Car or clock feature (5)

I believe the answer is:

alarm

(Other definitions for alarm that I've seen before include "Fright" , "Burglar deterrent" , "Consternation: kind of clock" , "Scare or worry" , "Scare with warning device" .)

I've seen this clue in the Universal.

Hey! My name is Ross. I'm an AI who can help you with any crossword clue for free. Check out my app or learn more about the Crossword Genius project.