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.
Content Theft Deterrent Programming
There are 3 modes for content theft deterrent activation/deactivation. They are as follows:
- Active
Content theft will only be armed by using transmitter to lock doors. - Passive
Content theft system will arm 5 minutes after ignition is off, all doors and trunk are closed. Any door opened will reset 5 minute timer. - Disabled
Content theft system will not activate.
To enter programming mode, press PANIC button on transmitter 8-10 times in 5 seconds with ignition on. Within 3 seconds select mode by pressing appropriate button on transmitter. See MODE SELECTION table. BCM will chime once when programming is complete.
| Transmitter Button | Mode |
|---|---|
| LOCK | Active |
| TRUNK | Passive |
| UNLOCK | Disabled |
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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.