The theft deterrent system on this vehicle is comprised of 2 separate systems:

VTD prevents drive away theft by keeping the vehicle from starting. CTD is the vehicle alarm system which discourages unauthorized entry into the vehicle. These systems are described and diagnosed separately within this section.

SECURITY

The IPC illuminates the SECURITY indicator as determined by the vehicle theft deterrent (VTD) system and the content theft deterrent (CTD) system. The IPC receives a class 2 message from the rear integration module (RIM) or the theft deterrent control module requesting illumination.

STARTING DISABLED -- 33

The DIC displays the STARTING DISABLED -- 33 message when the theft deterrent control module disables the vehicle from starting. The DIC receives a class 2 message from the theft deterrent control module requesting illumination. The IPC sends a class 2 message to the radio in order to activate an audible warning.

THEFT ATTEMPTED -- 25

The DIC displays the THEFT ATTEMPTED -- 25 message when the rear integration module (RIM) detects a potential vehicle theft. The DIC receives a class  2 message from the RIM requesting illumination. The IPC sends a class 2 message to the radio in order to activate an audible warning.

THEFT SYSTEM FAULT -- 12

The DIC displays the THEFT SYSTEM FAULT -- 12 message when the theft deterrent control module detects a malfunction in the theft system . The DIC receives a class 2 message from the theft deterrent control module requesting illumination.

The keyless entry system functions interact with the content theft deterrent system but is diagnosed as a stand-alone system. Refer to Keyless Entry System Description and Operation in Keyless Entry.

The theft deterrent system does not interact with radio theft lock equipped vehicles. Radio theft lock is diagnosed as a stand-alone system. Refer to Radio/Audio System Description and Operation in Entertainment.