Arming and disarming the alarm
The alarm is armed when the vehicle is locked and disarmed when the vehicle is unlocked. The alarm can also be disarmed without a functioning key.
Arming and disarming the alarm
The alarm is armed when the vehicle is locked and disarmed when the vehicle is unlocked.
Note
It is not possible to lock the vehicle without activating the alarm.
Disarming the alarm without a functioning remote key
The vehicle can be unlocked and disarmed even if the remote key is not functioning e.g. if the battery is discharged.
Open the driver's door using the detachable key blade.
This will trigger the alarm.
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Place the remote key on the key symbol in the backup reader in the tunnel console's storage compartment.
Press the start button.
The alarm will be disarmed.
Turning off a triggered alarm
Press the unlock button on the remote key or set the vehicle to ignition mode I by pressing the start button.