Vauxhall Vectra, Owner'S Manual

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27 Keys, doors, windows, sunroof
Electronic immobiliser
The system checks whether the vehicle m ay
be sta rted using the key that has been
inserted. If the k ey is recognised as
"authorised" the vehicle can be started.
The c heck is carried out via a transponder
in the k ey.
The electronic imm ob iliser activates
automatically when the k ey is removed
from the starter switch.
The c od e number of the electronic
immobiliser is giv en in the Car Pass.
Control ind icator for imm obiliser
Control indica tor A illuminates briefly
when the ig nition is sw itched on.
If the control indicator flashes w hen the
ignition is on, there is a fault in the system;
the engine cannot be started. Switc h off
the ignition and then rep eat the start
attempt.
If the control indicator
A continues to
flash, try to start the engine using the spare
key and conta ct a workshop for assistance.
If c ontrol indicator A illuminates a fter
the engine is started, there is a fault in
the engine elec tronics or transmission
electronics
3 (see pages 101, 174, 182,
192) or there is water in the diesel fuel
filter
3 (see page 274).
Note
The immobiliser does not lock the doors.
Therefore, after leaving the v ehicle a lways
lock it and switch on the Vauxhall alarm
system 3 – see p ages 30, 38.