Activating and deactivating the alarm
In most cases, you can use your key to turn the alarm on or off. If this isn't working, you can turn the alarm off manually.
Unlocking the vehicle to disarm it usually works. However, in certain situations, you need to disable it manually.
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Switching off a triggered alarm
If the alarm has been triggered, you can turn it off using the unlock button on your standard key or Care Key. If your key's buttons don't work, you have to disable the alarm manually.
Disabling the alarm manually
Place the key on top of the key symbol in the backup reader.
Location of the backup reader inside the center console cup holder When using the backup reader, make sure that the area is free of other vehicle keys, metal objects and electronics such as mobile phones, tablets, laptops or chargers. Such objects could disrupt the reader.Note
Turn the start knob clockwise and release it.
The alarm deactivates.