Operation
Operating Principle
In this manual: Operation
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The alarm system responds to:
► opening of the passenger compartment doors, hood, trunk lid, luggage compartment door or its glass;
► movement inside the vehicle (interior monitoring system, see below);
► change in vehicle tilt, for example, when an attempt is made to steal a wheel or when towing;
► interruption of battery power.
The alarm responds to unauthorized actions differently, depending on the export version of the vehicle, namely:
► the alarm sounds for 30 seconds;
► the hazard warning lights turn on for approximately 5 minutes.
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