Alfa Romeo ALFA 159 2010, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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ALARM
Depending on the markets, the trigger-
ing of the alarm will activate the siren
(for versions/markets,
and the hazard warning lights (for about
where provided)
26 seconds). The methods of operation
and the number of cycles may vary de-
pending on the versions/markets.
WHEN THE ALARM
IS TRIGGERED
A maximum number of sound/sight cy-
cles is however envisaged. Once the
The alarm comes into action in the fol-
alarm cycle is over, the system will re-
fig. 12
lowing cases:
A0 E00 2 5m
store its normal operation.
HOW TO ACTIVATE
unlawful opening of doors, bonnet
IMPORTANT Central door unlocking
and boot (perimetral protection); THE ALARM
by the emergency electronic key will not
attempt to start the engine with
With the doors, bonnet and boot shut
deactivate the alarm, therefore with
unauthorised electronic key;
and electronic key removed from igni-
alarm on the siren will activate when
tion switch, point the electronic key in
opening one of the doors or the boot.
battery cable cutting;
the direction of the car, then press and
To deactivate the siren see paragraph
presence of moving bodies in the pas-
release the button Á.
“How to deactivate the alarm”.
senger’s compartment (volumetric
With the exception of certain markets,
IMPORTANT The engine immobiliser
protection);
the system sounds a “beep” and the
function is guaranteed by the Alfa
abnormal raising/sloping of the car
doors are locked.
Romeo CODE system, which is auto-
(for versions/markets where applic- matically activated when the electronic
Engagement of the alarm is preceded
able);
key is removed from the ignition device.by a self-diagnostic test characterised by
Volumetric and anti-raising protections
a different flashing of the round led lo-
can be cut off by operating the front ceil-
cated around the door lock/unlock but-
ing light controls(see paragraph “Volu-
ton (see fig. 12 ): if a fault is detect-
metric protection/Anti-raising sensor”
ed the system sounds a further warning
on the following pages).
“beep”.
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