Dodge 2007 Sprinter - Manual (Page 48)

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Safety
Anti-theft systems
2
̄ Anti-theft systems
The immobilizer prevents the vehicle from
being started without the correct key.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
key or remote keyless entry transmitter
with you and lock the vehicle. The engine
could be started by anyone with a valid key
or remote keyless entry transmitter that is
left inside the vehicle
̈ To switch on: remove the key from the
ignition lock ( ୴ page 67).
̈ To switch off: switch on the ignition
( ୴ page 67).
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if
the alarm system is enabled and:
ț a door is opened
ț the hood is opened
Enabling the alarm system
̈ Close all the doors.
̈ Lock the vehicle using the ‹ button
on the key ( ୴ page 52).
The indicator lamp in the central lock-
ing switch (
୴ page 63) flashes.
Deactivating the anti-theft alarm sys-
tem
̈ Unlock the vehicle using the Œ but-
ton on the key ( ୴ page 52).
The indicator lamp in the central lock-
ing switch (
୴ page 63) goes out.
Switching off the alarm
̈ Insert the key into the ignition lock.
or
̈ Press the Œ button (୴ page 52).
The alarm is switched off.
Immobilizer Anti-theft alarm system (ATA)* i
The vehicle locks again automatically if
you do not open a door within 40 sec-
onds after unlocking the vehicle.
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The alarm system will be triggered if
the vehicle has been locked with the
key and is then unlocked from the in-
side.