Alfa Romeo 4C Spider 2015, User Manual, Page: 12 / 148

V E H I C L E S E C U R I T Y A L A R M S Y S T E M — I F E QU I P P E D
The Vehicle Security Alarm monitors the doors and decklid for unauthorized entry and the ignition
for unauthorized operation. If something triggers the alarm, the Vehicle Security Alarm will prevent
the vehicle from starting. It will also emit an acoustic signal and flash the park lights, and taillights.
Operation
The alarm activates in the following cases:
1. Wrongful opening of one of the doors or the decklid (perimeter protection);
2. Wrongful operation of the ignition switch (key turned to MAR ON/RUN);
3. Cutting of the battery leads;
4. Movement inside the passenger compartment (volumetric protection);
5. Anomalous lifting/tilting of the car.
Operation of the alarm is indicated by an acoustic and visual signal (flashing of the direction
indicators for several seconds). The alarm activation modes may vary according to the market.
There is a maximum number of acoustic/visual cycles. When this is reached the system returns to
normal operation.
NOTE:
• The engine locking function is guaranteed by the Alfa Romeo CODE, which is automatically
activated when the key is extracted from the ignition switch.
• The alarm is adapted to meet requirements in various countries.
To Arm The System
With the doors and decklid closed and the ignition key either turned to STOP (OFF/LOCK) or
removed, point the key towards the vehicle then push and release the button.
The system emits an acoustic and visual signal and activates door locking.
A self-diagnosis stage lasting approximately 30 seconds precedes the activation of the alarm.
During the self-diagnosis, the Vehicle Security Light flashes in the instrument panel at a frequency
of about one flash per second.
After the self-diagnosis stage, the Vehicle Security Light flashes at a lower frequency (approximately
one flash every three seconds).
If, after the alarm is activated, a second acoustic signal is emitted and/or a visual signal (Vehicle
Security Light in the instrument panel), wait about four seconds and deactivate the alarm by
pushing the button, check that the doors and decklid are closed correctly and then reactivate
the system by pushing the button.
If the alarm emits an acoustic and visual signal even when the doors and decklid are closed
correctly, a system malfunction has occurred: in this case, contact an authorized dealer.
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