General information

The card is stored in a case.

1.

Unlocking the doors and luggage compartment.

2.

Locks all the opening elements.

3.

Switching on the lighting remotely.

4.

Locking/unlocking the rear luggage compartment.

5.

Integrated key.

The card is used for:

  • locking/unlocking the opening elements (doors, luggage compartment and fuel filler flap);
  • switching on the interior lighting remotely;
  • starting the engine Starting, stopping the engine.

Range

Make sure that the correct battery type is being used, and that the battery is in good condition and inserted correctly. Its service life is approximately two years: it should be replaced when the "Keycard Battery Low" message appears on the instrument panel "Hands-free" card: battery.

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If the battery is flat, you can still lock/unlock and start your vehicle Locking, unlocking the opening elements and doors, Starting, stopping the engine.

card operating range

This varies according to the surroundings. It is important to make sure when handling the card that you do not lock or unlock the doors by inadvertently pressing the buttons.

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When storing the card in its case, turn it so that buttons 1, 2, 3 and 4 can be positioned opposite the markings on the case.

Integrated key 5

The built-in key is used to lock or unlock the front left-hand door if the card is not working:

  • when the card battery is drained, flat battery, etc.
  • when devices using the same frequency as the card are in use;
  • the vehicle is located in a high electromagnetic radiation zone.

Access to key 5

Remove the card from its case. Press button 6 and pull the key 5 then release the button.

Using the key

Please refer to the information on "Locking, unlocking the opening elements".

Once you have entered the vehicle using the integrated key, put it back in its casing in the card.

Store the card in its case.

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Driver's responsibility when parking or stopping the vehicle

Never leave an animal, child or adult who is not self-sufficient alone in your vehicle, even for a short time.

They may pose a risk to themselves or to others by starting the engine, activating equipment such as the electric windows or by locking the doors.

Also, in hot and/or sunny weather, please remember that the temperature inside the passenger compartment increases very quickly.

RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

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Recommendations

Avoid leaving the card in hot, cold or humid areas.

Do not keep the cardin a place where it could be bent or damaged accidentally, such as in a back pocket of a garment where it might be sat on.

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Replacement: need for an additional card

If you lose your card or require another, you can obtain one from an approved dealer.

If a card is replaced, it will be necessary to take the vehicle and all its cards to an approved Dealer to initialise the system.

You may use up to four cards per vehicle.

warning

Driver's responsibility when parking or stopping the vehicle

Never leave an animal, child or adult who is not self-sufficient alone in your vehicle, even for a short time.

They may pose a risk to themselves or to others by starting the engine, activating equipment such as the electric windows or by locking the doors.

Also, in hot and/or sunny weather, please remember that the temperature inside the passenger compartment increases very quickly.

RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

Use

There are two ways to lock/unlock the vehicle:

  • the card in "hands-free" mode;
  • the card in remote control mode.
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Do not store the card anywhere it may come into contact with other electronic equipment (computer, phone etc.) as this could hinder its operation.

Using the card in hands-free mode

Unlocking the vehicle

With the card in zone 1 and the vehicle locked, press button 3 on the handle 2 of one of the front doors: the vehicle is unlocked.

Press button 4 or button 5 to open the luggage compartment and unlock the other opening elements.

Unlocking is indicated by one flash of the hazard warning lights and the indicator lights.

Note: the vehicle cannot be locked again for three seconds after unlocking by pressing button 3 as the locking is inhibited.

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After locking/unlocking the vehicle using the buttons on the card, "hands-free" locking and unlocking is deactivated.

To reactivate the "hands-free" mode, restart the vehicle.

Interference

Interference by factors in the immediate vicinity (external installations or the use of equipment operating on the same frequency as the card) may disrupt its operation.

Special features of the unlocking system

After three days of inactivity, unlocking by pressing button 3 or button 4 is deactivated. Press the remote control to unlock the vehicle and to reactivate the mode.

Locking the vehicle

With the card in zone 1 and the doors and luggage compartment closed, press button 3 on one of the front door handles or button 4 on the luggage compartment door. The vehicle will lock. The indicator lights and hazard warning lights flash twice to indicate that the doors have locked.

