Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Vehicle Start Up
If the VTSS is armed when it goes into battery save mode, it will wake up in the 15 minute lights flashing alarm mode. You must disarm the VTSS with the RKE UNLOCK button or the VTSS will start alarming whenever another monitored input is active.
- Wake the vehicle up by pressing the Driver side exterior door handle.
- If the door does not open, the vehicle is armed (VTA lamp will start flashing). Press the RKE unlock button and then press the exterior door handle.
- If the VTSS is active there will be a 15 minute lights only alarm.
- Place ignition in the RUN position (this exits Battery save mode and places the BCM in the normal powered state).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.