Alarm System - Ferrari 612 scaglietti Owner's Manual

Alarm system

The Ferrari CODE system
In order to increase protection against attempts at theft, the vehicle
is equipped with an electronic engine immobilizer system (Ferrari
CODE) which is automatically activated when the ignition key is
removed.
Each ignition key contains an electronic device which transmits a
code signal to the Ferrari CODE, control unit, and engine ignition is
enabled only if the key code is recognized by the system.
Two keys are supplied with the vehicle.
The key is used to:
- starting the vehicle;
- locking/unlocking the doors (central door locking);
- activating/deactivating the passenger airbag (optional);
- opening the luggage compartment;
- activating/deactivating the alarm system.
Operation
Each time the ignition key is removed from position 0 (see page 49),
the protection system activates the engine immobilizer.
Upon starting the engine, when the key is turned to III:
1) If the code is recognised, the warning light CODE on the
instrument panel turns off in one second, while the EOBD
warning light turns off after about four seconds, after the ECU
has completed its diagnostic cycle. If these conditions are met,
the protection system recognises the key code and deactivates the
engine immobilizer.
2) If the CODE warning light remains on and the EOBD one goes
off after four seconds (ECU diagnostics) and then comes on again
immediately, the code has not been recognised. In this case, it is
advisable to turn the key back to position 0 and then back to III;
If the immobilizer stays on, try with the other keys. If you are still
unable to start the engine, use the emergency starting procedure
(see the chapter "Emergency starting" on page 8) and contact the
Ferrari Service Network.
While driving, with the ignition key in position II:
1) If the CODE warning light comes on, it means that the system is
running a self-diagnostic cycle. At the first opportunity, you can
stop and test the system: stop the engine by turning the ignition
key to position 0 and then turn the key back into position III.
The warning light CODE will come on and should go out in
approximately one second. If the warning light remains on, repeat
the procedure described previously leaving the key at 0 for
more than 30 seconds. If the problem persists, please contact the
Ferrari Service Network.
2) If the CODE warning light flashes, it means that the vehicle is not
protected by the immobilizer. Immediately contact the Ferrari
Service Network to have all the keys stored in the system
memory.
Strong impacts can damage the electronic components in the key.
Each key supplied has its own specific code, which must be stored in the
memory of the system control unit.
0
II
III
1
EOBD CODE
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