Anti-theft alarm system
The vehicle may be equipped with an anti-theft alarm system.
The anti-theft alarm system monitors the doors, the hood, and the trunk lid.
The anti-theft alarm system is automatically activated when you lock the vehicle.
If an attempt is made to access the vehicle without using the appropriate vehicle key, this triggers the anti-theft alarm system, which emits audible and visual warning signals for up to five minutes.
When is the alarm triggered?
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If a door that was unlocked manually using the vehicle key is opened.
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If the hood is opened.
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If the trunk lid is opened.
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If the ignition is switched on with an invalid vehicle key.
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If the 12 V vehicle battery is disconnected.
Switching off the alarm
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Unlock the vehicle with the
unlock button on the vehicle key.Or: switch on the ignition using a valid vehicle key.
This may cause the alarm to sound briefly for approximately 1 second.
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For vehicles with Keyless Access with push-button start: Grasp the door handle ⇒ Keyless Access.
The anti-theft alarm system will not work correctly if the 12 V vehicle battery is weak or drained.
Disconnecting the 12 V vehicle battery may set off the anti-theft alarm system.
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