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SPECIAL FEATURES
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THE ALARM* Setting and deactivating the alarm system Switching off the siren The alarm completes the security
equipment for your vehicle. It offerstwo types of protection. Ð
external protection: when it is set,
the alarm sounds if one of the doors, the boot or the bonnet is opened;
Ð internal protection: when it is set,
the alarm sounds if the sensorsdetect air movement in the passen-ger compartment (a broken window)
or movement within the car.
The alarm also has an anti-tamperfunction. If there is an attempt to tamper with the wires to the siren, control unit or
the battery, the siren sounds and thedirection indicators light.
* According to destination. Setting the alarm (external and internal protection)
Switch the ignition off and get out of the vehicle. Deadlock the vehicle.The doors lock.The direction indicators light for two seconds. The red light on the switch flashes once a second.
5 seconds later, internal protection is set.
45 seconds later, external protection is set. Note:
when the alarm is triggered, the
siren sounds for thirty seconds. After the thirty seconds it stops, but thealarm remains set.
Warning
When the alarm is set, if a door, the tailgate or bonnet are not closed cor-
rectly, the siren sounds for a moment.If the vehicle is closed correctly in thefollowing 45 seconds, the alarm isactivated and the direction indicatorsremain on for two seconds. In all
cases, the alarm is activated after45 seconds. Disarming the alarm(internal and external protection) Press the release button of the remote
control key. The doors unlock.The direction indicators flash for two seconds. The red light on the switch goes out. Note:
if the warning light continues to
flash after de-activation of the alarm, it is a sign that the alarm has been
triggered. The flashing will stop whenthe ignition is switched ON.
