IF YOU USE THE REMOTE TO OPEN THE CAR THE ALARM IS TURNED OFF. IF YOU USE THE KEY THEN I THINK YOU HAVE TOTURN THE "IGNITION" ON IN A CERTAIN TIME OR THE ALARM GOES OFF. I THINK ITS CLEARER IN THE HANDBOOK. REGARDS ... BRUCE.

 

My Kuga came with an Ignition key, can anyone please let me know the reason for this, I opened the doors with it, removed the cover on the ignition and inserted the key only to set the alarm off.
I then simply opened the doors with the key again only to set the alarm off.
Many thanks-Bob

Bob, my understanding is that the key, apart from being able to open the doors, is used to gain access to the engine compartment. I know from experience that trying to open the bonnet without it is very difficult.



John

 

I set the alarm off opening the bonnet, even though the car was unlocked. Not sure if I have to do it immediately after unlocking. A bit silly if you do.

 

If you unlock the car with the key fob remote you need to open the drivers door within a set time period or the car locks itself again. Perhaps this is happening to set the alarm off when you attempt to open the bonnet?