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Remote control key
System which permits central unlocking or
locking of the vehicle using the door lock or
from a distance. It also ensures the localisation
and starting of the vehicle, as well as theft
protection.
Unfolding/Folding the key
F Press this button to unfold/fold the key.If you do not press the button, there is a
risk of damaging the remote control.
Unlocking the vehicle
Complete unlocking using the
remote control
F Press the open padlock to unlock the vehicle completely.
Selective unlocking using the
remote control
F Press the open padlock once to unlock the driver's door only.
F

P
ress the open padlock again to
unlock the other doors and the
boot.
The complete or selective door
unlocking parameter is set via the
vehicle configuration menu.
Opening the windows using the
remote control
F Press and hold the open padlock until the desired position is
obtained. The windows stop
when you release the button.
Unlocking with the key
F Turn the key for wards in the driver's door lock to unlock the vehicle completely.
The direction indicators flash for a few
seconds.
The spotlamps in the door mirrors come
on.
Depending on version, the door mirrors
unfold, the welcome lighting comes on,
the alarm is deactivated.
Selective unlocking of the boot
F Press the central button on the remote control to unlock the
boot. The doors remain locked.
If selective unlocking of the boot is deactivated,
pressing this button also unlocks the doors.
Do not forget to lock the boot again by
pressing the closed padlock button. The complete or selective boot
unlocking parameter is set via the
vehicle configuration menu.
By default, selective unlocking of the
boot is activated.
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Locking the vehicle
Normal locking using the remote
control
F Press the closed padlock button to lock the vehicle.
Normal locking using the key
F Turn the key towards the rear in the driver's door lock to lock the vehicle.
The direction indicators come on for a few
seconds.
Depending on your version, the door mirrors
fold, the alarm is activated. If one of the doors or the boot is still open,
the central locking does not take place.
However, the alarm (if fitted) will be fully
activated after about 45 seconds.
If the vehicle is unlocked inadvertently and
with no action on the doors or boot, the
vehicle will lock itself again automatically
after about 30 seconds.
If the alarm had previously been activated,
it will not be reactivated automatically. The folding and unfolding of the door
mirrors using the remote control can be
deactivated in the dealer network or by
a


qualified workshop.
Deadlocking using the remote
control
Deadlocking using the key
Deadlocking is confirmed by fixed illumination
of the direction indicators for approximately two
seconds.
Depending on version, the door mirrors fold in
at the same time.
In low light, deadlocking also switches on
the guide-me-home lighting (see "Visibility"
section).
Deadlocking renders the exterior and
interior door controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the central locking
button.
Therefore, never leave anyone inside the
vehicle when it is deadlocked.
Closing the windows using the
remote control
F Press and hold the closed padlock until the desired position
is obtained. The windows stop
when you release the button.
F

T

urn the key to the rear in the driver's door
lock to lock the vehicle completely.
F

T

urn the key to the rear again within five
seconds to deadlock the vehicle. F

P

ress the closed padlock to lock
the vehicle completely.
F

P

ress the closed padlock again
within five seconds to deadlock
the vehicle.
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This will switch on the courtesy lamps and the
direction indicators will flash for around ten
seconds.
Back-up control
System allowing mechanical door locking and
unlocking in the event of a malfunction of the
central locking system or battery failure.
Locking the driver's door
F Insert the key in the door lock, then turn it to the rear.
You can also apply this procedure for the
passenger doors.
Unlocking the driver's door
F Insert the key in the door lock, then turn it to the front.
Locking the passenger doors
F Open the doors.
F O n the rear doors, check that the child lock
is not on.
For more information on the Child lock , refer
to the corresponding section.
When closing the windows using the
remote control you must ensure that
nothing prevents them from closing
c o r r e c t l y.
If you want to leave the windows partly
open, you must deactivate the volumetric
alarm monitoring.
Locating your vehicle
This function allows you to identify your vehicle
from a distance, particularly in poor light. Your
vehicle must be locked.
F

P
ress this button. F

R
emove the black cap on the edge of the
door, using the key.
F

W
ithout forcing, insert the key into the
aperture; then, without turning it, move the
latch sideways towards the inside of the
d o o r.
F

R
emove the key and refit the cap.
F

C
lose the doors and check from the outside
that the vehicle is locked.
In the event of a fault with the central
locking system, it is essential to
disconnect the battery to lock the boot and
so ensure complete locking of the vehicle.
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Unlocking the passenger doors
F Pull the interior door opening control.
Fault with the remote control
In the event of a malfunction with the remote
control, you can no longer unlock, lock or
locate your vehicle.
F
F
irst of all, use the key in the door lock to
unlock or lock your vehicle.
F

T
hen reinitialise the remote control.
Reinitialisation
F Switch the ignition off and remove the key from the switch.
F

I
mmediately press the closed padlock
button for a few seconds.
F

T
urn the key back to position 2 (ignition
on) .
F

S
witch the ignition off and remove the key
from the switch.
The remote control is now fully operational
again.
Changing the battery
Battery type: CR2032/3 volts.
If the battery is dead, you are
informed by illumination of this
warning lamp, an audible signal and
a message in the screen.
F

U
nclip the cover using a small screwdriver
at the two cut-outs.
F

R
emove the cover.
F

R
emove the discharged battery from its
compartment.
F

F
it the new battery into its compartment
observing the original fitting direction.
F

