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Central locking button
The central locking button allows you to lock and unlock the 
vehicle from the inside.Locking the vehicle
– Press the button   ⇒fig. 40  ⇒ .
Unlocking the doors
– Press the button   ⇒ fig. 40.The central locking button is still operative when the ignition is switched off. 
Except when the "safe" security system is activated.
Please note the following if you lock your vehicle with the central locking 
button:•
Safety reasons make not be possible to open the doors or the tailgate 
from the  outside (for instance, when stopped at a traffic light).
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The driver door cannot be locked. This avoids the user from forgetting his 
key inside the vehicle.
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All doors can be locked separately from inside the car. Do this by pulling 
the door release lever  once.
WARNING
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If the vehicle is locked, children and disabled people may be trapped 
inside it.
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Repeated operation of central locking will prevent the central locking 
button from working for a few seconds.  In this case, it can only be unlocked 
if it has been previously locked. Afte r a few seconds, the central locking 
becomes operative again.
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The central locking button is not op erative when the vehicle is locked 
from the outside (with the remote control or the key).Note
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Locked vehicle, button 
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Unlocked vehicle, button 
Fig. 40  Central locking 
button
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KeysSet of keys
The set of keys includes a remote control, a key without a 
remote control and a plastic key tab with the number of the 
key.The set of keys belonging to your vehicle consists of the following items:•
a remote control key ⇒fig. 42  ,
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a key without remote control  ,
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one plastic key tab   with the key number.
Plastic key tab
Duplicates can only be issued with the key number on the key tab  ⇒fig. 42  
. Therefore:
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Always keep the key tab in a safe place.
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Never leave the key tab in the vehicle.
If you sell the vehicle, please give the plastic key tab to the new owner.
Duplicate keys
If you need a replacement key, take y our key tab to an Authorised Service 
Centre.
WARNING
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An incorrect use of the keys can cause serious injuries.
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Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle. In case of emer-
gency, they may not be able to leave the vehicle and not manage on their 
own.
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An uncontrolled use of the key could start the engine or activate any 
electric equipment(e.g. electric wind ows), causing risk of accident. The 
doors can be locked using the remote control key. This could make assist-
ance difficult in an emergency situation.
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Never forget the keys inside the vehicle. An unauthorised use of your 
vehicle could result in injury, damage or theft. Always take the key with you 
when you leave the vehicle.
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Never remove the key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion. 
Otherwise, the steering could suddenly block and it would be impossible 
to steer the vehicle.Caution
There are electronic components in the remote control key. Avoid wetting and 
hitting the keys.
Fig. 42  Set of keys
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78Radio frequency remote controlLocking and unlocking the vehicle
The remote control key is used to lock and unlock the vehicle 
from a distance.
Using the button  ⇒fig. 43  (arrow) on the control, the key shaft is released.
Unlocking the vehicle    ⇒fig. 43 .
Locking the vehicle    ⇒fig. 43 .
Unlocking the tailgate. Press the button    ⇒fig. 43    until all vehicle 
indicators briefly flash. When the unlocking button     is pressed, you 
have 2 minutes to open the door. After  this period, the door is locked once 
more.
Also, the battery indicator on the key  ⇒fig. 44  flashes.
The remote control transmitter and the batteries are integrated in the key. The 
receiver is inside the vehicle. The maximum range of the remote control 
depends on various factors. This range is reduced when the batteries start to 
lose power.
WARNING
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An improper use of the key can cause serious injuries.
Fig. 43  Assignment of 
buttons on the remote 
control key
Fig. 44  Range of the 
remote control:
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Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle. In case of emer-
gency, they may not be able to leave the vehicle and not manage on their 
own.
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Never forget the keys inside the vehicle. Otherwise, this could result in 
serious injuries, accidents or even the theft of your vehicle. Always take the 
key with you when you leave the vehicle.
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An uncontrolled use of the key could start the engine or activate any 
electric equipment(e.g. electric win dows), causing risk of accident. The 
vehicle can be locked when using the remote control key. This could 
complicate the aid in cas of emergency.Note
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The remote control key functions only when you are within range 
⇒ page 78, fig. 44 .
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If the vehicle cannot be unlocked or locked by using the radio-frequency 
remote control, the remote control key wi ll have to be re-synchronised. In this 
case, please refer to your Technical Service.
Changing the batteryIf the battery indicator does not flash when the buttons are pushed, the 
battery must be replaced.
Caution
The use of inappropriate batteries may damage the radio frequency remote 
control. For this reason, always replace the dead battery with another of the 
same size and power.
For the sake of the environment
The flat batteries must  be thrown away in accordance with regulations 
governing the protection of the environment.Anti-theft alarm system*Description of anti-theft alarm system*
The anti-theft alarm triggers if unauthorised movements are 
detected around the vehicle.The anti-theft alarm makes it more difficult to break into the vehicle or steal 
it. The system will emit acoustic an d optical warning signals if someone is 
trying to force your vehicle.
The anti-theft alarm system is automatically connected on locking the 
vehicle. For this, either rotate the key in the locking position or press button     on the radio-frequency remote control*. The system is immediately 
activated and the indicator light located on the driver's door will flash along 
with the indicators, indicating that the alarm and the locking security system 
(double lock) have been turned on.
If any of the doors or the bonnet are  open, they will not be included in the 
protection zones of the vehicle when the alarm is connected. If the door or the 
bonnet are subsequently closed, they will automatically be included in the 
protection areas of the vehicle and the indicators will flash accordingly when 
the doors close.•
The indicator light will flash twice on opening and deactivating the alarm.
