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Antitheft and Alarm Systems: Service and Repair

Disabling Alarm
To disable the passive feature of the alarm:

1. Ignition "OFF."

2. Bring transmitter into antenna range.

3. Hold transmitter button down for 20 seconds.

The door locks will try to unlock when the button is first depressed. The door locks will cycle once when the disable process is complete (approximately 20 seconds.)

Activating Alarm
To re-enable the passive feature of the alarm:

1. Ignition "OFF."

2. Bring transmitter into antenna range.

3. Hold transmitter button down for 20 seconds.

The door locks will try to unlock when the button is first depressed. The door locks will cycle once when the re-enable process is complete.

Unlocking Liftgate and Sliding Door
The Liftgate and Sliding Door can be "unlocked" by bringing a transmitter in range or individually (using the door key), in the lock cylinder in the Liftgate or Sliding Door.