Vauxhall Ampera 2014 User Manual page 31

30 Keys, doors and windows
If there is an attempt to remove the
charge cord while the vehicle is
locked, the system alarm will be
activated. To turn off the system
alarm, press ( on the radio remote
control.
This function can be disabled in
vehicle personalisation.
Vehicle personalisation 3 83.
How to detect a tamper
condition
If ( is pressed on the radio remote
control and the horn chirps three
times, a previous alarm occurred
while the system was armed.
If the alarm has been activated, a
message will appear on the DIC
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Alarm
When triggered, the alarm sounds via
a separate battery-backed power
sounder for approx. 30 seconds and
the hazard warning lights flash
simultaneously.
If the vehicle loses battery power
when the anti-theft alarm system is
armed, the power sounder will
activate automatically.
The number and duration of alarm
signals are stipulated by legislation.
To turn off the system alarm:
■ Press ( on the radio remote
control, or
■ Start the vehicle by pressing the m
button on the instrument panel with
the brake pedal applied and the
radio remote control located inside
the vehicle.
Immobiliser
This vehicle has a passive theft-
deterrent system. The system does
not have to be manually activated or
deactivated.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the ignition is
switched off.
The system is automatically disarmed
when the vehicle is started with a valid
radio remote control located inside
the vehicle. The radio remote control
uses electronic coding that matches
an immobiliser control unit in the
vehicle and automatically deactivates
the system. Only a correct radio
remote control can be used to switch
the ignition on.
Control indicator d illuminates if
there is a problem with activating or
deactivating the immobiliser.
Note
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on
the anti-theft alarm system 3 24,
3 28.
If the vehicle does not start and the
control indicator d stays illuminated,
there is a problem with the system.
Attempt to switch the ignition off and
try it again. If the problem persists,
seek the assistance of a workshop.
Do not leave the radio remote control
inside the vehicle.
Control indicator d 3 77.