Triggering The Alarm
If the alarm is in activated mode and the central electronic module (CEM) receives an indication from a sensor, an alarm cycle is started. An alarm cycle means that the siren starts sounding and the turn signal indicators start flashing. The siren sounds for approximately 25 seconds and then stops. However, the turn signal lamps continue to flash for approximately a further 5 minutes.
When the siren has fallen silent the central electronic module (CEM) checks the sensors that should be active in the vehicle. If the sensors are OK the alarm will be reactivated. If there is a fault in one of the sensors this will be "discounted" by the central electronic module (CEM) on reactivation. The exception is cars for the British market. See MARKET ADAPTATIONS . After this the alarm can be triggered again when necessary.