Sebring LXI Convertible V6-2.7L VIN R (2002)
This passive system is designed to protect against vehicle theft. The vehicle theft security system (VTSS) is part of the body control module (BCM),
which monitors vehicle doors and the ignition for unauthorized operation. The alarm activates by sounding the horn, flashing the headlamps, courtesy
lamps, and the VTSS indicator lamp. Passive arming occurs upon normal vehicle exit by turning the ignition off, opening the driver's door, locking the
doors with the power lock, and closing the driver's door or locking the doors with RKE. Manual arming occurs by using the key to lock the doors after
closing them. The indicator lamp in the instrument cluster will flash for 15 seconds, showing that arming is in progress. If no monitored systems are
activated during this period, the system will arm and the indicator will flash at a slow rate. If the indicator lamp remains steadily lit during the arming
process, this can indicate a loss of decklid cylinder lock switch. When something triggers the alarm, the system will signal the headlamps, courtesy
lamps, and horn for about 3 minutes, then headlamps for an additional 15 minutes if the offending input is still present.
For complaints about the Theft Alarm going off on its own use the DRBIII(R) and select "Body Computer" then "Input/Output Display" and read the
"Last VTSS Cause" status.
Tamper Alert - The VTSS indicator lamp will flash twice quickly and the horn will chirp three times when the system is disarmed to indicate a tamper
condition has occurred.
Manual Override - The system will not arm if the doors are locked using the manual lock control (by hand) or if the locks are actuated by an inside
occupant after the door is closed. To verify the system, proceed as follows:
1. Open the driver's door.
2. Remove the ignition key (but keep it in hand).
