Replacing Remote Control Batteries; Electronic Alarm - Ferrari 458 Italia Owner's Manual

Replacing remote control batteries

If you press one of the three buttons of the key and this does not
activate the corresponding function, check that the alarm system
functions are operating correctly by using the other remote control
before replacing the batteries.
Replace the remote control batteries as follows:
- open the key cover C using a small screwdriver at the position
indicated by the arrow;
- remove the battery by pushing in the direction indicated by the
D
arrow to release it from the retainer cover E;
- fit a new battery of the same type, observing the indicated polarity;
- close the key cover C.
Important note
Do not use sharp tools to remove the cover and be careful to
avoid damaging the remote control.
C

Electronic alarm

The electronic alarm system performs the following functions:
- remote control for central door locking/unlocking;
- perimeter surveillance, detecting if doors and lids are open;
- motion surveillance, detecting intrusion in the passenger compartment;
- vehicle movement surveillance.
Activation
To turn on the alarm system, press button
- the turn indicators flash once;
- the system "beeps";
- the red LED on the dashboard flashes;
- the central door locking system is activated and the doors are
locked.
The system activates after approximately 25 seconds.
When the electronic alarm is activated, the user may request
opening of the luggage compartment; in this case, the motion and
anti-lift sensors are temporarily deactivated.
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