Anti-theft alarm (Opel Vectra C)

The vehicles covered in this Manual may be equipped with one or more of the following anti-theft devices:

• Anti-theft alarm;
• Double locking system;
• Start interlock device (immobilizer).

The anti-theft alarm device monitors all doors against burglary or unauthorized entry (including tailgate/trunk lid), hood, as well as the interior volume of the passenger compartment, vehicle tilt and ignition. An attempt at unauthorized opening of the hood, trunk lid, entry into the vehicle through any of the doors with the anti-theft system activated, as well as an attempt to move the vehicle or movement inside the passenger compartment leads to activation of an audible signal, accompanied by flashing turn signals/headlights/side lights. The audible signal will turn off automatically after approximately 30 seconds, and the light signal - approximately in 5 minutes.

Note: The duration of signal activation is regulated by local legislation and may differ from the above.

The anti-theft alarm is activated again no later than 10 seconds after locking the car, by pressing the lock button on the remote control/turning the key in the driver's door lock cylinder.

Activation of the device is confirmed by the operation of the LED built into the anti-theft system switch button on the console section of the instrument panel (see illustration 8.3) - it lights up for about 10 seconds and then switches to flashing mode. If the doors or hood are not closed tightly, or the anti-theft alarm system is faulty, when the device is activated, the LED starts to flash at a high frequency - it is necessary to check the tightness of the doors/hood, and in case of a system malfunction, contact an Opel service station. The anti-theft alarm device is automatically deactivated when the doors are unlocked using the remote control or key. When triggered, the alarm can be forcibly returned to standby mode before the set period expires by pressing the lock button on the remote control. Pressing the unlock button will deactivate the anti-theft system along with the alarm. If necessary(for example, if animals must remain in the cabin) the anti-theft alarm can be activated without the interior and tilt control function. To do this, press the switch button before leaving the car (see illustration 8.3) on the console section of the instrument panel, and then activate the alarm in the standard way.

Double locking system

Warning! When the double locking system is activated, it is not possible to unlock the doors from the inside - never activate the system if there are passengers in the car!

Double lock activation is performed again no later than 10 seconds after locking the car, by pressing the lock button on the remote control/turning the key in the driver's door lock cylinder.

The lock is deactivated automatically when the doors are unlocked using the remote control or key.