The security system has a special mode for long term storage. This mode prevents the security system from discharging the battery after a period of days without any ignition key switch activity. Refer to Table 1.
In storage mode, all alarm functions are suspended and the receiver is shut down and will not respond to the key fob. The vehicle is immobilized because the starter motor and Ignition/EFI controllers are disabled. When the storage mode is entered, the security lamp stops flashing to conserve power.
To wake up the security system from storage mode, the ignition key must be turned ON. This will trigger the alarm if the system was previously armed. You must use the key fob or personal code to disarm the system and stop the alarm.
If the ignition is switched from ON-OFF quickly, then the security system will wake-up without activating the alarm.
To set the storage mode preferences, refer to Table 2.
Table 1. Storage Mode Options
FLASHES
TIME
1 flash
10 days (factory setting)
2 flashes
20 days
3 flashes
60 days
4 flashes
infinite
Table 2. Storage Mode Configuration
STEP
NO.
ACTION
WAIT FOR CONFIRMATION
NOTES
1
Turn IGN key ON-OFF-ON-OFF-ON
2
Press left turn switch 2 times and release
1-4 flashes turn signals & indicators depending on vehicle configuration
(See BATTERY DISCONNECTS AND CONFIGURING section)
1 flash - Worldwide TSM, no security system
2 flashes - North American/Domestic configuration TSSM
3 flashes - Netherlands configuration TSSM (Dealer configurable only)
4 flashes - international configuration TSSM
3
Press and hold key fob button until confirmation is received
1 flash turn signals & indicators
4
Release and then hold key fob button until confirmation is received
2 flashes turn signals & indicators
5
Release and then hold key fob button until confirmation is received
3 flashes turn signals & indicators
6
Press left turn switch 1 time and release
Turn signals & indicators flash to indicate the current option selected
see Storage Mode Options table
7
Press left turn switch to advance through options
Turn signals & indicators flash to indicate the new option selected
see Storage Mode Options table
8
Turn IGN key OFF