My understanding is the alarm will only go off for a significant tilt (i.e. if someone tries to tow the car), or if an individual somehow gets in the car (doors open or motion sensors detect movement). Simply trying to open the doors won't trigger the alarm.
I had mine go off the other day by the thump when I dropped a windshield wiper down from the raised position.
Good story, those hair trigger alarms are so annoying and accomplish nothing. Not only have we been conditioned to ignore them, there's also the group social dynamic that groups of people will often not act in these situations. A prime example used is a woman was murdered next to an apartment building in New York. Many people could hear her screams but offered no assistance as they all figured somebody else would.
Hmm. Okay. I don't want it going off for just any ole thing, but I've started wondering if my car actually has an alarm or if its working.
For a quick test, roll your window down and get out and lock the door (either with the remote or with the door button while door is still open). After a couple of minutes, try sticking your arm in the open window. The alarm should go off.
