Alarm

The alarm helps deter unwanted interference with your vehicle when it’s parked.

The alarm is enabled when you lock the vehicle from the outside and disabled when you unlock it.

Attempting to open a locked door triggers the alarm. The vehicle tells you when it is unlocked by folding out the door handles.

 Note

Locking with hood or trunk open

If the hood or the trunk are not properly closed when you lock the vehicle, the alarm won't be fully enabled. In these cases, the alarm will only protect the side doors.

The vehicle also won't detect any motion inside if you've locked it with the hood or trunk still open.

Once you close the hood or trunk, it will lock and be covered by the alarm.

Alarm indicator

The alarm indicator is a red light located at the front center of the dashboard, just inside the windshield. The indicator confirms when the alarm is enabled with a flashing red light.

Location of the alarm indicator

Triggering the alarm

The alarm triggers when an unauthorized attempt is made to open the hood, trunk or any door. Movement inside the vehicle can also trigger the alarm.

Once the alarm is triggered, the following happens:
  • The alarm indicator and the warning lights flash for up to 5 minutes.
  • The alarm sound starts.
  • The alarm cycle restarts several times over if whatever triggered the alarm isn't resolved.

 Tip

Alarm sensitivity

The alarm sensitivity can be lowered in settings, which is especially useful if the vehicle is parked on a ferry where it can be affected by external motion or vibrations.

The alarm may also be triggered if you use a vehicle jack, connect a trailer or have the vehicle towed. In such cases, you should always activate reduced alarm sensitivity.

Stopping the alarm

Unlocking the vehicle while the alarm is triggered will stop any alarm sounds and lights. The alarm indicator will continue to flash rapidly for a few minutes to highlight that there was a recent potential security issue.

 Important

Do not make any changes or additions to the alarm system, or it may not work properly.

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