Theft Deterrent Alarm System - Mahindra XUV 500 Owner's Manual

FEATURES AND CONTROLS
Inserting the registered key in the ignition
switch automatically cancels the system,
which enables the engine to start. The
indicator lamp will go OFF. For your
Mahindra Authorised Dealer to make you
a new key with built-in transponder chip,
your dealer requires your key tag no and
second key. However, there is a limit to
the number of additional keys your
Mahindra Dealer can make for you. If you
make your own duplicate key, you will not
be able to start the engine.
NOTICE
D o n o t m o d i f y, r e m o v e
disassemble the engine immobilizer
system. If any unauthorised changes
or modifications are made, proper
operation of the immobilizer system
cannot be guaranteed.
While turning ignition to ON position, Key
blade and the key base cover should be
kept straight as in below picture. If not
there is a chances of vehicle getting
immobilized.
2-10
If the key blade does not get locked in
straight position, please contact an
Authorised Mahindra Dealer immediately.
Theft Deterrent Alarm
System
Theft deterrent alarm system increases
the level of protection against people
o r
seeking to break into the vehicle. The
system trig gers audib le and visua l
warning signals if an attempt is made to
break into the vehicle.
How to Arm the System
1. Park the vehicle and stop the engine
2. Remove the ignition key from the
ignition switch and exit the vehicle
3. Make sure that all doors, tailgate and
bonnet are properly closed
4. Lock the doors using the remote key
After completion of the above steps, the
hazard warning lamps will blink once to
indicate that the system is armed.
The system can also be armed by locking
the doors with the key, however, the
hazard warning lamps will not blink. If any
door or engine hood remains open, the
hazard warning lamps will not blink and
the system will not get armed.
How to Turn OFF an Armed System
An armed system can be turned OFF by
any one of the following methods:
1. Unlock the doors using remote key
2. Insert the key into the ignition switch
and turn it to ON position
The hazard warning lamp will flash twice
to indicate that the system is turned OFF.
What Turns ON the Alarm
The alarm will be activated if any of the
following occurs while the vehicle is
parked and the system is armed.
1. A front or rear door is opened,
without using the key
2. The tailgate is opened without using
the remote key
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