Get Operation -> Anti-theft alarm system Guide for Cupra Formentor SUV First Generation (2020-2024)

Opening and closing

Lock the vehicle and activate the “Safe”

security system.

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If the sensors are very dirty, e.g. have a

WARNING

layer of salt, the correct functioning of the

sensors on the door handles may be affec-

ted. In this case, clean the vehicle.

Do not leave anyone (especially children) in

the vehicle if it is locked from the outside

and the “Safe” security system is activated,

as the doors and windows cannot then be

opened from the inside. Locked doors

could delay assistance in an emergency.

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Press the locking button  once on the ve-

hicle key.

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If the vehicle is fitted with an automatic

gearbox, the vehicle can only be locked by

pressing the parking lock button P.

Lock the vehicle without activating the

“Safe” system.

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To improve the safety of your vehicle, the

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Press the locking  button on the vehicle

key twice.

remote control of the system is equipped

with a position sensor. If this remote con-

trol does not detect movement for a cer-

tain length of time, the system will con-

clude that the vehicle cannot be opened

(e.g. on a night table) so it will be disabled.

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OR: touch the sensor surface on the out-

Anti-theft alarm system

side of the door handle twice Fig. 78

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Description

When the “Safe” security system is disa-

bled, the following needs to be taken into

account:

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If, when trying to block the vehicle, the

The anti-theft alarm makes it more difficult

to break into the vehicle or steal it. The sys-

tem will initiate acoustic and optical warning

signals when your vehicle is tried to be

forced.

last used key is still inside, all the turn sig-

nals will flash 4 times.

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The vehicle can be unlocked and opened

from the inside using an door handle.

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The anti-theft alarm is activated.

Locking system “Safe”¹⁾

The anti-theft alarm is automatically turned

on when the vehicle is locked with the key.

The system is immediately activated and the

turn signal light located on the driver door

will flash along with the turn signals, indicat-

ing that the alarm and the locking security

system (double lock) have been turned on.

The vehicle interior monitoring system and

the anti-tow system are disabled.

When the vehicle is blocked, the “Safe” se-

curity system puts the door handles out of

operation and prevents unauthorised per-

sons for entering. The doors cannot be

“Safe” status

The flashing frequency of the diode in the

door sill immediately confirms the process.

Initially, the diode flashes in a fast sequence

for a brief period, then it stops for approxi-

mately 30 seconds and, lastly continues

flashing slowly.

opened from inside

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Depending on the vehicle, when switching

the ignition off, a warning may be displayed

on the control panel screen stating that the

“Safe” security system is activated.

If any of the doors or the bonnet are open,

they will not be included in the protection

zones of the vehicle when the alarm is con-

nected. If the door or the bonnet are

Available depending on market and version.

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Operation

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subsequently closed, they will be automati-

cally included in the protection areas of the

vehicle and the turn signals will flash accord-

ingly when the doors close.

Movement inside the vehicle (in vehicles

Note

with interior monitoring page 103 ).

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After 28 days, the indicator light will be

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When the vehicle is towed (in vehicles with

anti-tow system page 103 ).

switched off to prevent the battery from

exhausting if the vehicle has been left

parked for a long period of time. The alarm

system remains activated.

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When the vehicle is raised (in vehicles with

anti-tow system page 103 ).

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The turn signal light will flash twice on

opening and deactivating the alarm.

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If, after the audible warning goes off, an-

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When the vehicle is transported on a ferry

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The turn signal light will flash once on clos-

other monitored area is accessed (e.g. the

rear lid is opened after a door has been

opened), the alarm is triggered again.

or by rail (vehicles with an anti-tow system or

vehicle interior monitoring page 103 ).

ing and activating the alarm.

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When does the system trigger an alarm?

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When a trailer connected to the anti-theft

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The anti-theft alarm is not activated

alarm system is disconnected.

The anti-theft alarm siren will be triggered

for about 30 seconds alongside a sound and

optical (flashing) warning signals and will be

repeated about ten times when the vehicle is

locked and the following unauthorised ac-

tions are attempted:

when the vehicle is locked from within us-

ing the central locking button .

