2008 Pontiac Vibe Owner's Manual - Page 89

Testing the Alarm To test the alarm: 1. Open all the windows. 2. Set the system as described in the previous procedure. The doors and liftgate should be locked with the key or RKE transmitter. Be sure to wait until the security light starts flashing. 3. Unlock the driver's door from the inside. The system should activate the alarm. 4. Stop the alarm as described in the disarming procedure following. 5. Repeat this operation for the other doors. Also check that the system is activated when the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected. If the system does not work properly, have it checked by your dealer/retailer. How the System Alarm is Activated The system will activate the alarm: • If the driver's or front passenger's door is unlocked without using the key or RKE transmitter. • If any door or the liftgate/liftglass is forcibly opened without the key or RKE transmitter. • If the battery terminal is disconnected and then reconnected. • If the ignition is hot-wired. • If the side window glass is broken or damaged. The security light will come on when the system is activated. If the driver's or front passenger's doors are unlocked without using the key or RKE transmitter, the other doors and the liftgate will be automatically locked again. After one minute the alarm will automatically stop and the security light will start flashing again. 2-17