Anti-Theft Alarm System, Activating And Deactivating

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Activating Anti-Theft Alarm System

Anti-theft warning system is automatically switched on by locking the vehicle. Anti-theft alarm system is then activated immediately.

NOTE:

So that anti-theft alarm system does not trigger unnecessary alarms, close all windows and doors before locking the vehicle.

Deactivating Anti-Theft Alarm System

Anti-theft alarm system is deactivated when the vehicle is unlocked via the unlock button on radio-frequency remote control, or
If vehicle is opened with keyless access, or
When the ignition is switched on.

Unlocking the Vehicle Mechanically (emergency opening)

-- Unlock vehicle at driver door.

Anti-theft alarm system remains activated, however no alarm is triggered.

-- Switch on ignition within 15 seconds.

NOTE:

If the ignition is not switched on after 15 seconds the alarm is triggered.

By switching on the ignition, the electronic immobilizer recognizes a valid vehicle key and deactivates the anti-theft alarm system.