2014 Cadillac SRX Owner Manual - Page 46

2-18 Keys, Doors, and Windows If the alarm system has been activated, a message will appear on the DIC. See Security Messages on page 5-38. Disarming the Alarm System To disarm the alarm system or turn off the alarm if it has been activated: . . Press K on the RKE transmitter. Unlock the vehicle using the Keyless Access system. Start the vehicle. Immobilizer See Radio Frequency Statement on page 13-15. The security light, in the instrument cluster, comes on if there is a problem with arming or disarming the theft-deterrent system. The system has one or more RKE transmitters matched to an immobilizer control unit in your vehicle. Only a correctly matched RKE transmitter will start the vehicle. If the transmitter is ever damaged, you may not be able to start your vehicle. When trying to start the vehicle, the security light comes on briefly when the ignition is turned on. If the engine does not start and the security light stays on, there is a problem with the system. Turn the ignition off and try again. . To avoid setting off the alarm by accident: . Immobilizer Operation This vehicle has a passive theft-deterrent system. The system does not have to be manually armed or disarmed. The vehicle is automatically immobilized when the vehicle is turned off. The immobilization system is disarmed when the pushbutton start is activated to enter the ACC/ ACCESSORY mode or the ON/ RUN/START mode and a valid transmitter is present in the vehicle. 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. . Unlocking the driver door with the key will not disarm the system or turn off the alarm. How to Detect a Tamper Condition If K is pressed and the horn chirps three times, the alarm was activated while the alarm system was armed.