Electronic Alarm System; Activation - Maserati Quattroporte Automatic Owner's Manual

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Electronic alarm system

The electronic alarm system performs
the following functions:
– remote centralised door locking/
unlocking
– perimeter surveillance, detecting the
opening of doors, front and rear lids
– motion surveillance, detecting
intrusion in the passenger
compartment
– vehicle movement surveillance.
WARNING: The engine immobilizer
operation is guaranteed by the
Maserati CODE system, which is
automatically activated when the
ignition key is removed from the
starter switch.

Activation

To turn on the electronic alarm system,
press button A on the key:
– the direction indicators will flash
once;
– the system beeps;
– the red LEDs on the front door
panels flash;
– the vehicle's centralized door locking
system is activated and locks the
doors.
A
The alarm system becomes operative
after approximately 25 seconds and
the alarm is activated if:
– a door is opened
– the luggage compartment lid is
opened
– the engine compartment lid is
opened
– someone attempts to enter the
vehicle from a window
– the power supply is off
– the siren is disconnected
– the car moves.
When the alarm is switched on, the
user may request the luggage
compartment opening; in this case, the
motion sensors and inclination sensors
are temporarily deactivated.
If the luggage compartment is then
closed, the sensors will be reactivated.

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