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Unlocking and locking

Doors

WARNING (continued)

• Closing from the outside without taking care or observing all the

Locking and unlocking the vehicle

vehicle may cause bruising for other people especially children.

• When locking a vehicle, never leave children unaccompanied inside, as

From the outside of the vehicle, the driver's door may be

it will be difficult to provide assistance if required.

locked or unlocked using the key.

• When the doors are locked, any intrusion is impeded, for example while

stopped at a red light.

When opened, the latch will rise up (for vehicles without central locking).

For vehicles equipped with electric windows and central locking, if the key is

maintained in the opening position all of the electric side windows will open.

When locking the latch will descend (for vehicles without central locking)

Central locking*

In some vehicle models equipped with electric windows and central locking,

if the key is maintained in the locking position on the driver side, any side

Description

windows left open, as well as the electric sunroof, will close.

The central locking system enables you to lock and unlock all

For vehicles without central locking, the passenger door and the rear doors

the doors and the tailgate from one point.

may be locked from the outside without using a key. Just press the button

down and close the door.

Central locking can be activated using any of the following options:

The latch on the driver’s door may not be pushed down while the door is open

• the key, by inserting it into the driver's door cylinder and rotating manu-

(only in vehicles without central locking). This avoids accidentally leaving the

ally,

keys in the ignition.

• the central locking button, (electronic control) in the passenger compart-

From inside all the doors may be locked by pushing the security buttons down

ment ⇒ page 73,

(in vehicles without central locking).

•

the radio frequency remote control, using the buttons on the key

⇒ page 78.

WARNING

Various functions are available to improve the vehicle security:

• Exercise extreme caution when closing the windows and the sunroof

Locking system “Safe”

from the outside of the vehicle.

Selective unlocking system*

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Auto-locking to prevent involuntary unlocking

To activate the system using the remote control, press the lock button on the

Automatic speed dependent locking and unlocking system*

remote  twice.

Emergency unlocking system

When the “Safe” system is deactivated, the alarm volumetric sensor is also

deactivated.

Note

When the “Safe” system is deactivated, the doors are locked using the simple

For anti-theft security, only the driver's door is fitted with a lock cylinder.

locking system, meaning that they may be opened from the interior but not

from the exterior.

Involuntary deactivation

Safety system “Safe”

The methods described for deactivation of the “Safe” system may be

executed involuntarily (for example, if we press the button  because we

This is an anti-theft device consisting of a double lock for the

want to lock the vehicle, and it locks as a result, however, we are not sure that

door locks and a deactivation function for the boot in order to

it is locked and we press the button once more within 2 seconds, we will have

deactivated the “Safe” system).

make forced entry more difficult.

Deactivation when opening

Activation

To deactivate the system on opening, see “Selective unlocking system*”

The “safe” system is activated when the vehicle is locked using the key or the

remote control.

“Safe” status

To activate this system with the key, rotate the key once in the door lock

On the driver's door, there is a light indicator visible from the outside of the

cylinder in the locking direction.

vehicle that indicates the “Safe” system status.

To activate the system using the remote control, press the lock button on the

We can see that the “Safe” system is activated, by the flashing of the light

remote  once.

indicator. The indicator will flash on all vehicles, whether they are fitted with

an alarm or not, and until the vehicle is unlocked.

When this system is activated, it is not possible to open the doors normally,

from the outside or the inside. The boot/tailgate may not be opened. The

Remember:

central locking button does not work.

Safe activated with or without alarm: Indicator flashes continuously.

Voluntary deactivation

Safe deactivated without alarm: The indicator remains off.

The “Safe” system can be deactivated voluntarily by the user.

Safe deactivated with alarm: The indicator remains off.

This is done by locking two times in quick succession (in under 2 seconds).

This double locking can be executed using the key or the remote control.

Using the key, rotate the lock cylinder twice in the locking direction.

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Unlocking the boot

WARNING

See ⇒ page 78 and ⇒ page 83.

No one should remain in the vehicle if the “Safe” deadlock mechanism has

been activated. It is not possible to open the doors from the inside or the

outside and this would make any outside intervention difficult in case of

Locking system for involuntary unlocking

emergency. Danger of death. People could become trapped inside in an

emergency.

This is an anti-theft system and will avoid situations where

the vehicle is opened unintentionally

Selective unlocking system*

The vehicle will be re-locked automatically, if it is unlocked and neither the

boot or any of the doors are opened within 30 seconds. This function

This system allows for unlocking only the driver's door, or all

prevents the vehicle from remaining unlocked if the unlocking button is

the vehicle.

pressed by mistake.