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The indicator light will flash once on closing and activating the alarm.
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82Ta i l g a t eUnlocking and locking
The operation of the tailgate opening system is electric. It is 
activated by using the handle on the tailgate
Opening the tailgate
– Pull on the release lever and lift the tailgate  ⇒fig. 45 . The tail-
gate will open automatically.
Closing the tailgate
– Grip the tailgate by one of the two handles on the interior lining  and close it, pushing slightly.The system may or may not operate depending on the situation of the vehicle.
If the tailgate is locked then it cannot be opened, however if it is unlocked 
then the opening system is operat ive and the boot may be opened.
To change the locking / unlocking status, press the button   or the button   ⇒ page 78, fig. 43  on the remote control key.
A warning appears on the instrument panel if the tailgate is open or not prop-
erly closed.* An audible warning is also given if the tailgate is opened while 
the vehicle is moving faster than 6 km/h.*
Fig. 45  Tailgate: opening 
from the outside
Fig. 46  Detail of the 
inside of the tailgate: 
hand grip
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WARNING
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Always close the tailgate properly. Risk of accident or injury.
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The tailgate must not be opened when the reverse or rear fog lights are 
lit. This may damage the pilot lights
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Do not close the tailgate by pushing  it down with your hand on the rear 
window. The glass could smash. Risk of injury!
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Ensure the tailgate is locked after closing it. If not, it may open unex-
pectedly while driving.
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Never allow children to play in or ar ound the vehicle. A locked vehicle 
can be subjected to extremely high and low temperatures, depending on 
the time of year, thus causing 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.
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Closing the tailgate without observing and ensuring it is clear could 
cause serious injury to you and to third  parties. Make sure that no one is in 
the path of the tailgate.
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Never drive with the tailgate open or half-closed, exhaust gases may 
penetrate into the interior of th e vehicle. Danger of poisoning!
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If you only open the tailgate, do not leave the key inside. The vehicle 
will not be opened if the key is left inside.
Emergency opening
This allows the vehicle to be opened if the central locking 
does not operate (for example, if the battery is flat)There is a groove in the boot allowing access to the emergency 
opening mechanism.
Opening the tailgate from inside the luggage compartment
– Insert the key bit in the groove and unlock the locking system,  turning the key from right to left, as shown by the arrow 
⇒fig. 47 .
Fig. 47  Tailgate: emer-
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84WindowsOpening or closing the windows electrically* 
The front and rear electric windows can be operated by using 
the controls on the driver's door. The other doors each have a 
switch for their own window.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. Buttons on the driver's door
Button for window in front left door
Button for window in front right door
Safety switch for deactivating the electric window buttons in the rear 
doors
Button for window in rear left door
Button for window in rear right door
Safety switch 
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Safety switch   on the driver's door  can be used to disable the electric 
window buttons in the rear doors.
Safety switch not pressed: buttons on rear doors are activated.
Safety switch pressed: buttons on rear doors are deactivated.
WARNING
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Incorrect use of the electric  windows can result in injury.
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Never close the tailgate without observing and ensuring it is clear, to do 
otherwise could cause serious injury to you and third parties. Make sure 
that no one is in the path of a window.
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Always take the vehicle key with you when you leave the vehicle.
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Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle, particularly if 
they have access to the keys. The misuse of the keys, for example, by chil-
dren, may result in serious injury and accident.
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The engine may accidentally be started and be out of control.
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If the ignition is switched on, the electric equipment could be activated 
with risk of injury, for example, in the electric windows.
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The doors can be locked using the remote control key. This could make 
assistance difficult in an emergency situation.
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Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle.
Fig. 48  Detail of driver 
door: controls for the front 
and rear windows
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The electric windows will work unti l the ignition has been switched off 
and one of the front doors has been opened.
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If necessary, use the safety switch to disable the rear electric windows. 
Make sure that they have been disabled.Note
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 85. If this happens, 
check why the window could not be clos ed before attempting to close it 
again.One-touch opening and closing* 
One-touch opening and closing means you do not have to 
hold down the button.The buttons  ⇒page 84, fig. 48  , ,  and  have two levels 
for opening the window and two for closing it. This makes it easier 
to open and close windows to the desired position.
One-touch closing
– Pull up the window button briefl y up to the second position. The 
window closes fully.
One-touch opening
– Push down the window button briefly up to the second position.  The window opens fully. Restoring one-touch opening and closing
– The automatic open and close function will not work if the battery 
has been temporarily disconnected. The function can be restored 
as follows:
– Close the window as far as it will go by lifting and holding the  window switch.
– Release the switch and then lift it again for one second. This will  reactivate the automatic function.
If you push (or pull) a button to the first stage, the window will open (or close) 
until you release the button. If you push or lift the button briefly to the second 
stage, the window will open (one-touch  opening) or close (one-touch closing) 
automatically. If you operate the button while the window is opening or 
closing, the window stops at this position.
The one-touch opening and closing function will not function once the igni-
tion has been switched off.
The one-touch function and roll-back function will not work if there is a 
malfunction in the electric windows.  Contact an Authorised Service Centre.Roll-back function
The roll-back function reduces the risk of injury when the elec-
tric windows close.•
If a window is obstructed when closing automatically, the window stops 
at this point and lowers immediately  ⇒.
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Next, check why the window does no t close before attempting it again.
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