C
lip the cover onto the casing.
If the problem persists, contact the dealer
network as soon as possible.
Keyless Entry and
Starting
System that allows the unlocking, locking
and starting of the vehicle, while keeping the
electronic key on your person.
The electronic key can also be used as a
remote control.
For more information on the Remote
control key , refer to the corresponding
section.
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Unlocking the vehicle
The vehicle or just the driver's door is unlocked,
depending on the setting.
Complete unlocking
F With the electronic key on your person and in the recognition zone A , pass your hand
behind the door handle of one of the front
doors to unlock the vehicle or press the
tailgate opening control.
Selective unlocking
F To unlock only the driver's door, with the electronic key on your person, pass your
hand behind the driver's door handle. The complete or selective door
unlocking parameter is set via the
vehicle configuration menu.
Complete unlocking is activated by
default.
The direction indicators flash for a few
seconds.
Depending on version, the door mirrors
unfold, the welcome lighting comes on,
the alarm is deactivated.
If one of the doors or the boot is still open
or if the electronic key for the Keyless
Entry and Starting system has been left
inside the vehicle, the central locking does
not take place.
However, the alarm (if fitted) will be fully
activated after about 45 seconds. If the vehicle is unlocked inadvertently and
if no action is taken with the doors or with
the boot, the vehicle will automatically lock
itself again after about 30 seconds.
If fitted to your vehicle, the alarm will also
be reactivated automatically.
The automatic folding and unfolding of
the door mirrors can be deactivated in the
dealer network or by a qualified workshop.
As a safety measure (children on board),
never leave the vehicle without taking the
electronic key for the Keyless Entry and
Starting system with you, even for a short
period.
Be aware of the risk of theft when the
electronic key for the Keyless Entry and
Starting system is in one of the defined
zones with the vehicle unlocked.
F
T
o unlock the complete vehicle, pass your
hand behind the door handle of the front
passenger door with the electronic key
close to the passenger door, or press the
tailgate opening control with the electronic
key close to the rear of the vehicle.
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In order to preser ve the battery in the
electronic key and the vehicle's battery,
the "hands-free" functions are put into
long-term standby after 21 days without
use. To restore these functions, press
one of the remote control buttons or start
the engine with the electronic key in the
reader.
For more information on starting with
Keyless Entr y and Star ting, refer to the
corresponding section.
Locking the vehicle
Normal locking
F With the electronic key on your person and in the recognition zone A , press with a
finger or thumb on one of the door handles
(at the markings). Ensure that nothing could prevent the
correct operation of the windows.
Be particularly aware of children when
operating the windows.
Maintaining pressure allows the windows to be
raised to the desired position.
The direction indicators come on for a few
seconds.
Depending on your version, the door
mirrors fold, the alarm is activated.
Deadlocking
Deadlocking renders the interior door
controls inoperative.
It also deactivates the central locking
button.
Therefore, never leave anyone inside the
vehicle when it is deadlocked. F

W
ith the electronic key in the recognition
zone A , press with a finger or thumb on one
of the front door handles (at the markings)
to lock the vehicle.
F
W
ithin five seconds, press the door handle
again to deadlock the vehicle.
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Accumulations (water, dust, grime, salt...)
on the inner sur face of the door handle
may affect detection.
If cleaning the inner sur face of the door
handle using a cloth does not restore
detection, contact a network dealer or a
qualified workshop.
A sudden splash of water (stream of water,
high pressure jet washer, etc.) may be
identified by the system as the desire to
open the vehicle.
Locating your vehicle
This function allows you to identify your vehicle
from a distance, particularly in poor light. Your
vehicle must be locked.F

P
ress this button.
This will switch on the courtesy lamps and the
direction indicators will flash for around ten
seconds.
Back-up key integrated in the
Keyless Entry and Starting
The integral key is used to lock and unlock the
vehicle when the electronic key cannot operate:
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c
ell battery flat, vehicle battery discharged
or disconnected, etc.
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v
ehicle located in an area with strong
electromagnetic signals.
F

P
ull and hold button 1 , to extract the integral
key 2 .
If the alarm is activated, the audible signal
triggered on opening a door with the key
(integral with the remote control) will stop
when the ignition is switched on.
For reasons of safety and theft protection,
do not leave your electronic key in the
vehicle, even when you are close to it.
It is recommended that you keep it on your
person.
Locking the driver's door
F Insert the integral key in the door lock, then
turn it to the rear.
Unlocking the driver's door
F Insert the integral key in the door lock, then turn it to the front.
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Locking the passenger doors
F Open the doors.
F O n the rear doors, check that the child lock
is not on.
For more information on the Child lock , refer
to the corresponding section.
Unlocking the passenger doors
F Pull the interior door opening handle.
Changing the battery Remote control problem/
reinitialisation
Following disconnection of the vehicle battery,
replacement of the remote control battery or
in the event of a remote control malfunction,
you can no longer unlock, lock or locate your
vehicle.
F

R

emove the black cap, located on the edge
of the door, using the integral key.
F

I

nsert the integral key in the socket without
forcing it, then without turning it, move the
latch sideways towards the inside of the
d o o r.
F

R

emove the integral key and refit the cap.
F

C

lose the doors and check from the outside
that the vehicle is locked. Battery replacement is signalled by the display
of a message.
F

U

nclip the cover using a small screwdriver
at the cut-out.
F

L

ift off the cover.
F

R

emove the discharged battery from its
housing.
F

F

it the new battery into its compartment
observing the original fitting direction.
F

C

lip the cover onto the casing.
Battery type: CR2032/3 volts.
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