Anti-theft alarm
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have an anti-theft alarm.
The anti-theft alarm is activated automatically when the vehicle is locked using the vehicle key.
The anti-theft alarm outputs acoustic and visual warning signals for up to five minutes.
When does the system trigger an alarm?
—When a door that was unlocked mechanically with the vehicle key is opened.
—If the bonnet is opened.
—If the boot lid is opened.
—If the ignition is switched on using an invalid key.
—If the 12-volt vehicle battery is disconnected.
—If there is movement inside the vehicle (in vehicles with interior monitoring) (→ Interior
monitoring system and anti-tow alarm, Description).
—If the vehicle is lifted or towed (vehicles with anti-tow alarm) (→ Interior monitoring system and
anti-tow alarm, Description).
—If the vehicle is transported on a car ferry or by rail (vehicles with anti-tow alarm or interior
monitoring) (→ Interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm, Description).
Switching off the alarm
—Unlock the vehicle using the unlocking button
on the vehicle key.
—OR: switch on the ignition using a valid vehicle key. A short alarm lasting around one second may
sound.
—On vehicles with Keyless Access: grip the door handle (→ Keyless Access, Description).
The anti-theft alarm will not function correctly if the 12-volt vehicle battery is weak or
discharged.
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