How to turn OFF the alarm

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If the driver door is unlocked mechani-

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Unlock the vehicle with the unlock button

 of the key.

cally with the key, only the driver door is

unlocked, the rest of the doors remain

locked. Only when the ignition has been

turned on will the other doors be available -

but not unlocked - and the central locking

button will be activated.

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OR: turn the ignition on with a valid key.

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Opening a door that is mechanically un-

If the driver’s door is unlocked mechanically

using the key, the ignition must be turned on

within 15 seconds of opening the door.

locked using the vehicle key without switch-

ing on the ignition in the next 15 seconds (in

certain markets, such as the Netherlands,

there is no 15 second waiting time and the

alarm is activated immediately on opening

the door).

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If the vehicle battery is run down or flat

then the anti-theft alarm will not operate

correctly.

Otherwise, the alarm will trigger for 30 sec.

and the ignition will be blocked.

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Vehicle monitoring remains active even if

the battery is disconnected or not working

for any reason.

CAUTION

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A door is opened.

If the anti-theft security system is switched

off, the vehicle interior monitoring and the

tow-away protection are automatically dis-

connected.

Opening the bonnet.

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The alarm is triggered immediately if one

of the battery cables is disconnected while

the alarm system is active.

The rear lid is opened.

When the ignition is switched on with a

non-authorised key.

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Undue manipulation of the alarm.

Disconnection of the vehicle battery.

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Opening and closing

The vehicle interior monitoring and the anti-

tow system are automatically switched on

again next time the vehicle is locked.

The following cases may cause a false

alarm:

Interior monitoring and the anti-

tow system

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Open windows (partially or fully).

It is a monitoring or control function incor-

porated in the anti-theft alarm which detects

unauthorised vehicle entry by means of ul-

trasound.

If you wish to switch off the vehicle interior

monitoring and the anti-tow system, it must

be done each time that the vehicle is locked;

if not, they will be automatically switched on.

Panoramic/tilting sunroof open (partially

or completely).

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Movement of objects inside the vehicle,

such as loose papers, items hanging from

the rear vision mirror (air fresheners), etc.

The vehicle interior monitoring and anti-tow

sensor (tilt sensor) are automatically switch-

ed on when the anti-theft alarm is switched

on. In order to activate it, all the doors and

the rear lid must be closed.

The vehicle interior monitoring and the anti-

tow system should be switched off if animals

are left inside the locked vehicle (otherwise,

their movements will trigger the alarm) or

when, for example, the vehicle is transported

or has to be towed with only one axle on the

ground.

Note

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If the vehicle is relocked and the alarm is

activated without the volumetric sensor

function, relocking will activate the alarm

with all its functions, except the volumetric

sensor. This function is reactivated when

the alarm is switched on again, unless it is

deliberately switched off.

If the “Safe” page 101 security system is

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switched off, the vehicle interior monitoring

and the tow-away protection are automati-

cally disconnected.

Deactivation through the infotainment

system

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If the alarm has been triggered by the

Activation

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Turn off the ignition and press the function

volumetric sensor, this will be indicated by

a flashing of the warning lamp on the driver

door when the vehicle is opened. The flash

is different to the flash indicating the alarm

is activated.

button  > Vehicle > Exterior > Central

locking > Interior monitoring.

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It is automatically switched on when the

anti-theft alarm is activated.

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When the vehicle is locked now, the vehi-

cle interior monitoring and the tow-away

protection are switched off until the next

time the door is opened.

Deactivation

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Open the vehicle with the key, either me-

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The vibration of a mobile phone left in-

chanically or by pressing the  button on the

remote control. The time period from when

the door is opened until the ignition is

turned on should not exceed 15 seconds,

otherwise the alarm will be triggered.

side the vehicle may cause the vehicle inte-

rior monitoring alarm to trigger, as both

sensors react to movements and shakes in-

side the vehicle.

False alarms

Interior monitoring will only operate correct-

ly if the vehicle is completely closed. Please

observe related legal requirements.

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If on activating the alarm, any door or the

rear lid is open, only the alarm will be acti-

vated. The vehicle interior monitoring and

the anti-tow system will only be activated

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Press the  button on the remote control

twice. The volumetric sensor and tilt sensors

will be deactivated. The alarm system re-

mains activated.

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Operation -> Anti-theft alarm system for Your Cupra Formentor SUV First Generation (2020-2024)

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