Nozzle for breath test.
Switch.
Transmission button.
Lamp for battery status.
Lamp for result of breath test.
Lamp indicates ready for breath test.
- When the indicator lamp (6) is green the alcohol lock is ready for use.
- Withdraw the alcohol lock from its holder. If the alcohol lock is outside the car when it is unlocked then it must first be activated with the switch (2).
- Fold up the nozzle (1), take a deep breath and blow with an even pressure until a "click" is heard after approx. 5 seconds. The result will be one of the alternatives in the following table Result after breath test.
- If no message is shown then the transmission to the car may have failed - in which case, press the button (3) to transmit the result to the car manually.
- Fold down the nozzle and refit the alcohol lock in its holder.
- Start the engine following an approved breath test within 5 minutes - otherwise it must be repeated.
Result after breath test
| Indicator lamp (5) + Display text | Specification |
|---|---|
| Green lamp + Alcoguard Approved test | Start the engine - no alcohol content measured. |
| Yellow lamp + Alcoguard Approved test | Engine starting possible - measured alcohol content is above 0.1 promille but below the limit value in force1. |
| Red lamp + Disapproved test Wait 1 minute to try again | Engine starting not possible - measured alcohol content is above the limit value in force1. |
Note
After a completed period of driving, the engine can be restarted within 30 minutes without a new breath test.