Alarm System, Passenger Compartment Monitoring - Porsche Boxster Owner's Manual

A - Light-emitting diode for alarm system
Alarm System, Passenger
Compartment Monitoring
Readiness for operation
This device complies with:
Part 15 of the FCC Rules
RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two condi-
tions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and
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2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Note
The manufacturer is not responsible for any
radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized
modifications to this equipment. Such modification
could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
Warning!
Any changes or modifications not expressly
approved by Porsche could void the user's
authority to operate this equipment.
The alarm system and passenger compartment
monitoring system are switched on when the doors
are locked with the key or remote control.
Please observe the chapter "CENTRAL
LOCKING IN CARS WITH ALARM SYSTEM"
on page 28.
Unlocking the vehicle by using the key in the
door lock and opening the door may activate
the alarm system within 10 seconds.
Note
The passenger compartment monitoring system
is always switched off when the convertible top is
open.
Switching off the alarm system if it is
triggered accidentally
Unlock the vehicle with the remote control.
The alarm system and passenger compartment
monitoring system are switched off automatically
when the doors are unlocked.
Function indication
If the alarm system is activated, light-emitting
diode A on the dashboard flashes.
If, after locking, the light-emitting diode does
not flash or, after ten seconds, it emits double
flashes, then not all alarm contacts are closed.
Additionally, a brief horn signal sounds.
When the doors are unlocked, the alarm system
and passenger compartment monitoring system
are switched off and the light-emitting diode goes
off.
When the alarm is armed, the following
areas are monitored
– Doors
– Front and rear lids
– Convertible-top lock
– Glove compartment
– Passenger compartment
If one of these alarm contacts is interrupted, the
alarm horn sounds for approximately 3 minutes.