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The latest generation of anti-theft alarms has a warning horn that operates independently of the car’s own electrical system and a time-controlled alarm that sounds when a door is opened without authorization. The anti-theft alarm system together with the ultrasonic interior monitoring system protects the doors, the engine and luggage compartments, the engine, the interior as well as the Audi radio against unauthorised use. The ultrasonic system also detects attempted vehicle entry through a broken window. The interior monitoring system can be turned off, for example, if animals must be left inside the car for a short time. Locking the car activates the alarm, unlocking the car turns it off. Some Audi models include tilt sensors in the anti-theft system. They detect any change in the car’s position (theft by transporting it away) sounds the alarm. Initially the horn sounds for 30 seconds. In addition, the emergency flashers work continuously.