How to Arm a Theft Alarm

Most car alarms emit a loud sound and flash the vehicle's lights when they are triggered.

Although car alarms differ by manufacturer and vehicle model, most work in relatively similar fashions. Anti-theft alarms are designed to prevent other people from accessing or driving your car without your knowledge and are triggered when people attempt to enter your car without unlocking it first. Alarms, when triggered, usually emit loud sounds and the vehicle's lights flash.

Things You'll Need

• Car keypad

Instructions

1. Make sure you aren't planning on anyone accessing your car in the near future. Keep in mind that by arming your car's alarm, you will make it impossible for anyone without keys to gain entry. Also ensure that you know where your keys are-- without them, you won't be able to disarm the alarm.

2. Press the "lock" button on your keypad. Most vehicles will have their lights blink once or twice to indicate that the car has been locked and the alarm armed.

3. Press the "unlock" button when you are ready to disarm the alarm. This will allow you to access the car again.

Tips & Warnings

• Check your car's owner's manual for details on the vehicle's alarm.

References

• PDF Service Manual - Car Owner Manuals

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish