2008 2023 Peugeot Alarm System
The Peugeot Alarm System introduced in 2008 and continued through 2023 is a robust and sophisticated security feature designed to protect your vehicle from larceny and unauthorised access. Peugeot has continually upgraded and improved its alarm system over the years to ensure that your vehicle is protected to the utmost standard. This sophisticated system combines cutting-edge technology with user-friendly functions to give Peugeot owners peace of mind. In this introduction, we will examine the main features and components of the Peugeot Alarm System, highlighting its evolution and how it has adapted to the changing vehicle security landscape over the years. This alarm system is designed to protect your investment and enhance your overall driving experience, whether you own a Peugeot vehicle from 2008 or one from a later model year.
Alarm
(Depending on version)
A system which protects and provides a deterrent against theft and break-ins.
Exterior perimeter monitoring
The system checks for the opening of the vehicle. The alarm is triggered if anyone tries to open a door, the boot or the bonnet, for example.
Interior volumetric monitoring
The system checks for any variation in volume in the passenger compartment.
The alarm is triggered if anyone breaks a window, enters the passenger compartment or moves inside the vehicle.
Self-protection function
The system checks whether any of its components are out of service.
The alarm is triggered if the battery, the central control or the siren wiring is put out of service or damaged.
Work on the alarm system
Consult a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Locking the Vehicle with a Full Alarm System
Activation
- Switch off the ignition and exit the vehicle.
- Lock or deadlock the vehicle using the remote control or by pressing on the driver’s door handle.
When the monitoring system is active, the red indicator lamp in the button flashes once per second and the direction indicators come on for about 2 seconds.
The exterior perimeter monitoring is activated after 5 seconds and the interior volumetric monitoring after 45 seconds.
The alarm does not activate when locking automatically from a distance.
If an opening (door, boot or bonnet) is not properly closed, the vehicle is not locked, but the exterior perimeter monitoring will be activated after 45 seconds, at the same time as the interior volumetric monitoring.
Deactivation
- Press the remote control unlocking button.
- Unlock the vehicle by pressing the driver’s door handle.
The monitoring system is deactivated: the indicator lamp in the button goes off and the side lamps and/or the daytime running lamps flash for about 2 seconds.
After unlocking using the remote control
If the vehicle automatically locks itself again (as happens if a door or the boot is not opened within 30 seconds of unlocking), the monitoring system is automatically activated.
Locking the vehicle
with exterior perimeter
monitoring only
Deactivate the interior volumetric monitoring to avoid the unwanted triggering of the alarm, in certain cases such as:
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- Slightly open window.
- Washing the vehicle.
- Changing a wheel.
- Towing the vehicle.
- Transport on a ship or ferry.
Deactivating interior volumetric monitoring
- Switch off the ignition and within 10 seconds press the alarm button until the indicator lamp is on fixed.
- Exit the vehicle.
- Immediately lock the vehicle using the remote control or the “Keyless Entry and Starting” system.
Only exterior perimeter monitoring is activated; the red indicator lamp in the button flashes every second.
To take effect, this deactivation must be performed whenever the ignition is switched off.
Reactivating interior volumetric monitoring
- Deactivate exterior perimeter monitoring by unlocking the vehicle using the remote control or the “Keyless Entry and Starting” system.
The indicator lamp in the button goes off.
Reactivate the full alarm system by locking the vehicle using the remote control or by pressing the driver’s door handle.
The red indicator lamp in the button once again flashes every second.
Triggering of the Alarm
This is indicated by the sounding of the siren
and flashing of the direction indicators for 30 seconds.
Depending on the country of sale, certain monitoring functions remain active until the alarm has been triggered eleven times consecutively. When the vehicle is unlocked using the remote control or the Keyless Entry and Starting system, rapid flashing of the red indicator lamp in the button informs you that the alarm was triggered during your absence. When the ignition is switched on, this flashing stops.
Failure of the Remote Control
To deactivate the monitoring functions:
- Unlock the vehicle using the key in the driver’s door lock.
Open the door; the alarm is triggered.
Switch on the ignition; this stops the alarm. The indicator lamp in the button goes off.
Locking the vehicle without activating the alarm
Lock or deadlock the vehicle using the key (built-in remote control) in the driver’s door lock.
Malfunction
When the ignition is switched on, the fixed lighting of the red indicator lamp in the button indicates a system malfunction.
Have it checked by a PEUGEOT dealer or a qualified workshop.
Automatic Activation
(Depending on version)
The system is activated automatically 2 minutes after the last door or the boot is closed.
To avoid triggering the alarm on entering the vehicle, first press the unlocking button on the remote control or unlock the vehicle using the “Keyless Entry and Starting” system.
FAQs
The Peugeot Alarm System is designed to protect your vehicle from larceny and unauthorised access by triggering an alarm in case of suspicious activities.
It utilises sensors to detect various unauthorised entry attempts or vehicle movement. Upon detecting a potential hazard, the alarm will sound and the vehicle’s lights will flash.
Yes, you can arm and deactivate the alarm system using the key fob or dash-mounted control panel.
The system consists of door and window sensors, a siren, a control unit, and a remote-activating key fob.
Yes, it is operative when the vehicle is locked and parked, ensuring constant security.
Yes, you can adjust sensitivity settings to match your specific security demands.
Typically, the alarm system has a brief delay during which you can disengage it to avoid false alarms.
Within this timeframe, it is available as a standard or optional feature on a variety of Peugeot models. Check the specifications of your vehicle to validate.
The alarm system is designed to be energy-efficient and will not significantly drain the car’s battery. However, it may have an effect if activated for an extended period of time.
Some Peugeot models offer optional security enhancements, so you may be able to enhance your system.
Consult the owner’s manual for instructions on resetting the system and modifying the sensitivity levels.
Many key fobs include a crisis button to activate the alarm in an emergency.
Depending on the model and aftermarket accessories, remote notifications can be configured via a mobile app.
Warranty coverage may vary; therefore, verify the terms of your vehicle’s warranty for details on the alarm system.
Contact your local Peugeot dealership or authorised service centre for replacement key fob or system upgrade assistance.
Useful Link
View Full PDF: Peugeot 2008 2023 User Manual| Auto User Guide
2008 2023 Peugeot Keys and Smart Key Operations