Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor can be switched off together, such as in the following situations:
▷ In duplex garages.
▷ During transport on car-carrying trains, at
sea or on a trailer.
▷ When animals are to remain in the vehicle.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
Press the button on the remote
control
twice in succession.
The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 seconds and then flashes continuously.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor remain switched off until the vehicle is locked again.
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reset
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not reset.
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Using this Owner's Manual
The fastest way to find information on a particular
topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in
the first chapter.
Updates made after the editorial
deadline
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