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 the system is disabled and it is not protecting the vehicle. The vehicle usually restarts; however, you may want to take the vehicle to your dealer before turning off the engine. See Immobilizer Operation (Keyless Access) or Immobilizer Operation (Key Access) for more information.
START ABORTED BY THEFT DETERRENT
This message displays if there is a communication problem between the keyless access system and the vehicle. The vehicle cannot be started when this message displays.
See your dealer for service.
THEFT ATTEMPTED
This message displays if the theft-deterrent system has detected a break-in attempt while you were away from the vehicle.
See Anti-theft Alarm System for more information.
See also:
California Proposition
65 Warning
Most motor vehicles, including this
one, contain and/or emit chemicals
known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Engine
exhaust, many par ...
Hydraulic Power Steering
Your vehicle has hydraulic power steering. It may require maintenance. See Power
Steering Fluid Power Steering Fluid .
If power steering assist is lost because the engine stops or the power s ...
Starting the Vehicle with a Low Transmitter Battery
Replace the battery if the REPLACE
BATTERY IN REMOTE KEY
message displays in the DIC.
See “Replace Battery In Remote
Key” under Key and Lock Messages for additional
information.
If the trans ...