Driver's door unlock button

This is done by a simple unlocking (once). This can be done with the key or

Automatic speed dependent locking and unlocking system*

the remote control.

With the key, rotate the key once in the lock cylinder in the unlock direction.

This is a safety system to prevent access to the vehicle from

The driver's door will be released from the “Safe” system and unlocked and

the exterior when the vehicle is in transit (for example, when

may be opened and the indicator light will switch off. For vehicles fitted with

stopped at a traffic light).

an alarm, this system is deactivated.

Locking

Using the remote control, press the unlock button on the remote  once. The

“Safe” system is deactivated for all the vehicle, only the driver's door is

The doors and the boot are automatically locked when vehicle speed exceeds

unlocked for opening, the alarm is turned off as is the light indicator.

15 km/h.

If the vehicle is stopped and one of the doors is opened, when the vehicle

Unlocking all doors and the boot

moves off again and exceeds a speed of 15 km/h the unlocked door(s) will be

So that all the doors and the boot can be opened, the unlock button  on

locked once more.

the remote must be pressed twice.

Unlocking

The button must be pressed twice in under 2 seconds and this will deactivate

the “Safe” system for all the vehicle, all doors will be unlocked and the boot

The driver's door automatically unlocks when the key is removed from the

will be activated. The indicator will be turned off as will be the alarm for those

ignition.

vehicles fitted with one.

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Each door may be unlocked and opened from the interior (for example when

Central locking button

a passenger gets out). For this, simply operate the lever on the inside of the

door twice.

The vehicle can be locked and unlocked from the inside using

the central locking button.

WARNING

The door handles should never be operated when the vehicle is running:

the door will open.

Emergency unlocking system

The entire vehicle is unlocked if the airbags are triggered during an accident,

except for the boot. It is possible to lock the vehicle from inside using the

central locking, after turning the ignition off and back on again.

Fig. 43 Central locking

button

Locking the vehicle

- Press the button



⇒

Unlocking the doors

- Press the button



The central locking button is still operative when the ignition is switched off.

Except, if the "safe" security system is activated.

Please note the following when you use the central locking button to lock your

vehicle:

• It will not be possible to open the doors or the tailgate from the outside

(this may offer extra safety, for instance when stopped at traffic lights).

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• The driver's door cannot be locked if it is open. This prevents you from

Childproof locks

locking yourself out of the vehicle.

• Repeated operation of the central locking will deactivate the central

The childproof lock prevents the rear doors being opened

locking button for 30 seconds. Once this time has passed, the button may be

from the inside. This system prevents minors from opening a

used once more.

door accidentally while the vehicle is moving.

• There is a danger that the key may remain inside the vehicle, if the vehicle

is locked using the central locking button when the driver's door is closed

and, for example, the passenger door open. If this door is closed, then the

keys will remain inside the vehicle.

• All doors may be locked separately from inside the car. Do this by pulling

the door release lever twice.

WARNING

• If the vehicle is locked, children and disabled people may be trapped

inside.

• The central locking button is not operative in the following cases.

Fig. 44 Child safety lock

• When the vehicle is locked from the outside (using the remote or the

on the left hand side door

key).

• While the ignition is not activated after unlocking the door lock cylinder

with the key.

Note

• Vehicle locked, button



• Vehicle unlocked, button 

Fig. 45 Child safety lock

on the right hand side

door

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This function is independent of the electronic opening and locking

systems of the vehicle. It only affects the rear doors. It is only

possible to activate it and deactivate it manually, as described

below:

Activating the childproof lock

- Unlock the car and open the door you wish to childproof.

- With the door open, rotate the groove in the door using the igni-

tion key, anti-clockwise for the left hand side doors, and clock-

wise for the right hand side doors ⇒ page 74, fig. 44,

⇒ page 74, fig. 45.

Deactivating the childproof lock

- Unlock the car and open the door for which you wish to deacti-

vate the childproof lock.

- With the door open, rotate the groove in the door using the igni-

tion key, anti-clockwise for the right-hand side doors, and clock-

wise for the left-hand side doors ⇒ page 74, fig. 44, ⇒ page 74,

fig. 45.

When the childproof lock is activated, the door can be opened from the

outside only. The childproof lock can be activated and deactivated using the

key in the groove when the door is open, as described above.

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Keys

Key set

The set of keys includes a remote control, a key without a

remote control and a key tab with the number of the key.

Fig. 47 Folding key

The key set belonging to your vehicle consists of the following items:

• one remote control key ⇒ fig. 46 with folding key bit*,

• one key without remote control

• one key tab with the key number.

