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Using your system
manual (active) arming
The factory default is active arming. In this mode you can activate, or
arm, the system by pressing the button on your transmitter. When the system arms, you will hear a short horn honk and see the parking lights flash once. While the system is armed, the status LED will flash about once per second, showing that the system is actively protecting your vehicle. If you hear a second short horn honk after arming, and see the status LED flashing in groups, see Diagnostics section. This extra short horn honk is called Bypass Notification.
automatic (passive) arming
The system also can be programmed to arm itself automatically (called passive arming). If the system is programmed for passive arming, it will automatically arm 30 seconds after the ignition is turned off and the system “sees” you leave the vehicle by opening and closing a door. Whenever the system is in its
note: Passive arming may qualify for a higher insurance dis- count. Check with your insurance agent
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