Special features of the locking system

After locking by pressing button 3 or button 4, you must wait for approximately three seconds to be able to unlock the vehicle again. During these three seconds, the door handles can be tried to make sure that the vehicle is locked properly.

If an opening element (door, luggage compartment or bonnet) is open or incorrectly closed, when locking by pressing button 3 or button 4, the vehicle will lock and then quickly unlock without flashing of the hazard warning lights and direction indicator lights.

The vehicle cannot be locked if the card is within zone 6.

"Hands-free" card non-detection alarm

With the engine on, if you open and close a door and the card is no longer in zone 6, the "Keycard Not Detected" message is displayed on the instrument panel for approximately 15 seconds and a beep sounds to warn you.

The warning disappears when the card is again in zone 6.

Using the card as a remote control

Unlocking with the card

Press the button 7.

Unlocking is indicated by one flash of the hazard warning lights and the indicator lights.

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The card buttons are deactivated when the engine is running.

Locking using the card

With the doors, luggage compartment and bonnet closed, press button 8: the vehicle locks.

The indicator lights and hazard warning lights flash twice to indicate that the doors have locked.

Note: the maximum distance from which the vehicle can be locked depends on the surroundings.

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Never leave your vehicle with the card inside.

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Recommendations

To prevent premature discharging of the vehicle battery during standby, maintain the card at least five metres from your vehicle.

warning

Driver's responsibility when parking or stopping the vehicle

Never leave an animal, child or adult who is not self-sufficient alone in your vehicle, even for a short time.

They may pose a risk to themselves or to others by starting the engine, activating equipment such as the electric windows or by locking the doors.

Also, in hot and/or sunny weather, please remember that the temperature inside the passenger compartment increases very quickly.

RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

Deadlocking

If the vehicle is equipped with a deadlocking function, this allows you to lock the opening elements and to prevent the doors from being unlocked using the interior handles (for example, by breaking the window and then trying to open the door from the inside).

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Never use deadlocking if someone is still inside the vehicle.

Vehicle with card

Press button 1 twice in quick succession.

Vehicle with "hands-free" card

With the vehicle unlocked, you can also press twice, in quick succession, on button 2 of the driver's door and passenger's door or on button 3 of the luggage compartment.

In both cases, the hazard warning lights and direction indicator lights give two slow flashes and three quick flashes to indicate locking.

Special note: deadlocking is not possible if the hazard warning lights or the side lights are lit.

"Hands-free" card: battery

Replacing the battery

When the "Keycard Battery Low" message appears on the instrument panel, replace the card battery: press button 1 while pulling the emergency key 2 then unclip the cover 3 using the tab 4.

Remove the battery by pressing on one side (movement A) and by lifting the other (movement B) then replace it, observing the polarity and model indicated on the cover 3.

To refit, proceed in the reverse order then press one of the buttons on the card four times while you are near the vehicle: the next time the vehicle is started, the message will disappear.

Check that the cover is clipped shut.

Note: when replacing the battery, do not touch the electronic circuit or contacts on the card.

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The batteries are available from approved Dealers, and their service life approximately two years. Check that there is no dye on the battery: risk of an incorrect electrical contact.

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If they need to be replaced, be sure to use the same or equivalent type of battery (consult an Approved Dealer).

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When replacing:

  • make sure that the batteries are correctly inserted.

There is a risk of explosion.

  • if the flap does not close correctly, do not use and keep out of reach of children.

Operating faults

If the battery is too low to ensure correct operation, you will still be able to start (inserting the card into the card reader) and lock/unlock the vehicle Locking, unlocking the opening elements and doors.

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Do not throw away your used batteries as rubbish. Take them to an approved dealer or consult your local authority for information on appropriate recycling facilities.

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Precautions relating to batteries:

  • keep batteries (new or used) out of reach of children;
  • not to swallow the batteries.

Risk of chemical burns which may lead to death.

  • if ingested or inserted into any part of the body, consult a doctor as soon as possible.