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Unlocking the vehicle
Note:If the vehicle remains locked for
longer than three days, the key free system will enter an energy-saving mode.This is to reduce the discharge of thevehicle battery. When the vehicle isunlocked while in this mode, the reactiontime of the system may be a little longerthan normal. Unlocking the vehicle oncewill deactivate the energy-saving mode. Pull one of the door handles or the
luggage compartment lid handle.
Note:
A valid passive key must be
located within the detection range of that door.
One long flash of the direction indicators
confirms that all the doors, the luggage
compartment lid and the fuel filler flap
have been unlocked and that the alarm
has been disarmed.
Unlocking only the driver's door
If the unlocking function is reprogrammed
so that only the driver’s door is unlocked
( See Programming the remote
control (page 27). ), note the following: If the driver’s door is the first door which
is opened, the other doors and the
luggage compartment lid will remain
locked. All the other doors can be
unlocked from inside the vehicle by using
the unlock button next to the driver’s door
handle. Doors can be unlocked individually
by pulling the interior door handles on
those doors.
If the front passenger door or one of the
rear doors is the first door which is
opened,
allthe doors and the luggage
compartment lid will be unlocked.
Disabled keys
Any keys left inside the vehicle interior
when it is locked will be disabled.
A disabled key cannot be used to turn the
ignition on or start the engine.
In order to use these passive keys again,
they have to be enabled.
To enable all your passive keys, unlock
the vehicle using a passive key or the
remote control unlocking function.
All passive keys will then be enabled if the
ignition is turned on or the vehicle is
started using a valid key.
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Locking and unlocking the
doors with the key blade
1. Slide the release slider in the direction
of the arrow and pull out the key blade
with your thumb.
2. Remove the key blade and insert it into the lock.
GLOBAL OPENING AND
CLOSING
You can also operate the electric
windows with the ignition off via the global
opening and global closing function.
Note:Global closing will only operate if
you have set the memory correctly for
each window. See Electric windows
(page 60).
Global opening To open all the windows, press and hold
the
unlock button for at least three
seconds. Press either the lockor the
unlock button again to stop the opening
function.
Global closing WARNING
Take care when using global
closing. In an emergency, press the
button on the driver’s door handle
to stop. Note:
Global closing can be activated
using the button on the driver’s door handle. Global opening and closing canalso be activated using the buttons on thepassive key.
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To close all the windows, press and hold
the button on the driver’s door handle for
at least two seconds. The anti-trap
function is also active during global
closing.
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ARMING THE ALARM
The system is armed as soon as the
vehicle is locked and acts as a deterrent
to unauthorised persons who attempt to
open the doors, bonnet or luggage
compartment, or remove the audio
system.
The alarm sounds for 30 seconds if an
unauthorised person opens a door, the
luggage compartment or the bonnet. The
hazard flasher lights will flash for five
minutes.
Any attempt to start the engine without a
valid key or to remove the audio system
sounds the alarm again.
Automatic arming delay
The 20 seconds arming delay begins
when the bonnet, luggage compartment
and all doors are closed.
Interior sensors
WARNING
This system functions correctly only
if all windows are completely closed.
In addition to this, the sensors
located in the interior lamp unit must not
be covered up. The system should not
be activated if any persons, animals or
other moving objects are inside the
vehicle. This system acts as a deterrent against
unauthorised intrusion by sensing any
movement within the vehicle. Unauthorised entry into the vehicle’s
interior will trigger the alarm in the same
way as the anti-theft system.
The sensors are located in the interior
lamp unit.
All except Britain and Ireland
The interior sensing alarm is armed
together with the double locking system.
Britain and Ireland only
The interior sensing alarm is armed
together with the central locking system.
To deactivate the interior sensors press
the switch next to the driver’s door
handle.
DISARMING THE ALARM
The system can be deactivated at any
time, even when the alarm is sounding,
by unlocking the vehicle from the outside.
The system will be deactivated if:
•
A valid passive key is located within
the detection range.
• The unlock button on the remote
control is pressed.
• A valid passive key is located within
the vehicle interior and you depress
the clutch pedal (manual transmission)
or brake pedal (automatic
transmission).
• You insert the key blade into the key
holder.
The system for the luggage compartment
lid will be deactivated if.
• A valid passive key is located within
the detection range.
• The luggage compartment lid unlock
button on the remote control is
pressed.
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Britain and Ireland only
If the vehicle is unlocked using the key
blade, a 12 second delay chime starts as
soon as the driver’s door is opened. The
alarm will be deactivated during this
period.
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DIRECTION INDICATORS
Note:Tap the lever up or down to make
the direction indicators flash only three times.
INTERIOR LAMPS
Courtesy lamp OffA
Door contact
B
OnC If you set the switch to position
B, the
courtesy lamp will come on when you
unlock or open a door or the luggage
compartment lid. If you leave a door open
with the ignition switch off, the courtesy
lamp will go off automatically after some
time to prevent the vehicle battery from
discharging. To switch it back on, switch
on the ignition for a short time.
The courtesy lamp will also come on when
you switch off the ignition. It will go off
automatically after a short time or when
you start or restart the engine.
If you set the switch to position Cwith the
ignition switch off, the courtesy lamp will
come on. It will go off automatically after
a short time to prevent the vehicle battery
from discharging. To switch it back on,
switch on the ignition for a short time.
Reading lamps If you switch off the ignition, the reading
lamps will go off automatically after some
time to prevent the vehicle battery from
discharging. To switch them back on,
switch on the ignition for a short time.
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ELECTRIC WINDOWS
WARNING
Do not operate the electric windows
unless they are free from
obstruction.
Note:If you operate the switches often
during a short period of time, the system might become inoperable for a certaintime to prevent damage due tooverheating.
Switch on the ignition to operate the
electric windows.
Global opening and closing
You can also operate the electric
windows with the ignition off via the global
opening and closing function. See Locks
(page 29).
Driver's door switches
You can operate all the windows with the
switches on the door trim panel of the
driver’s door. Opening and closing the
windows automatically
Press or lift the switch to the second
action point and release it completely.
Press or lift it again to stop the windows.
Safety switch for rear windows
Note:
You can always operate the rear
windows from the driver’s door. A switch in the driver’s door disables the
rear electric window switches.
The light in the switch comes on and the
lights in the rear window switches go off
when the rear windows are disabled.
Anti-trap function
WARNING
Careless closing of the windows can
override the protection function and
cause injuries.
The electric windows will stop
automatically while closing and reverse
some distance if there is an obstacle in
the way.
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION
CAUTION
Do not engage reverse gear when
the vehicle is moving. This can cause
damage to the transmission.
On some vehicles it is necessary to raise
the collar whilst selecting reverse gear.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Selector lever positions
ParkP
Reverse
R Neutral
N
Drive
D
Sport mode and manual shifting
S WARNING
Apply the brakes before moving the
selector lever and keep them
applied until you are ready to move
off. Note:A cold engine has a higher idle
speed. This will increase the tendency for
your vehicle to creepwhen you have
selected a drive gear.
Press the button on the selector lever to
select reverse and park.
The selector lever position will be shown
in the information display.
Park WARNINGS
Select park only when your vehicle
is stationary.
Apply the parking brake and
select park before leaving
your vehicle. Make sure that the
selector lever is latched in position. Note:
An audible warning will sound if you
open the driver's door and you have not selected park.
In this position, power is not transmitted
to the drive wheels and the transmission
is locked. You can start the engine with
the selector lever in this position.
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