Symptom and function description

All alarm inputs are continuously monitored when the alarm is activated. The alarm is activated by pressing the button. A long flashing signal, from the vehicle's direction indicators, confirms that the alarm is activated and that the doors are locked. The alarm LED will start to flash directly after the system has been activated.

The alarm should trip when:

Door, bonnet or boot lid are opened.
The ignition switch is turned with a non-approved key or subjected to force.
Movement detected in the passenger compartment (only applies if the vehicle is equipped with a movement sensor).
The vehicle is lifted or towed away (only applies if the vehicle is equipped with a level movement sensor).
Someone attempts to disconnect the siren or battery.

The siren is used as the sound source for the alarm function. The siren includes an internal battery which is charged when the lights are on. The climate affects the life of the battery. The battery cannot be replaced as a single component. Consequently the siren should be replaced at regular intervals.

NOTE:

If a vehicle gives a false alarm this can be due to:

Alarm system failure.
That different layers of air form in the vehicle's passenger compartment on account of changes in temperature. The alarm can trip when the layers of air begin to move in the passenger compartment.

If the customer experiences frequent false alarms it is advisable to fault trace the system.

Verification

Check the different alarm system functions as follows:

NOTE:

The alarm must not trip during testing. If the alarm goes off it should be possible to deactivate using the remote key's unlock button or by putting the remote key in the starter switch. A signal confirming alarm deactivation must be given by the direction indicators (two short flashes).

Testing the doors

Open all windows.
Deactivate the movement sensor, then activate the alarm.
Wait 30 seconds.
Open one of the doors by using the handle on the inside of the door.

Testing the hood

Sit in the vehicle.
Deactivate the movement sensor, then activate the alarm.
Wait 30 seconds.
Open the bonnet with the handle below the instrument panel.

Test of automatic activation (market dependent)

Activate the alarm.
Wait 30 seconds.
Deactivate the alarm with the remote key. Do not open the doors or hoods.
Wait two minutes. The vehicle shall automatically activate the alarm and lock the doors.

Testing the movement sensor

Sit in the vehicle.
Deactivate the movement sensor, then activate the alarm.
Wait 30 seconds. Without moving.
Test the movement senor in the passenger compartment by moving.

Testing the function of the indicator LED

Check the LED status before and after alarm activation and with the ignition switched on.

Interpret LED indication flashing as follows:

Unlit LED, indicates that the alarm is deactivated
The LED flashes rapidly, after the alarm has been deactivated, up until the ignition is switched on. Indicates that the alarm has been tripped.
The LED flashes once per second after the vehicle's direction indicators have produced one long flashing signal. Flashing indicates that the alarm is activated.