Handles, Locks, Latches And Entry Systems: Overview: Notes

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 buttons. Two levels of central locking system are available:

• Remote central locking, and an
• Optional passive entry.

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. Refer to Anti-Theft - Passive .

Emergency access to the vehicle is provided by a concealed key barrel located in the front left-hand door handle. The key barrel is concealed by a plastic cover which can be removed by inserting the blade of the emergency key into a slot in the cover. The removable emergency key blade is located in the Smart Key.

Operation of the key barrel unlocks the vehicle but does not disarm the alarm system. Locking and unlocking conditions using the emergency key in the door key barrel are:

• 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. The driver can select locking options, single point entry or drive away locking for example, from a menu available on the touch screen.