System Operation

The hinged panels are secured with latches and strikers. A remotely operated central locking system controls the locking and unlocking of the door and luggage compartment latches. A radio frequency Smart Key allows the vehicle to be locked and unlocked by pressing the appropriate handset switches. Two levels of central locking system are available: remote central locking and an optional passive entry system.

The passive entry and associated passive start system allows the driver to unlock and start the vehicle without using a vehicle key in a door-lock or ignition switch. The passive entry system is an optional fitment while the passive start system is a standard fitment on all vehicles. The passive start system is combined with the passive anti-theft immobilization system. For additional information, refer to: Anti-Theft - Passive (Description and Operation), Anti-Theft - Passive (Description and Operation), Anti-Theft - Passive (Description and Operation). Emergency access to the vehicle is provided by two concealed key barrels: one located in the front left-hand door handle and one located on the underside of the finisher. An emergency, removable key blade is fitted into the Smart Key.

Operation of either key barrel unlocks the vehicle but does not disarm the alarm system. The key barrels in the door and tailgate are concealed by a plastic cover which can be removed by inserting the blade of the emergency key into a slot in the cover.

Locking and unlocking conditions using the emergency key in the door key barrel:

• If the alarm is not armed, the vehicle can be centrally unlocked.
• If the alarm is armed, the door only can be opened and the alarm will be triggered.
• The vehicle cannot be double locked or the alarm system armed using the emergency key.

The vehicle can be centrally locked and unlocked from inside using the interior handle release levers on the front doors only. Central locking and unlocking can also be performed using lock and unlock switches on the vehicle's fascia. The driver can select locking options, single point entry or drive away locking for example, from a menu available on the touch screen.