Security
PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT
SYSTEM
Principle of Operation
The system prevents someone from
starting the engine with an incorrectly
coded key.
ANTI-THEFT ALARM -
VEHICLES WITH: INTEGRAL
BATTERY
Perimeter Alarm
The perimeter alarm is a deterrent against
unauthorized access to your vehicle
through the doors and the hood.
Note: Always take your keys and lock all
doors when leaving your vehicle.
Interior Sensors
Coded Keys
If you lose a key, you can obtain a
The interior sensors are in the overhead
console.
replacement from an authorized dealer. If
possible, provide them with the key
number from the tag provided with the
original keys. You can also obtain extra
keys from an authorized dealer.
When you lock your vehicle and arm the
alarm, the sensors are designed to detect
any movement inside your vehicle.
Note: Do not cover the interior sensors.
Note: Have all of your remaining keys
erased and recoded if you lose a key. Have
replacement keys coded together with
recoding your remaining keys. Ask an
authorized dealer for more information.
Inclination Sensors
When you lock your vehicle and arm the
alarm, the sensors are designed to detect
an attempt to raise your vehicle, for
example to remove a wheel or to tow it
away.
Note: Metallic objects, electronic devices
or a second coded key on the same key
chain may result in vehicle starting
Battery Back-up Sounder (If Equipped)
problems, especially if they are too close to
the key when starting your vehicle.
The battery back-up sounder is an
additional alarm component that has its
own battery and sounds a siren if the
vehicle battery or the battery back-up
sounder is disconnected. The system arms
when you lock your vehicle and the ignition
is off.
Arming the Engine Immobilizer
The engine immobilizer arms after a short
period of time when you switch the ignition
off.
Disarming the Engine Immobilizer
The engine immobilizer disarms when you
switch the ignition on with a correctly
coded key.
If you are unable to start your vehicle with
a correctly coded key, have your vehicle
checked by an authorized dealer.
Triggering the Alarm
When armed, the alarm is triggered in any
of the following ways:
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If someone opens a door, the liftgate
or the hood without a valid key or
remote control.
If you switch your vehicle on without a
correctly coded key.
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Fiesta (CE1) Vehicles Built From: 06-01-2020 Vehicles Built Up To: 19-04-2020, CG3654en enGBR, Edition date: 201909, Second-Printing
