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70Unlocking and lockingDoorsLocking and unlocking the vehicle
From the outside of the vehicle, the driver's door may be 
locked or unlocked using the key.When opened , the latch will rise up (for vehicles without central locking).
For vehicles equipped with electric windows and central locking, if the key is 
maintained in the opening position all of the electric side windows will open.
When locking  the latch will descend (for  vehicles without central locking)
In some vehicle models equipped with electric windows and central locking, 
if the key is maintained in the locking position on the driver side, any side 
windows left open, as well as the electric sunroof, will close.
For vehicles without central locking, the passenger door and the rear doors 
may be locked from the outside without using a key. Just press the button 
down and close the door.
The latch on the driver’s door may not be  pushed down while the door is open 
(only in vehicles without central locking) . This avoids accidentally leaving the 
keys in the ignition.
From inside  all the doors may be locked by pushing the security buttons down 
(in vehicles withou t central locking).
WARNING
•
Exercise extreme caution when closing the windows and the sunroof 
from the outside of the vehicle.
•
Closing from the outside without ta king care or observing all the 
vehicle may cause bruising for other people especially children.
•
When locking a vehicle, never leave children unaccompanied inside, as 
it will be difficult to provide assistance if required.
•
When the doors are locked, any intrusion is impeded, for example while 
stopped at a red light.
Ce ntral l ocking *Description
The central locking system enables you to lock and unlock all 
the doors and the tailgate from one point.Central locking can be activated us ing any of the following options:•
the key, by inserting it into the driver's  door cylinder and rotating manu-
ally,
•
the central locking button , (electronic control) in the passenger compart-
ment  ⇒page 73,
•
the radio frequency remote control , using the buttons on the key 
⇒ page 78.
Various functions are available to improve the vehicle security:
- Locking system “Safe”
- Selective unlocking system*WARNING (continued)
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- Auto-locking to prevent involuntary unlocking
- Automatic speed dependent locking and unlocking system*
- Emergency unlocking system
Note
For anti-theft security, only the driver's door is fitted with a lock cylinder.Safety system “Safe”
This is an anti-theft device consisting of a double lock for the 
door locks and a deactivation func
tion for the boot in order to 
make forced entry more difficult.Activation
The “safe” system is activated when the vehicle is locked using the key or the 
remote control.
To activate this system with the key,  rotate the key once in the door lock 
cylinder in the locking direction.
To activate the system using the remote control, press the lock button on the 
remote  once.
When this system is activated, it is  not possible to open the doors normally, 
from the outside or the inside. The boot/tailgate may not be opened. The 
central locking button does not work.
Voluntary deactivation
The “Safe” system can be deactivated voluntarily by the user.
This is done by locking two times in quick succession (in under 2 seconds). 
This double locking can be executed  using the key or the remote control.
Using the key, rotate the lock cyli nder twice in the locking direction. To activate the system using the remote control, press the lock button on the 
remote  twice.
When the “Safe” system is deactivated, the alarm volumetric sensor is also 
deactivated.
When the “Safe” system is deactivated, the doors are locked using the simple 
locking system, meaning that they may 
be opened from the interior but not 
from the exterior.
Involuntary deactivation
The methods described for deactivati on of the “Safe” system may be 
executed involuntarily (for example, if we press the button   because we 
want to lock the vehicle, and it locks as a result, however, we are not sure that 
it is locked and we press the button once more within 2 seconds, we will have 
deactivated the “Safe” system).
Deactivation when opening
To deactivate the system on opening, see “Selective unlocking system*”
“Safe” status
On the driver's door, there is a light in dicator visible from the outside of the 
vehicle that indicates the “Safe” system status.
We can see that the “Safe” system is activated, by the flashing of the light 
indicator. The indicator will flash on all vehicles, whether they are fitted with 
an alarm or not, and until the vehicle is unlocked.
Remember:
Safe activated with or without alarm:  Indicator flashes continuously.
Safe deactivated without alarm:  The indicator remains off.
