Theft-Deterrent Feature
The theft-deterrent feature works by learning a portion of the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to the infotainment system.
The infotainment system does not operate if it is stolen or moved to a different vehicle.
See also:
Following Distance
Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when
driving the vehicle without a trailer.
This can help to avoid situations that require heavy braking and sudden
turns. ...
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
This legal identifier is in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the
left side of the vehicle. It can be seen through the windshield from outside.
The VIN also appears on the Vehicle Cer ...
Anti-theft Alarm System Messages
SERVICE THEFT DETERRENT
SYSTEM
This message displays when there
is a problem with the theft-deterrent
system programmed in the key.
A fault has been detected in the
system which means that t ...






