2008 Chrysler PT Cruiser Owner Manual - Page 38

36 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE NOTE: If the keyfob is equipped with a screw, reinstall and tighten the screw until snug. SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED The system monitors the doors, liftgate, and ignition switch for unauthorized operation. If something triggers the alarm, the system will signal for about 18 minutes. For the first three minutes the horn will sound and the headlights, park lights, tail lights and the indicator light in the cluster will flash. Then the exterior lights will flash for another 15 minutes. If the monitored system, which triggered the alarm is deactivated the alarm will continue to sound until three minutes of alarm time is reached. If the monitored system, which triggered the alarm is deactivated after the alarm has been on for three minutes the alarm will shut off immediately. To set the alarm: 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 indicator light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly for 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 by either the power door lock switch or the remote keyless entry transmitter, the system will automatically disarm. After 16 seconds the indicator light will flash slowly. This shows that the system is fully armed.