Safe deactivated with alarm:  The indicator remains off.
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WARNING
No one should remain in the vehicle  if the “Safe” deadlock mechanism has 
been activated. It is not possible to open the doors from the inside or the 
outside and this would make any outsid e intervention difficult in case of 
emergency. Danger of death. People  could become trapped inside in an 
emergency.Selective unlocking system* 
This system allows for unlocking only the driver's door, or all 
the vehicle.Driver's door unlock button
This is done by a simple unlocking (on ce). This can be done with the key or 
the remote control.
With the key,  rotate the key once in the lock cylinder in the unlock direction. 
The driver's door will be released from the “Safe” system and unlocked and 
may be opened and the indicator light will switch off. For vehicles fitted with 
an alarm, this system is deactivated.
Using the remote control, press the unlock button on the remote   once. The 
“Safe” system is deactivated for all the vehicle, only the driver's door is 
unlocked for opening, the alarm is turned off as is the light indicator.
Unlocking all doors and the boot
So that all the doors and the boot can be opened, the unlock button   on 
the remote must be pressed twice.
The button must be pressed twice in under 2 seconds and this will deactivate 
the “Safe” system for all the vehicle, all doors will be unlocked and the boot 
will be activated. The indicator will be  turned off as will be the alarm for those 
vehicles fitted with one. Unlocking the boot
See 
⇒page 78 and  ⇒page 83.
Locking system for involuntary unlocking
This is an anti-theft system and will avoid situations where 
the vehicle is opened unintentionallyThe vehicle will be re-locked automatically, if it is unlocked and neither the 
boot or any of the doors are opened  within 30 seconds. This function 
prevents the vehicle from remaining unlocked if the unlocking button is 
pressed by mistake.Automatic speed dependent locking and unlocking system*
This is a safety system to prevent access to the vehicle from 
the exterior when the vehicle is in transit (for example, when 
stopped at a traffic light).Locking
The doors and the boot are automatically locked when vehicle speed exceeds 
15 km/h.
If the vehicle is stopped and one of the doors is opened, when the vehicle 
moves off again and exceeds a speed of 15 km/h the unlocked door(s) will be 
locked once more.
Unlocking
The driver's door automatically unlocks when the key is removed from the 
ignition.
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Each door may be unlocked and opened 
from the interior (for example when 
a passenger gets out). For this, simply operate the lever on the inside of the 
door twice.
WARNING
The door handles should never be op erated when the vehicle is running: 
the door will open.Emergency unlocking systemThe entire vehicle is unlocked if the airbags are triggered during an accident, 
except for the boot. It is possible to lock the vehicle from inside using the 
central locking, after turning the  ignition off and back on again.
Central locking button
The vehicle can be locked and unlocked from the inside using 
the central locking button.Locking the vehicle
– Press the button   ⇒.
Unlocking the doors
– Press the button  .The central locking button is still operative when the ignition is switched off. 
Except, if the "safe" security system is activated.
Please note the following when you use the central locking button to lock your 
vehicle:•
It will not be possible to open th e doors or the tailgate from the outside 
(this may offer extra safety, for instance when stopped at traffic lights).
Fig. 43  Central locking 
button
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The driver's door cannot be locked if  it is open. This prevents you from 
locking yourself out of the vehicle.
•
Repeated operation of the central locking will deactivate the central 
locking button for 30 seconds. Once this  time has passed, the button may be 
used once more.
•
There is a danger that the key may remain inside the vehicle, if the vehicle 
is locked using the central locking button when the driver's door is closed 
and, for example, the passenger door open. If this door is closed, then the 
keys will remain inside the vehicle.
•
All doors may be locked separately from  inside the car. Do this by pulling 
the door release lever  twice.
WARNING
•
If the vehicle is locked, children and disabled people may be trapped 
inside.
•
The central locking button is not  operative in the following cases.
•
When the vehicle is locked from the  outside (using the remote or the 
key).
•
While the ignition is not activated after  unlocking the door lock cylinder 
with the key.Note
•
Vehicle locked, button 
•
Vehicle unlocked, button 
Childproof locks
The childproof lock prevents the rear doors being opened 
from the inside. This system prevents minors from opening a 
door accidentally while the vehicle is moving.
Fig. 44  Child safety lock 
on the left hand side doorFig. 45  Child safety lock 
on the right hand side 
door
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This function is independent of the electronic opening and locking 
systems of the vehicle. It only affects the rear doors. It is only 
possible to activate it and deactivate it manually, as described 
below:
Activating the childproof lock
– Unlock the car and open the door you wish to childproof.
– With the door open, rotate the gr oove in the door using the igni-
tion key, anti-clockwise for the left hand side doors, and clock-
wise for the right hand side doors  ⇒page 74, fig. 44 , 
⇒ page 74, fig. 45.
Deactivating the childproof lock
– Unlock the car and open the door for which you wish to deacti- vate the childproof lock.
– With the door open, rotate the gr oove in the door using the igni-
tion key, anti-clockwise for the  right-hand side doors, and clock-
wise for the left-hand side doors  ⇒page 74, fig. 44 , ⇒ page 74, 
fig. 45 .When the childproof lock is activated, the door can be opened from the 
outside only. The childproof lock can be activated and deactivated using the 
key in the groove when the door is open, as described above.
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76KeysKey set
The set of keys includes a remote control, a key without a 
remote control and a key tab with the number of the key.
The key set belonging to your vehicle consists of the following items:•
one remote control key  ⇒fig. 46    with folding key bit*,
•
one key without remote control  ,
•
one key tab   with the key number.
Plastic key tab
Spare keys cannot be issued without the key number on the key tab  ⇒fig. 46  
. Therefore:
•
Always keep the key tab in a safe place.
•
Never leave the key tab in the vehicle.
If you sell the vehicle, please give the plastic key tab to the new owner.
Folding key*
To unfold key bit, press button. This unfolds thanks to a spring device 
⇒ fig. 47 .
To fold the key bit, press the button and push with the hand, until it is 
correctly folded ⇒ fig. 47.
Fig. 46  Set of keys
Fig. 47  Folding key
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Duplicate keys
If you need a replacement key, take your key tab to an Authorised Service 
Centre.
WARNING
•
Incorrect use of the keys can result in critical injuries.
•
Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle; in case of emer-
gency they may not be able to leave  the vehicle or look after themselves.
•
Unsupervised use of a key could mean that the engine is started or that 
electrical equipment is used (e.g. elec tric windows). Risk of accident. The 
doors can be locked using the remote control key. This could result in 
people being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency.
•
Never leave any of the vehicle keys in the vehicle. Unauthorised use of 
your vehicle could result in injury, damage or theft. Always take the key 
with you when you leave the vehicle.
•
Never remove the key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion. Risk 
of accident. The steering lock could engage suddenly, and you would not be 
able to steer the vehicle.Caution
There are electronic components in th e key and remote control. Protect the 
keys from moisture and excessive vibration.
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78Radio frequency remote controlLocking and unlocking the vehicle
The remote control key can be used to lock and unlock the 
vehicle from a distance.
The following functions can be perf ormed using the remote control and 
without using the key itself.•
Opening and closing central locking system.
•
Turning the anti theft alarm* and the locking security system (double 
lock) on and off.
•
Turning interior light on.
The radiofrequency remote control device with batteries is fitted in the head 
of the vehicle key. The receiver is in the interior of the vehicle.
The indicator light for the key always flashes when the remote control is used.
The range (red zones)  ⇒fig. 49  of the remote cont rol is shown in the 
diagram. The maximum range depends on a number of circumstances.
When the batteries are running down the range is also reduced.
Opening and closing the vehicle
To  open , place the key within the range, pointing towards the vehicle and 
briefly press the open button    ⇒fig. 48   . The indicators flash twice. To 
Fig. 48  Assignment of 
buttons on the remote 
control key
Fig. 49  Range of the 
remote control
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