Operating instructions

Locks & Alarm
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ALARM SYSTEM
Your car is fitted with a sophisticatedelectronic anti-theft alarmand
engine immobilisationsystem. In order to ensure maximum
security and minimum inconvenience,you are strongly advised to
gain a full understandingof the alarm system,by thoroughly
reading this section of the handbook.
ENGINE IMMOBILISATION
Engine immobilisationis an important aspectof the car’s security
system and includesa feature known as ’passive immobilisation’,
designed to safeguardthe car from theft should the driver forget to
lock the doors. The engine is automatically immobilised whenever
the alarm is armed, and also thirty seconds after the starter switch
is turned off AND the driver’sdoor is opened.
It is almost impossibleto leave the car unattended without the
engine being immobilisedautomatically.For this reason, it is
important that all drivers are fullyaware that the engine can only be
re-mobilisedby pressing the plain button on the handset. The
engine will not be re-mobilisedif the car is unlockedwith the key.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
If the starter will not operate:
Press the handsetunlock button and try again.
If the starter still does not operate:
Press the handsetunlock button at least four times (to
resynchronisethe handset) and try again.
Care Points .........
Always adopt this simple
’five-point’ drill, whenever you
leave your car - even for just a
few minutes:
• Fully close all windows,
bonnet and sunroof.
• Remove any valuables (or
hide them in the luggage
compartment).
• Remove the starter key and
handset.
• Engage the steering lock
(by slightly turning the
steering wheel until it
locks).
• Lock all the doors and the
luggage compartment and
arm the alarm.