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Antitheft and Alarm Systems: Testing and Inspection






Anti-Theft Alarm System, Activating/Deactivating

Anti-theft alarm system, activating

Anti-theft alarm system is automatically switched on by locking the vehicle. Anti-theft alarm system is then activated immediately.

So that the anti-theft alarm system does not trigger unnecessary alarms, close all windows and doors before locking the vehicle.

Anti-theft alarm system, deactivating

The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated if:

The vehicle is unlocked using the unlock button on the remote control key

The ignition is switched on

The Interior Monitoring Deactivation Switch (E267 ) was operated

Unlocking vehicle mechanically (emergency opening)

- Unlock vehicle at driver's door.

Anti-theft alarm system remains activated, however no alarm is triggered.

- Switch on ignition within 15 seconds.

If the ignition is not switched on after 15 seconds the alarm is triggered.

By switching on the ignition, the electronic immobilizer recognizes a valid vehicle key and deactivates the anti-theft alarm system.