Alarm System - Ferrari 612 Scaglietti Owner's Manual

Alarm system

The Ferrari CODE system
In order to increase protection against attempts of 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 recognised by the system.
Two keys are supplied with the vehicle.
The key is used to:
- starting the vehicle;
- locking/unlocking the doors (centralised door locking);
- activating/deactivating the passenger airbag (optional);
- opening the luggage compartment lid;
- 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 II:
1) If the code is recognised, the CODE warning light on the instrument
panel turns off within 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 II;
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 stop, you can test the
system: stop the engine by turning the ignition key to position 0
and then turn the key back into position II: the CODE warning
light will come on and should go out within one second. If the
warning light stays 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, the vehicle is not protected
by the immobilizer. Contact the Ferrari Service Network
immediately 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
1
EOBD CODE
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