Unlocking and locking
74Involuntary unlocking
It is an anti-theft system and prevents the unintentional 
unlocking of the vehicle.If the vehicle is unlocked and any of the doors (including the tailgate) are 
opened within 30 seconds, it gets re-locked automatically.Automatic speed dependent locking and unlocking system*
This is a safety system which prevent the access to the vehicle 
from the outside when it is running (for example, when 
stopped at a traffic light).Locking
The doors lock automatically after exceeding 15km/h. The tailgate locks 
automatically after exceeding 6 km/h.
If the vehicle is stopped and any of its doors open, when starting again and 
exceeding the mentioned speed, all doors will lock again.
Unlocking
On withdrawing the ignition key, the vehicle will returns to its status prior to 
self-locking.
Each door can be unlocked and opened independently from the inside (for 
example, when a passenger gets out of it). To do it, simply operate the lever 
inside the door.
Activating the system*
With the ignition on, press the locking key on the central locking system 
within 3 to 10 seconds. Deactivating the system*
With the ignition on, press the unlocking key on the central locking system 
within 3 to 10 seconds.
In both cases, if the operation has been carried out correctly, the locking lamp 
will flash   ⇒
page 75, fig. 41 .
WARNING
The door handles must not be operated when the vehicle is running: the 
door would open.
Note
If the airbags are triggered during an accident, the vehicle is unlocked, except 
for the luggage compartment. It is possible to lock the vehicle from inside 
with the central locking, after turning the ignition off and back on again.Emergency unlocking systemIf the airbags are triggered during an accident, the vehicle is unlocked, except 
for the luggage compartment. It is possible to lock the vehicle from inside 
with the central locking, after turning the ignition off and back on again.
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88•Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle, particularly if 
they have access to the keys. Unsupervised use of a key could mean that 
the engine is started or that electrical equipment is used (e.g. electric 
tilting sunroof) with a risk of accident. The doors can be locked using the 
remote control key. This could make the aid difficult in an emergency situ-
ation.•The tilting sunroof continues to function until one of the front doors is 
opened and the key removed from the ignition.•Ensure that no object and/or end  is between the glass and the sunroof 
when the one-touch opening/closing function is reset.
Convenience closing* Using the door lock
– Hold the key in the door lock of the driver door in the locking  position until the tilting sunroof is closed.
– Release the key to interrupt this function.
Using the remote control
– Push the lock button on the remote control for about 3 seconds.  The tilting sunroof closes.
– Press the unlock button to interrupt the function.
Roll-back function of the panorama/ tilting sunroof*The panorama/ tilting sunroof has a roll-back function  which prevents larger 
objects getting trapped when the roof is closed. The roll-back function does 
not prevent fingers getting pinched against the roof opening. The tilting 
sunroof stops and opens again immediately if it is obstructed when closing.Operation in case of breakdown 
In case of a breakdown, the sunroof may be closed manually.– Remove the plastic cover by inserting a screwdriver into the rear  section.
– Insert an Allen key (4 mm) into the opening as far as possible and  close the sunroof.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 51  Emergency opera-
tion of the panorama/ 
tilting sunroof
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