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Anti-theft protection

Do not modify the electronic vehicle

immobiliser, as this might result in

malfunctions.

Automatic (anti-intrusion

security)

The doors and boot lock automatically when

driving (speed above 6 mph (10 km/h)).

To deactivate/reactivate this function (activated

by default):

Locking the vehicle

Manual

Driving with the doors locked could make

it more difficult for the emergency services to

enter the vehicle in an emergency.

►ꢀ Press this button to lock/unlock the vehicle

(doors and boot) from inside the vehicle.

The indicator lamp comes on to confirm central

locking of the vehicle.

►ꢀ Press the button until a confirmation message

appears.

As a safety precaution, take the electronic key

with you when leaving the vehicle, even for a

short time.

Transporting long or bulky objects

Press the central locking control to drive

with the boot open and the doors locked.

Otherwise, every time the speed of the vehicle

exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h), the locks will

rebound and an alert will appear.

The central locking does not take place if

one of the doors is open.

Purchasing a second-hand vehicle

Have the key codes memorised by

a dealer, to ensure that the keys in your

possession are the only ones able to start the

vehicle.

To unfold the exterior handles, press the

button once when the vehicle is locked or

twice when it is unlocked.

Advice

When locking / deadlocking from the

outside

Remote control

The remote control is a sensitive, high-

frequency device; avoid handling it in your

pocket, due to the risk of unintentionally

unlocking the vehicle.

Avoid pressing the remote control buttons

while out of range of the vehicle, due to

the risk of rendering the remote control

inoperative. It would then be necessary to

reset it.

Emergency procedures

When the vehicle is locked or deadlocked from

the outside, the indicator lamp flashes and the

button is inoperative.

►ꢀ After normal locking, pull one of the interior

door controls to unlock the vehicle.

►ꢀ After deadlocking, it is necessary to use

the remote control, the “Keyless Entry and

Starting” system or the integral key to unlock

the vehicle.

Lost keys, remote control,

electronic key

Go to a dealer with the vehicle’s registration

certificate and your personal identification

documents.

The dealer will be able to retrieve the key code

and the transponder code, enabling a new key to

be ordered.

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If the vehicle is fitted with an alarm, it will

not be activated when locking with the

Complete unlocking/locking of

the vehicle with the key

key.

Use this procedure in the following situations:

– Remote control battery discharged.

– Remote control malfunction.

If the alarm is activated, the siren sounds

when the door is opened; switch on the ignition

to stop it.

– Vehicle battery discharged.

– Vehicle in an area subject to strong

electromagnetic interference.

In the first case, change the remote control

battery.

Central locking not functioning

Use these procedures in the following cases:

– Central locking malfunction.

In the second case, reinitialise the remote control.

Refer to the corresponding sections.

– Battery disconnected or discharged.

►ꢀ Open the doors.

►ꢀ For the rear doors, check that the child lock is

not on.

Refer to the corresponding section.

►ꢀ Remove the black cap, located on the edge of

the door, using the key.

In the event of a malfunction of the

central locking system, the battery must

be disconnected to ensure that the vehicle is

locked fully.

►ꢀ Insert the key into the socket without forcing

it, then turn the latch towards the inside of the

door.

►ꢀ Remove the key and refit the black cap.

►ꢀ Close the doors and check from the outside

that the vehicle is locked.

Driver's door

►ꢀ If the handle is retracted, press on it up to the

point of resistance to unfold it.

►ꢀ Pull the handle to access the lock.

►ꢀ Insert the key in the lock and turn it to lock

the door.

►ꢀ Press the driver's door handle until the point

of resistance to unfold it then pull it to access the

lock.

►ꢀ Insert the key in the door lock.

►ꢀ Turn the key towards the front/rear to unlock/

lock the vehicle.

Changing the battery

A message is displayed in the instrument panel

when the battery needs changing.

Battery ref.: CR2032/3 Volts.

Passenger doors

Unlocking

►ꢀ Pull the interior door opening control.

Locking

►ꢀ Turn the key rearwards again within 3 seconds

to deadlock the vehicle.

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– when unlocking the vehicle, the handles unfold

to allow access to the vehicle,

– when the vehicle is locked, the handles retract.

►ꢀ Press the handle until the point of resistance

to unfold it and access the lock.

►ꢀ Unclip the cover by inserting a small

screwdriver in the slot and raise the cover.

►ꢀ Remove the discharged battery from its

housing.

►ꢀ Insert the new battery, observing the polarity,

and clip the cover onto the housing.

►ꢀ Reinitialise the remote control.

►ꢀ Insert the mechanical key (integral with the

remote control) in the lock to open the vehicle.

►ꢀ Place the electronic key against the back-up

reader on the steering column and hold it there

until the ignition is switched on.

A. Retracted position.

B. Unfolded position.

Once unfolded, the handles retract automatically

after 3 minutes without the vehicle being locked.

It is possible to manually unfold the handles at

any time by pressing on them.

Depending on version, pressing on the handles

also locks / unlocks the vehicle, if the electronic

key is detected.

►ꢀ Switch on the ignition by pressing the "START/

STOP" button.

For more information on Reinitialising the remote

control, refer to the corresponding section.

►ꢀ With a manual gearbox, place the gear lever in

neutral then fully depress the clutch pedal.

►ꢀ With an automatic gearbox or drive selector,

while in mode P, depress the brake pedal.

If the fault persists after reinitialisation, contact

a dealer or a qualified workshop without delay.

Do not throw remote control batteries

away, as they contain metals that are

harmful to the environment. Take them to an

approved disposal point.

For more information on Proximity Keyless Entry

and Start, refer to the corresponding section.

In the event of a battery failure or system

malfunction, manually unfold the driver’s

handle by pressing on it up to the point of

resistance. Then pull the handle to access the

lock and follow the back-up procedures.

For more information on the Back-up

Reinitialising the remote

control

Following replacement of the battery or in the

event of a fault, it may be necessary to reinitialise

the remote control.

Doors

Retractable handles

The doors are equipped with handles that unfold

and retract automatically depending on the

vehicle state:

procedures, refer to the corresponding section.

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