Anti-theft alarm
1 Single lock switch control LED on center console
The alarm system is ready for operation in approximately 15 seconds if the vehicle has been locked with a smart key or smart card. This is confirmed by the flashing of the control LED -1-.
If the vehicle is unlocked with the smart key or smart card, the alarm system is disabled.
Note. If the car was unlocked with a mechanical key instead of the electronic key or smart card, an alarm will be triggered.
The alarm can only be turned off by inserting the smart key into the ignition lock, pressing the or buttons on the smart key or, if a valid smart card is present, by grasping the door handle or by pressing the start/off button on the selector lever.
The alarm is triggered if, when the anti-theft alarm is operational:
- the door was opened
- the trunk was opened
- the hood was open.
Audible Alarm: An additional intermittent chime sounds for 30 seconds.
Warning lights: The warning lights flash for about 5 minutes at twice the flashing rate.
The alarm remains activated even if, for example, an open door is immediately closed.
Towing protection device, interior protection device
The switch is located on the center console
Push switch:
- 1 Switching off the towing protection device
- 2 Deactivate interior protector
Switching off the towing protection device
To avoid false alarms, the towing protection device must be switched off during the intended transport or when the vehicle is being loaded onto a vehicle.
Turn the electronic key in the ignition switch to position 0 or 1.
Press the switch at the top -1-. The control LED on the single lock switch lights up for a short time.
If the interior protection device is also to be switched off, wait until the control LED goes out.
Lock the vehicle with an electronic key or smart card.
The towing protection device remains deactivated until the next time the smart key or smart card is locked.
Interior protection device
The interior protection device is ready for operation in approximately 30 seconds if the vehicle has been locked with a smart key or smart card.
An alarm is triggered in case of breaking the side windows and entering the passenger compartment.
Note. Raise the side windows and close the sliding and lifting sunroof.
Do not leave any items (e.g. mascots or hangers) suspended from the interior rear-view mirror or handrails on the ceiling of the passenger compartment - they can cause false alarms.
Switching off the interior protector
If people or animals are to remain in the blocked vehicle, turn off the interior protection device to avoid false alarms.
Turn the electronic key in the ignition switch to position 0 or 1.
Press the switch at the bottom -2-. The control LED on the single lock switch flashes briefly.
If the towing protection device is also to be switched off, wait until the control LED goes out.
Lock the vehicle with an electronic key or smart card.
The interior protection device remains deactivated until the next time the smart key or smart card is locked.