2009 Chrysler PT Cruiser Owner Manual - Page 21

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 19 VEHICLE SECURITY ALARM SYSTEM - IF EQUIPPED The Vehicle Security Alarm 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 that triggered the alarm is deactivated, the alarm will continue to sound until three minutes of alarm time is reached. If the monitored system that 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 key from the ignition switch and get out of the vehicle. 2. Lock the door using either the power door lock switch, or the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter, and close all doors. 3. The indicator light in the instrument cluster will flash rapidly for 16 seconds. This shows that the Vehicle Security Alarm 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 RKE transmitter, the system will automatically disarm. After 16 seconds, the indicator light will flash slowly. This shows that the system is fully armed. 2