2015 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - Page 47

2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows Disarming the Alarm System To disarm the alarm system or turn off the alarm if it has been activated: . . will bypass the 30-second delay and immediately arm the alarm system. The vehicle alarm system will not arm if the doors are locked with the key. If the driver door is opened without first unlocking with the RKE transmitter, the horn will chirp and the lights will flash to indicate pre-alarm. If the vehicle is not started, or the door is not unlocked by pressing K on the RKE transmitter during the 10-second pre-alarm, the alarm will be activated. The alarm will also be activated if a passenger door, the liftgate, or the hood is opened without first disarming the system. When the alarm is activated, the turn signals flash and the horn sounds for about 30 seconds. The alarm system will then re-arm to monitor for the next unauthorized event. How to Detect a Tamper Condition If K is pressed and the horn chirps and the lights flash three times, the alarm was activated while the alarm system was armed. If the alarm system has been activated, a message will appear on the DIC. See Security Messages on page 5-36. Press K on the RKE transmitter. Unlock the vehicle using the Keyless Access system. Start the vehicle. . To avoid setting off the alarm by accident: . Lock the vehicle after all occupants have left the vehicle and all doors are closed. Always unlock a door with the RKE transmitter or use the Keyless Access system. Power Sounder, Inclination Sensor, and Intrusion Sensor In addition to the standard theft-deterrent system features, this system also has an inclination sensor and intrusion sensor. The power sounder provides an audible alarm which is different from the vehicle's horn. It has its own power source, and can sound an alarm when the vehicle's battery is compromised. . Unlocking the driver door with the key will not disarm the system or turn off the alarm.