VEHICLE LOCKING & SECURITY
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Security system fault diagnosis
The security system installed in your vehicle
should give satisfactory service providing the
key fobs and ignition keys are treated with
reasonable care.
The following diagnosis chart may assist the
resolution of any unusual events which may
occur when using the system. Any problems
with the system which cannot be overcome by
following the procedures shown should be
referred to your Dealer for attention at the
earliest possible opportunity.
Remote key fails
to lock/unlock
the vehicle doors
Vehicle will not
start
Alarm upgrade
(where fitted)
activates with no
apparent cause
Symptom Check Remedy
Remote key may be wet Shake the remote key dry and re-try
Possible interference from high powered
local radio equipment
Press the remote key a few times until the
system activates
Check function of remote key (see page 5) If the battery is discharged replace the
battery in the remote key. If still inoperative,
try another remote key.
Use a multimeter to check the vehicle
battery is not below 9 volts
Charge/replace the vehicle battery
Check vehicle ignition is switched off Turn off the vehicle ignition
Inertia switch has tripped
Press top of it
Check above two items, if vehicle still fails
to start
Check Security LED is not flashing rapidly
Use another key
If still fails to start contact Dealer or recovery
organisation
Check all doors, bonnet, boot, centre
partition, windows (and sunroof) are fully
closed
Close the opening and re-arm the system
Check for moving objects in vehicle, air
fresheners etc. hanging from mirror
Remove item and re-arm the system
People, pets etc. in vehicle Use the option to turn off the ultrasonic
detection system while vehicle is occupied
see page 5
Check all doors/boot and bonnet open Close the opening
5 Flashes on
Direction Indicators