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Safety and Security
Anti-theft systems
Arming the alarm system
̈ Lock the vehicle with the SmartKey.
The turn signal lamps flash three times
to indicate that the alarm system is
activated. The indicator lamp in the
central locking switch (
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gins to flash after arming the alarm
system.
Disarming the alarm system
̈ Unlock your vehicle with the SmartKey.
The turn signal lamps flash once to
indicate that the alarm system is
disarmed.
Canceling the alarm
To cancel the alarm:
̈ Press button Œ or ‹ on the
SmartKey.
or
̈ Insert the SmartKey in the starter
switch.
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If the turn signal lamps do not flash three
times, a door or the trunk may not be properly
closed.
Close the respective element and lock the
vehicle again.
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The alarm system will rearm automatically
after approximately 40 seconds if neither a door
nor the trunk lid was opened.