The alarm is automatically enabled when you lock the car from the outside and disabled when you unlock it.
Note
Locking with bonnet or boot open
If the bonnet or the boot is not properly closed when you lock the car, the alarm won't be fully enabled. In these cases, the alarm will only protect the side doors.
The car also won't detect any motion inside if you've locked it with the bonnet or boot still open.
Once you close the bonnet or boot, it will lock and be covered by the alarm.
Triggering the alarm
The alarm triggers when an unauthorised attempt is made to open the bonnet, boot or any door.
Movement inside the car can also trigger the alarm.
- 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
You can turn reduced alarm sensitivity on in settings, which is especially useful if the car 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 carjack, connect a trailer or have the car towed. In such cases, you should always activate reduced alarm sensitivity.
Stopping the alarm
Unlocking the car while the alarm is triggered will stop any alarm sounds and warning lights.
If the alarm is resolved after being triggered, the alarm indicator will continue to flash rapidly for a few minutes. This highlights that there was a recent potential security issue.
