Alarm System; The Ferrari Code System - Ferrari California Owner's Manual

Alarm system

The Ferrari CODE system

The vehicle is equipped with an electronic immobiliser system
(Ferrari CODE) which is automatically activated when the ignition
key is removed.
The keys are equipped with an electronic device which transmits
a coded signal to the Ferrari CODE ECU. Once this ECU has
recognised the signal, it allows starting the engine.
Operation
Each time the ignition key is removed from the 0 position, the
protection system activates the engine immobiliser.
- When starting the engine, press the ENGINE START button on
the steering wheel:
1) If the code is recognised, the CODE warning light
instrument panel turns off when checking has terminated
whereas the EOBD warning light
is started once the ECU has completed its diagnostic cycle; In
these conditions, the protection system has recognised the key
code and deactivated the immobiliser.
2) If the CODE warning light stays on, it means that the code
A
has not been recognised. In this case, it is advisable to turn the
key back to position 0 and then back to II. If the immobiliser
device remains active, try with the other key provided.
Important note
If you still cannot restart the engine, contact the Ferrari
Service Network.
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