition removed after the time-out for the system to exit alarm mode.

Keyless Entry Control Module

The passive keyless entry system can arm and disarm the content theft deterrent system. When a valid keyless entry transmitter is detected while attempting to passively access the vehicle, the keyless entry module will send a message via serial data to disarm the content theft deterrent system.

Remote Control Door Lock Receiver

The keyless entry system can arm and disarm the content theft deterrent system. When the remote control door lock receiver receives a door lock or unlock signal from the transmitter, the remote control door lock receiver sends a message to the BCM via serial data to perform the appropriate arm/disarm functions.

Security Indicator

The security LED is illuminated on the upper I/P by the BCM. The content theft deterrent system uses the security LED to inform the driver of system status prior to arming.

Door Ajar Switches

The content theft deterrent system uses the door ajar switches as a status indicator to activate the alarm. The door ajar switches are monitored by the body control module via a discrete input from each door ajar switch. If the BCM receives a signal indicating a door is opened when the content theft deterrent system is armed, the BCM activates the alarm.

Bonnet Ajar Switch

The content theft deterrent system uses the bonnet ajar switch as a status indicator to activate the alarm. The BCM monitors the bonnet ajar switch via a discrete input from the switch. If the BCM receives a signal indicating the bonnet has been opened when the content theft deterrent system is armed, the BCM activates the alarm.

Tailgate Ajar Switch

The content theft deterrent system uses the tailgate ajar switch as a status indicator to activate the alarm. The BCM monitors the tailgate ajar switch via a discrete input from the switch. If the BCM receives a signal indicating the tailgate has been opened when content theft deterrent system is armed, the BCM activates the alarm.

Intrusion Sensor (RPO UTT)

The intrusion sensor is located in the overhead console and uses two ultrasonic sensors to detect any motion inside the vehicle. If motion is detected inside the vehicle while the content theft deterrent system is armed, the system will transition to the alarm mode. The intrusion sensor also acts as an inclination sensor. The inclination sensor determines the vehicles level when the content theft deterrent system is armed. If the vehicle level is changed while the system is armed, such as being lifted by a tow truck or raised with a jack, the alarm will be activated. The intrusion sensor can be disabled using the intrusion sensor disable switch. The intrusion sensor disable switch also shows the intrusion sensor status using a status LED.

Alarm Siren (RPO UTT)

The content theft deterrent system uses the alarm siren as an audible alert device to alert individuals near the vehicle that a vehicle intrusion is occurring. The siren is supplied power and ground for operation and communicates with the body control module (BCM) via a dedicated LAN circuit.

Inputs

The BCM monitors the following inputs for content theft deterrent:

Outputs

The BCM controls the following for content theft deterrent: