Fig. 60 Driver’s door handle: prying off the cap.
Generally, all doors will lock when locking manually. Only the driver door will unlock when unlocking manually.
Note the information about the anti-theft alarm system ⇒ Anti-theft alarm system.
1. Position the key bit or emergency key on the notch in the driver door handle from below.
2. Hold your index finger under the key bit.
3. Use the vehicle key to pry the cap off in the direction of the arrow fig. 60.
4. Insert the key bit in the lock cylinder and unlock or lock the vehicle.
5. Pull on the door handle and reinstall the cap.
Special considerations for manual unlocking
An alarm is triggered when the driver's door is opened ⇒ Anti-theft alarm system.
An emergency start must be performed after unlocking ⇒ Starting and stopping the engine.
Switch the ignition on to turn off the alarm.
The electronic immobilizer will detect a valid vehicle key.
The anti-theft alarm system is not activated when the vehicle is manually locked using the key bit ⇒ Anti-theft alarm system.
Locking the front passenger door and rear doors in an emergency
Please read the introductory information and heed the Warnings and Notice ⇒
and Introduction.
Fig. 61 On the front of the right rear door: emergency locking the vehicle with the vehicle key (general example).
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