Vehicle Security - Chevrolet 2012 Malibu Owner's Manual

Vehicle Security

This vehicle has theft-deterrent
features; however, they do not make
it impossible to steal.
Anti-theft Alarm System
This vehicle has an anti-theft alarm
system.
In addition to standard
theft-deterrent system capabilities,
this system also has an intrusion
sensor and inclination sensor.
Arming the System
To arm the system, press
RKE transmitter.
The alarm automatically arms after
about 30 seconds. The security
light, located on the instrument
panel, flashes.
V
Press on the RKE transmitter to
open the boot without setting off the
alarm. The system rearms when the
boot is closed.
Disarming the System
To disarm the system, do one of the
following:
.
Press
.
Approach the vehicle with the
RKE transmitter (keyless
access).
.
Start the engine.
The alarm automatically disarms.
How to Detect a Tamper
Condition
If is pressed and the horn
Q
sounds, an attempted break-in
on the
occurred while the system was
armed.
If the alarm has been activated, the
THEFT ATTEMPTED message will
appear on the DIC. See Anti-theft
Alarm System Messages on
page 4‑40 for additional information.
Keys, Doors, and Windows
on the RKE transmitter.
Intrusion Sensor
The vehicle's intrusion sensor
monitors the vehicle interior and
provides an alarm signal to the
theft-deterrent module in the event
of an unauthorised entry into the
vehicle's interior. Do not allow
passengers or pets to remain in the
vehicle when the intrusion sensor is
activated. Before arming the
theft-deterrent system and activating
the intrusion sensor, do the
following:
.
Make sure all doors, windows,
and the sunroof (if equipped) are
completely closed.
.
Turn off any fans or blowers.
Moving air may trigger the alarm.
.
Be sure to secure any loose
items such as a sunshade or
window blinds.
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