Fig. 46 Set of keys

Plastic key tab

Spare keys cannot be issued without the key number on the key tab ⇒ fig. 46

. Therefore:

• Always keep the key tab in a safe place.

• Never leave the key tab in the vehicle.

If you sell the vehicle, please give the plastic key tab to the new owner.

Folding key*

To unfoldkey bit, press button. This unfolds thanks to a spring device

⇒ fig. 47.

To fold the key bit, press the button and push with the hand, until it is

correctly folded ⇒ fig. 47.

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Duplicate keys

If you need a replacement key, take your key tab to an Authorised Service

Centre.

WARNING

• Incorrect use of the keys can result in critical injuries.

• Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle; in case of emer-

gency they may not be able to leave the vehicle or look after themselves.

• Unsupervised use of a key could mean that the engine is started or that

electrical equipment is used (e.g. electric windows). Risk of accident. The

doors can be locked using the remote control key. This could result in

people being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency.

• Never leave any of the vehicle keys in the vehicle. Unauthorised use of

your vehicle could result in injury, damage or theft. Always take the key

with you when you leave the vehicle.

• Never remove the key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion. Risk

of accident. The steering lock could engage suddenly, and you would not be

able to steer the vehicle.

Caution

There are electronic components in the key and remote control. Protect the

keys from moisture and excessive vibration.

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Radio frequency remote control

Locking and unlocking the vehicle

The remote control key can be used to lock and unlock the

vehicle from a distance.

Fig. 49 Range of the

remote control

The following functions can be performed using the remote control and

without using the key itself.

• Opening and closing central locking system.

Fig. 48 Assignment of

• Turning the anti theft alarm* and the locking security system (double

buttons on the remote

lock) on and off.

control key

• Turning interior light on.

The radiofrequency remote control device with batteries is fitted in the head

of the vehicle key. The receiver is in the interior of the vehicle.

The indicator light for the key always flashes when the remote control is used.

The range (red zones) ⇒ fig. 49 of the remote control is shown in the

diagram. The maximum range depends on a number of circumstances.

When the batteries are running down the range is also reduced.

Opening and closing the vehicle

To open, place the key within the range, pointing towards the vehicle and

briefly press the open button



⇒ fig. 48 . The indicators flash twice. To

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lock the vehicle, press the lock button briefly



⇒ fig. 48 .The indicators

• If the vehicle is unlocked using the

button, the vehicle will be

flash once.

locked again automatically if any of the doors or the tailgate are not opened

within 30 seconds of unlocking the vehicle. This function prevents the vehicle

By pressing the lock button twice



⇒ page 78, fig. 48 both the locking2

from remaining unlocked if the unlocking button is pressed by mistake.

security mechanism (double lock) and the volumetric alarm* are deactivated

• If the vehicle cannot be opened and closed using the remote control, the

but the perimetric alarm* remains active and this is indicated by the indicator

light on the driver’s door.

remote control key will have to be re-synchronised ⇒ page 79.

Selective unlocking*

When the button



⇒ page 78, fig. 48 is pressed once, the driver's door

Changing the battery

is unlocked, all others remain locked.

Press the button



⇒ page 78, fig. 48 twice to unlock all doors.

If the battery indicator does not flash when the buttons are pushed, the

battery must be replaced.

WARNING

• Incorrect use of the key can result in critical injuries.

Caution

• Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle; in case of emer-

Use of inappropriate batteries may damage the radio frequency remote

gency they may not be able to leave the vehicle or look after themselves.

control. For this reason, always replace the dead battery with another of the

same size and power.

• Never leave any of the vehicle keys in the vehicle. This could result in

serious injuries, accidents or the theft of your vehicle. Always take the key

with you when you leave the vehicle.

For the sake of the environment

• Unsupervised use of a key could mean that the engine is started or that

The flat batteries must be disposed of in accordance with regulations

electrical equipment is used (e.g. electric windows). Risk of accident. The

governing the protection of the environment.

vehicle can be locked using the remote control key. This could result in

people being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency.

Synchronising the remote control key

Note

• The radio-frequency remote control can also be programmed so that only

Synchronising the remote control key

the driver's door is unlocked the first time that the unlocking button on the

radio frequency remote control key is pressed. When the button is pressed

- Use both keys that have been delivered with the vehicle; the key

once more, all doors and the tailgate will be unlocked.

with the remote and the normal key ⇒ page 78, fig. 48

• The remote control functions only when you are in range ⇒ page 78,

⇒ page 78, fig. 49.

fig. 49 (red area).

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Maximum time allowed for synchronising is 30 seconds.

