Theft-Deterrent Systems; Content Theft-Deterrent - Pontiac Vibe 2003 Owner's Manual

Theft-Deterrent Systems

Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it
impossible to steal. However, there are ways you
can help.

Content Theft-Deterrent

If your vehicle has this feature, the theft-deterrent
system is designed to activate an alarm if any of the
side doors or the liftgate is forcibly unlocked or if
the battery terminal is disconnected and then
reconnected while the system is set.
The alarm will sound the horn intermittently and flash
the headlamps, turn signal lamps and interior lights.
If the driver's or front passenger's side doors are
unlocked forcibly, the other side doors and the liftgate
will be locked automatically.
Arming the System
To arm the system, do the following:
1. Turn the ignition key to the LOCK position and
remove it.
2. Have all passengers get out of the vehicle.
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3. Close and lock all the side doors and liftgate with
the key or remote keyless entry transmitter.
The system will be automatically set after
30 seconds. When the system is set, the indicator
light will start flashing.
4. After the indicator light starts flashing, you may
leave the vehicle.
Do not leave anyone in the vehicle when you set
the system, because unlocking the vehicle from the
inside will activate the system.
The indicator light located
on the instrument panel to
the left of the steering
wheel will come on when
all the side doors and
liftgate are closed
and locked.