Locking without the three beeps

[JPaul]

Handy when the key's battery is dead:

> Open the driver's door
> Press the central locking switch (dashboard)
The indicator lamp on central locking switch comes on when starter switch is in position 1
The indicator lamp on central locking switch flashes when starter switch is in position 0, car beeps once
> Remove the key from the starter switch, TAKE IT WITH YOU, and close all doors.
The vehicle is now locked and the anti-theft* warning system is armed.

*if opted

IMPORTANT WARNING: CAR LOCKS; IF KEY'S INSIDE, YOU'RE LOCKED OUT!...

Owner's manual page 250

[andersenjp]

Also keep in mind that if the rear window is open the car won't lock.
So if you press the button and you don't get the three beeps, check the rear window.

[T-smart]

I'm often in an area where I prefer a MUCH quieter car. Any idea how I can make it not beep when I lock and unlock it, yet still use the fob? The manul mode you posted from page 250 is clever, but it's a great way to lock me out of my car...

Or can one significantly drop the volume or duration of the beeps?

[jwight]

I think it is one or the other, no middle road unfortunately. I'd be happy with the no beep choice from the fob IF the lights would still flash but it appears there's no way to use the fob without the beeps.

[jagzoo]

I don't get beeps - just the lights flash. And I'd like to have the beeps. There must be some way to change from one to another??

[orngandblack]

what beeps?? I don't get any beeps.......and I'm glad i don't

[skyzdlimit59]

Originally Posted by jagzoo

I don't get beeps - just the lights flash. And I'd like to have the beeps. There must be some way to change from one to another??

Originally Posted by orngandblack

what beeps?? I don't get any beeps.......and I'm glad i don't

No beeps?! The only time I don't get the beeps is when I have closed a door/boot improperly.
I wouldn't mind eliminating that 3-beep warning as long as the lights flashed.

[Suze]

Originally Posted by JPaul

Handy when the key's battery is dead:

> Open the driver's door
> Press the central locking switch (dashboard)
The indicator lamp on central locking switch comes on when starter switch is in position 1
The indicator lamp on central locking switch flashes when starter switch is in position 0, car beeps once
> Remove the key from the starter switch, TAKE IT WITH YOU, and close all doors.
The vehicle is now locked and the anti-theft* warning system is armed.

*if opted


IMPORTANT WARNING: CAR LOCKS; IF KEY'S INSIDE, YOU'RE LOCKED OUT!...

Owner's manual page 250

My lil monster is 6 months old today and I never knew this! I'm so happy not to have to have the key in my hand till after I get out of the car.

Funny thing, tho, there was only ONE peep with this method. When I lock with the key fob, I normally get 3 beeps.

[tjmodz]

Originally Posted by jagzoo

I don't get beeps - just the lights flash. And I'd like to have the beeps. There must be some way to change from one to another??

I think you only get beeps if you have the factory alarm?????

[orngandblack]

oh, could be , cause i don't have the alarm. So i guess tha's why i don't get the beeeeeeps