Excluding the alarm

Excluding the alarm

If the remote control batteries are run down or the alarm system is faulty, it is possible to de-activate the system by turning the emergency key to the OFF position.

When the vehicle is handed over, check that the emergency key is in the ON position.

Turn the key to the OFF position if the vehicle is not going to be used for a long period (more than three weeks).

To reset the system, turn the emergency key to the ON position again.

Surveillance

During surveillance the LED flashes at a frequency of 0.8 Hz and the alarm system checks:

• the front/rear doors and lids;
• the disconnection of the battery and/or whether cables are cut;
• the ignition switch against unauthorized insertions;
• movements inside the passenger compartment (volumetric surveillance).

Alarm state

The system enters into an alarm state when one of the surveillance sensors (see previous list) detects an irregular situation.

The alarm state is manifest by the siren being activated for a maximum of three 26 second cycles in addition to the direction indicators coming on for a maximum of 4.7 minutes (only in countries where this is permitted by the legislation) if the cause of the alarm persists.

To come out of the alarm system:

• press the remote control switch (see chapter on "SWITCHING OFF" above);
• turn the emergency key to the OFF position.

NOTE The alarm condition for the "SURVEILLIANCE" stage however, remains memorized in the control unit.

This last procedure should only be used in emergency situations if the alarm system cannot be switched off using the remote control.

Inhibiting the volumetric surveillance

Before the alarm system is switched on, the volumetric surveillance can be excluded in the following way:

With the ignition key in the ON position, turn the key in quick succession in the following positions: OFF - ON - OFF.

The confirmation that the volumetric surveillance has been excluded is given by the LED coming on for 2 seconds.

It is possible to return the key to the ON position for a maximum of 30 seconds after this operation with re-enabling the volumetric surveillance; this function is useful, for example, in allowing the electric windows to be closed.

When the key is returned to the ON position, for a period of more than 30 seconds, when the alarm is switched on for the second time, the volumetric surveillance is reinstated.