Anti-theft alarm system*

–

The normal key is used to activate the ignition, and the key with

the remote control is the key to be programmed.

Description of anti-theft alarm system*

Check that the car is open before commencing programming.

The anti-theft alarm triggers an alarm if unauthorised move-

ments are detected around the vehicle.

–

Place the key without remote control in the contact inside the

steering and ignition lock.

The anti-theft alarm makes it more difficult to break into the vehicle or steal

it. Audible and visible alarms are triggered if the car is opened using the

Use the key with remote control and mechanically lock the

mechanical key, or if unauthorised access is gained to the vehicle.

vehicle from the driver's door.

The anti-theft alarm system is automatically switched on when the vehicle is

Open and close the driver's door lock mechanically, using the

locked. For this, either turn the key once in the lock towards the locking posi-

remote control key.

tion or press button

on the radio-frequency remote control*. The

system is activated immediately and the indicator light located on the

At the same time press the button

on the remote control

driver’s door will flash along with the indicators indicating that the alarm and

key.

the locking security system (double lock) have been turned on.

When the vehicle is locked the indicator lamps light up only if the alarm has

Complete the procedure by removing the key from the contact

been correctly activated (all the protection zones should be correctly closed).

It is possible that the vehicle could no longer be opened and closed with the

If any of the doors or the bonnet are open, when the alarm is connected these

remote control if the button



is repeatedly pressed outside of the effective

will not be included in the protection zones of the vehicle. If the door or

range of the radio frequency remote control. The remote control key will have

bonnet is subsequently closed, they will automatically be included in the

to be resynchronised.

vehicle protection zones and the indicators will flash accordingly.

Spare remote control keys are available from Authorised Service Centres, they

When does the system trigger an alarm?

must be matched to the locking system.

The alarm system is triggered, in the locked vehicle, when:

• a door

• the bonnet or

• the tailgate

are unduly opened

• or the ignition is switched on

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The acoustic signals sound and the indicators flash for approx. 30 seconds.

Volumetric sensor*

How is the alarm switched off?

Monitoring or control function incorporated in the anti-theft

To deactivate the anti theft alarm, the key must be turned to the open position

alarm*, that detects unauthorized vehicle entry using ultra-

in the driver’s door and the ignition must be turned on within 15 seconds, or

sound.

the button



on the remote control may also be used.

• The indicator light flashes twice on opening and the alarm is deactivated.

The system consists of 3 sensors, 2 emitters and a receptor.

• The indicator light flashes once on closing and the alarm is activated.

Activation

In vehicles equipped with an additional* alarm system, if the vehicle is

- It is automatically turned on with the anti-theft alarm, when the

opened using the driver's door key, you have 15 sec to insert the key in the

vehicle is locked mechanically with the key and when the button

ignition lock and activate the ignition. Otherwise, the alarm will go off for 30

sec. and the ignition will be blocked.



on the remote control is used.

In vehicles with keys without remote control it is necessary to wait 30 seconds

Deactivation

until the alarm stops. Then lock the vehicle using the key and repeat the

above process.

- Open the vehicle with the key, either mechanically³⁾ or by

pressing the button



on the remote control.

If the vehicle is opened at any door other than the driver's door or the tailgate

the alarm will go off for 30 seconds.

- Press the button  on the remote control twice. Only the volu-

metric sensor is deactivated. The alarm system remains acti-

vated.

Note

• After 28 days the indicator light will switch off to prevent the battery

running down where the vehicle has been left parked for a long period of

The interior monitoring system will be switched on automatically with the

time. The alarm system remains activated.

anti-theft alarm. All of the doors and the tailgate must be closed to activate

the sensor of the interior monitoring system.

• If, after the alarm has stopped, attempts are made to open another

protection zone, the alarm will be triggered again.

The interior monitor should be switched off, if for example animals are briefly

• The alarm system can be activated or deactivated using the remote

left in the locked vehicle. Their movements could otherwise trigger an alarm.

control ⇒ page 78.

The interior monitor should also be deactivated if the windows are left

slightly open, otherwise the alarm may be triggered due to the effect caused

by wind entering the vehicle.

³⁾ The time period from when the door is opened until the key is inserted in the contact

should not exceed 15 sec., otherwise the alarm will be triggered.

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Note

• If, after deactivating the volumetric sensor, the vehicle is locked using the

remote control or the key in the door lock in under 30 seconds, the volumetric

sensor will remain deactivated. The other functions of the antitheft alarm*

will remain activated. After this time, the deactivation function of the volu-

metric sensor is cancelled.

