Description and Operation — Perimeter Alarm — Overview

Overview

The perimeter alarm has three modes of operation:

• ARMED - The perimeter alarm is enabled when the ignition is off and all vehicle entry points are electrically locked for 20 seconds.
• ALARMED - When the perimeter alarm is triggered, the horn sounds, all turn signal lamps and interior lamps flash. The horn stops sounding after 30 seconds, but the lamps continue to flash for up to 5 minutes.
• DISARMED - The perimeter alarm is disabled when a vehicle entry point is opened or unlocked, or when the ignition is ON.

The panic alarm operates similarly to the perimeter alarm, but is only activated when the ignition is off and the RKE transmitter panic button is used. For additional information on the panic alarm feature, refer to
Refer to: Door Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems - System Operation and Component Description (501-14 Door Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Description and Operation).

Visual and audible feedback is also provided when locking or unlocking the vehicle. For detailed information on locking and unlocking the vehicle, refer to
Refer to: Door Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems - System Operation and Component Description (501-14 Door Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Description and Operation).

The switch lockout feature temporarily disables door lock switch control 20 seconds after the vehicle is electronically locked. For detailed information on the switch lockout feature,
Refer to: Door Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems - System Operation and Component Description (501-14 Door Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Description and Operation).