2008 Dodge Avenger Owner's Manual - Page 20

18 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE • This device must accept any interference that may be received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED The Vehicle Security Alarm (VSA) system monitors the doors and trunk for unauthorized entry and ignition switch for unauthorized operation. If something triggers the alarm, the system will signal for about 18 minutes. For the first 3 minutes, the horn will sound intermittently and the headlights, park lights, taillights and the Vehicle Security Light in the cluster will flash. Then the exterior lights will flash for another 15 minutes. REARMING THE SYSTEM: If something triggers the alarm, and no action is taken to disarm it, the system will turn off the horn after 3 minutes, turn off all of the visual signals after 15 minutes, and then the system will rearm itself. TO ARM THE SYSTEM: 1. Remove the keys from the ignition switch and get out of the vehicle. 2. Lock the door using either the power door lock switch or the Keyless Entry Transmitter, and close all doors. 3. The Vehicle Security Light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly for approximately 16 seconds. This shows that the system is arming. During this period, if a door is opened, the ignition switch is turned ON, or the power door locks are unlocked in any manner, the system