• If the vehicle is relocked and the alarm is activated without the volumetric

sensor function, relocking will activate the alarm with all its functions, except

the volumetric sensor. This function is reactivated when the alarm is next

switched on, unless it is deliberately switched off.

• If the alarm has been triggered by the volumetric sensor, this will be indi-

cated by a flashing of the indicator on the driver's door. The flash is different

to the flash indicating the alarm is activated.

• If the alarm is triggered three times by the volumetric sensor, the alarm

system is no longer triggered.

• Triggering caused by other sensors (doors, boot opening, etc.) will

continue.

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Tailgate

Opening and locking

The operation of the tailgate opening system is electric. It is

activated by using the handle on the tailgate

Fig. 51 Closing the tail-

gate

Opening the tailgate

- Pull on the release lever and lift the tailgate ⇒ fig. 50. The

keyhole should now be in a vertical position ⇒ fig. 51

Fig. 50 Boot lid: opening

Closing the tailgate

from the outside

- Grip the tailgate by the handle on the interior lining and close it,

using a light movement.

When the keyhole

⇒ fig. 51 is in a vertical position, the tailgate will open

and lock automatically using the central locking system. Also, the tailgate

may be opened and locked using a key.

When the keyhole is horizontal

⇒ fig. 51, if the tailgate is closed it

remains locked and can only be opened again using the main key.

To open the tailgate the key must be turned all the way

⇒ fig. 51 in the

direction of the arrow. In this position the key may not be removed from the

lock.

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If the keyhole is in horizontal position, this implies that the tailgate is locked

Windows

and can only be opened using the main key.

Opening or closing the windows electrically*

WARNING

• Always close the tailgate properly. Risk of accident or injury.

The front and rear electric windows can be operated using the

• Do not close the tailgate by pushing it down with your hand on the

controls in the driver's door.

window. The glass could shatter. Risk of injury!

• Ensure the tailgate is locked after closing. If not, it may open unexpect-

edly while driving.

• Never allow children to play in or around the vehicle. A locked vehicle

can be subjected to extremely high and low temperatures, depending on

the time of year. This could cause serious injuries/illness. It could even

have fatal consequences. Close and lock both the tailgate and all the other

doors when you are not using the vehicle.

• Never close the tailgate without observing and ensuring it is clear, to do

otherwise could cause serious injury to you and others. Make sure that no

one is in the path of the tailgate.

Fig. 52 Detail of driver

• Never drive with the tailgate open or half-closed, exhaust gasses may

door: controls for the front

penetrate into the interior of the vehicle. Danger of poisoning!

and rear windows

• If only the boot is opened then do not leave the key inside. The vehicle

may not be opened if the key is left inside.

Opening and closing the windows

- Press the button



to open a window.

– Pull button



to close a window ⇒

Always close the windows fully if you park the vehicle or leave it unattended

⇒

You can use the electric windows for approx. 10 minutes after switching off

the ignition if neither the driver door nor the front passenger door has been

opened and the key has not been removed from the ignition.

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Buttons in the driver door

WARNING (continued)

Button for window in front left door

Button for window in front right door

• If necessary, use the safety switch to disable the rear electric windows.

Make sure that they have been disabled.

Buttons for rear windows*

Safety switch for deactivating the electric window buttons in the rear

Note

doors

Button for window in rear right door

If the window is not able to close because it is stiff or because of an obstruc-

tion, the window will automatically open again ⇒ page 86. If this happens,

Button for window in rear left door

check why the window could not be closed before attempting to close it

Safety switch *

again.

Safety switch

in the driver door can be used to disable the electric window

buttons in the rear doors.

Safety switch not pressed: buttons on rear doors are activated.

One-touch opening and closing*

Safety switch pressed: buttons on rear doors are deactivated.

The one-touch opening and closing function is only possible

on the front doors and can only be activated from the driver's

WARNING

door.

• Incorrect use of the electric windows can result in injury.

One-touch closing

• Never close the tailgate without observing and ensuring it is clear, to do

- Pull up the button for the window briefly to the second position.

otherwise could cause serious injury to you and others. Make sure that no

one is in the path of a window.

The window closes fully.

• Always take the vehicle key with you when you leave the vehicle.

One-touch opening

• Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle, particularly if

- Push down the button for the window briefly to the second posi-

they have access to the keys. Unsupervised use of a key could mean that

the engine is started or that electrical equipment is used (e.g. electric

tion. The window opens fully.

windows). Risk of accident. The doors can be locked using the remote

control key. This could result in people being trapped in the vehicle in an

Restoring one-touch opening and closing

emergency.

– Close all windows.

• The electric windows will work until the key has been removed from the

ignition and one of the front doors has been opened.

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