2008 Saturn Astra Owner's Manual - Page 69

Keys, Doors and Windows 2-9 Content Theft-Deterrent This vehicle has a content theft-deterrent alarm system. Arming the System To arm the system: 1. Close all doors, windows, hood and sunroof. 2. Press c on the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter. The security light flashes when the vehicle is armed. How the System Alarm is Activated To activate the system if it is armed, open any door, the liftgate or hood. The horn will sound and the hazard warning flashers will flash. How to Turn Off the System Alarm To turn off the system alarm, do one of the following: The security light is located on the instrument panel. Do not use this system if there are people in the vehicle. The doors can not be unlocked from inside the vehicle. Disarming the System To disarm the system, do one of the following: • Press the unlock button on the RKE transmitter. • Press d on the RKE transmitter. • Turn the ignition on. The security light stays on for approximately one second when the vehicle is disarming. • Insert the key in the ignition and turn it on. The theft-deterrent system is disarmed when the alarm is turned off.