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Keys, doors and windows
Electronic key system: Unlocking the
vehicle by pressing on one of the front
door handles at the markings
deactivates the anti-theft alarm
system.
The electronic key must be outside
the vehicle, within a range of approx.
1 m of the relevant door side.
The system is not deactivated by
unlocking the driver's door with the
key or with the central locking button
in the passenger compartment.
A triggered alarm, which has not been
interrupted by the driver, will be
indicated by the LED in the button
o. The LED will flash quickly the
next time the vehicle is unlocked with
the radio remote control.
If the battery has been reconnected
(e.g. after maintenance work), wait for
ten minutes to restart the engine.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key has been
removed from the ignition switch.
Note
Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID) tags may cause interference
with the key. Do not have it placed
near the key when starting the
vehicle.
Note
Fault
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. Always lock the vehicle after
leaving it 3 10.
If the LED in the button o
illuminates permanently when
switching on the ignition, seek the
assistance of a workshop.
The hazard warning lights flash for a
few seconds.
Switch on the anti-theft alarm
system 3 20.
Alarm
Locking the vehicle without
activation of the anti-theft alarm
Lock the vehicle by locking the
driver's door with the integral key.
Emergency operation of electronic
key 3 173.
When triggered, the alarm siren
sounds and the hazard warning lights
flash simultaneously. The number
and duration of alarm signals are
stipulated by legislation.
The anti-theft alarm system can be
deactivated by pressing c, by
pressing on one of the front door
handles at the markings with
electronic key system or switching on
the ignition.
Immobiliser
The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with
the key being used.
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