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Keys, doors and windows

Anti-theft alarm

In this manual: Keys, doors and windows
Introduction — 1In Brief — 17Keys, doors and windows — 27Seats, Safety Systems — 20Storage — 17Instruments and controls — 42Air conditioning — 11Driving and operation — 50Vehicle care — 45Service and maintenance — 3Technical data — 5Customer information — 3Exterior lights — 11Instrument panel light control — 1Reading lamps — 1Special lighting functions — 2
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The anti-theft alarm includes the immobiliser with which it operates.

It monitors:

  • Doors, tailgate and hood;
  • Passenger compartment and luggage compartment;
  • Vehicle tilt, for example if it is being lifted;
  • Ignition.

Activation

  • Automatic activation 30 seconds after locking the vehicle by pressing the e button on the remote control (system initialisation)
  • Direct activation by pressing the e button on the remote control once more after locking,

Note

Changes made to the passenger compartment, for example fitting seat covers, and open windows or sunroof can impair the operation of the interior monitoring.

Activation without interior monitoring and tilt monitoring

Activation sans surveillance de l'habitacle et de l'inclinaison du véhicule

Deactivate interior monitoring and tilt monitoring when animals are left in the vehicle, as large amounts of ultrasonic signals or their movements may trigger the alarm. Also deactivate it when the vehicle is on a ferry or a train.

  1. Close the tailgate, hood, windows and sunroof.
  2. Press the buttonLED du bouton   s'allume. The
    LED on the buttonpendantlights up
    for a maximum of 10 minutes.
  3. Close the doors.
  4. Activate the anti-theft alarm.

The status message is shown on the driver information centre.

Status LED

LED d'état

The status LED is integrated into the sensor on the top of the control panel.

Status during the first 30 seconds after activating the anti-theft alarm:

LED on = test, arming delay.

LED flashing rapidly = door, tailgate or hood open or not properly closed, or system fault.

Status after the system is armed:

LED flashing slowly = the system is armed.

In case of faults, contact a workshop.

Deactivation

Unlocking the vehicle with the remote control deactivates the anti-theft system. The system is not deactivated when the driver's door is unlocked with the key.

Alarm

Once triggered, the alarm sounds through a self-powered siren while the hazard warning lights flash. The number and duration of alarm signals are specified by law.

The anti-theft alarm can only be deactivated by pressing the buttonor by switching on the ignition.


An alarm activation that has not been stopped by the driver will be indicated by the hazard warning lights.

They will flash rapidly three times the next time the vehicle is unlocked using the remote control. In addition, a warning message or code is shown in the driver information centre once the ignition is switched on.

Vehicle messages 109.

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