Op e nin g a nd c lo s in g
If you grip the door handle while locking, this can adversely affect
the locking function.
It is not possib le to re-open the door for a brief period directly after
closing it. This allows you to ensure that the doors are properly
locked .
& WARNING
Read and follow all WARNINGS => & in "General description " on
page 40 .
[ i ] Tips
If your vehicle has been standing for an extended period, please
note the following:
• The proximity sensors are deactivated after a few days to save
power . You then have to pul l on the door handle once to unlock the
vehic le and a second time to open the vehic le.
• To prevent the battery from being discharged and to preserve
your vehicle's ability to start for as long as possible, the energy
management system gradual ly switches off unnecessary conve-
nience functions . It is possib le that you will not be able to unlock
your vehicle using these convenience functions.
• For Declaration of Compliance to United States FCC and Industry
Canada regulations=>
page 323 . •
Operating locks with the mechanical key
In the event of a failure of the power locking system, the
driver's door can locked and unlocked with the mechan -
ical key at the lock cylinder.
To unlock th e veh icle
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Fig. 37 Key tu rns for
opening and closing
- Insert the mechanical key into the lock of the driver's
door.
- Turn the mechan ical key to position @ ==>fig. 37.
To loc k th e v e hicl e
- Move t he selector lever to the P position (automatic
transmission).
- Close all windows and doors properly .
- Tur n the mec hanical key in the lock of the driver's doo r to
the lock pos ition ® =>
& in "Genera l descr ipt ion" on
page 40.
If the power locking system fails, there is emergency locking for the
passenger's door and the rear doors=>
page 46.
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