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Card

General information

1
Unlocking the doors and tailgate.
2
Locking all doors and tailgate.
3
Unlocking/locking the boot.
4
Switching-on the lighting remotely.

The card is used for :

  • locking/unlocking the doors and tailgate (doors, tailgate) and the fuel filler flap (see the following pages) ;
  • switching on the vehicle lighting remotely (refer to the following pages) ;
  • automatic remote closing of the electric windows ELECTRIC WINDOWS.

Battery life

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 message “Keycard Battery Low” appears on the instrument panel HANDS-FREE CARD: BATTERY.
Tip
When the battery is flat, you can still lock/unlock and start your vehicle LOCKING, UNLOCKING THE OPENING ELEMENTS AND DOORS and VEHICLE WITH CARD.

Card operating range

This varies according to the environment : take care not to accidentally lock or unlock the vehicle by inadvertently pressing the buttons on the card.
Note : if a door or the boot is open or not properly shut, locking is not carried out. A beep sounds and the hazard warning lights and side repeaters do not flash.

Distance lighting function

Pressing button 4 switches on the dipped beam headlights and the exterior lighting for approximately 20 seconds. This can be used, for example, to identify the vehicle from a distance when parked in a car park.
Pressing and holding the 4 button for approximately two seconds activates the exterior lighting and a sound is emitted.
Note : pressing button 4 again switches off the lighting.
Tip
Advice
Avoid leaving the card in hot, cold or humid areas.
Do not keep the card in a place where it could be bent or damaged accidentally, such as in a back pocket of a garment.
Tip
Replacement : need for an additional card
If you lose your card or require another, you can obtain one from an authorised 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.
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.
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 locking the doors, for example.
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.

Fitting a strap 7

Slide the rear casing 5 downwards while pressing on zone A.
Insert the hand strap into the 8 component and pass the end of the strap through the buckle.
Position the strap at the 6 opening and close the cartridge.
Note : check that the diameter of the strap cord 7 will fit the opening 6.

Use

There are three ways to unlock/lock the vehicle :
  • “hands-free”, when approaching and moving away from the vehicle ;
  • depending on the vehicle, “hands-free”, using the 2 button on the 1 handle of one of the front doors ;
  • using the card in remote control mode.

Deactivating/activating the « hands-free » mode

Depending on the vehicle, you can deactivate/activate :
  • unlocking when approaching and locking when moving away from the vehicle ;
  • locking and unlocking by pressing on the buttons on the door handle.
You can also disable/activate the sound signal that is emitted upon locking when moving away from the vehicle. VEHICLE SETTINGS CUSTOMISATION MENU
Tip
Do not store the card anywhere it may come into contact with other electronic equipment (computer, phone etc.) as this could hinder its operation.
WARNING
Never leave your vehicle with the card inside.
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 locking the doors, for example.
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.

Hands-free unlocking, when approaching the vehicle ;

With the card in access zone 3, the vehicle will unlock. Unlocking is indicated by one flash of the hazard warning lights and the indicator lights.
Tip
Depending on the vehicle, the door mirrors fold in/out automatically when the vehicle is locked/unlocked. REAR VIEW

Hands-free locking when moving away from the vehicle

With the card on you, doors and luggage compartment door closed, move away from the vehicle : it will lock automatically once you have left the access zone 3.
Note : the distance at which the vehicle locks depends on the surroundings.
To indicate that the vehicle has been locked, the hazard warning lights flash twice and then light up for approximately four seconds, and a beep sounds in confirmation.
If the card has been within the detection area 3 for approximately 15 minutes, remote locking is disabled. To lock the vehicle, press the 2 button on the 1 handle depending on the vehicle or the 5 button on the card.
The vehicle cannot be locked with hands-free locking if the card is within the area 4.

“Hands-free” unlocking/locking using button 2

With the card in zone 3 and the vehicle locked, press the button 2 on the handle 1 of one of the two front doors depending on the vehicle : the vehicle unlocks. Press the button 2 also unlocks all the doors and the tailgate.
The hazard lights and side repeaters flash once to indicate that the doors have unlocked and, on some vehicles, the door mirrors fold out automatically.
Pressing the 2 button again locks the vehicle.
The hazard warning lights flash twice to indicate that the vehicle is locked and, depending on the vehicle, the door mirrors automatically fold in.

Special features of the unlocking system

In certain circumstances, approach unlocking is disabled :
  • after eight days of non-use of the vehicle ;
  • if the card remains near zone 3 of the vehicle for approximately five minutes after locking the vehicle ;
  • after several passages near zone 3 of the vehicle and without the doors having been unlocked.
Press button 2 (front door handle) or use the remote control card you (refer to the following pages) to unlock the vehicle and reactivate hands-free mode.

Special features relating to hands-free locking

After locking in “hands-free” mode, you have to wait approximately three seconds before being 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.
Note : if a door or the boot is open or not properly shut, locking is not carried out. A beep sounds and the hazard warning lights and side repeaters do not flash.

Using the card as a remote control

Unlocking with the card
Press button 7.
The hazard lights and side repeaters flash once to indicate that the doors have unlocked and, on some vehicles, the door mirrors fold out automatically.
Tip
The card buttons are deactivated when the engine is running.
Locking using the card
With the doors and boot closed, press button 5 : the vehicle locks.
The hazard warning lights flash twice to indicate that the vehicle is locked and, depending on the vehicle, the door mirrors automatically fold in.
Pressing the 5 button twice locks the vehicle and enables the closure of the front and rear windows (depending on the vehicle).
Note :
  • the maximum distance at which the vehicle locks depends on the surroundings ;
  • if a door or the boot is open or not properly shut, locking is not carried out. A beep sounds and the hazard warning lights and side repeaters do not flash.
If, while the engine is running, a door is opened and closed, and the card is no longer in the zone 4, the message “Keycard Not Detected” indicates that the card is not inside the vehicle. This will, for example, prevent you from driving away after dropping off a passenger who has kept the card on them.
The warning disappears when the card is detected again.

Locking/unlocking only the boot

Press the button 6 to lock/unlock the boot only.
WARNING
Never use deadlocking if someone is still inside the vehicle.
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).

To activate deadlocking

To do this, press button 2 twice in quick succession.
Locking is confirmed by two slow flashes and three quick flashes of the hazard warning lights and indicator lights.
Special note : deadlocking is not possible if the hazard warning lights or the side lights are lit.
Tip
Depending on the vehicle, the door mirrors fold in automatically when the vehicle is locked. REAR VIEW

To deactivate deadlocking

Unlock the vehicle using button 1 on the card.
Unlocking is indicated by one flash of the hazard warning lights and indicator lights.

Hands-free card: battery

Replacing the battery

When the message “Keycard Battery Low” appears on the instrument panel, replace the battery in the card :
  • slide the rear casing 1 downwards while pressing on zone A ;
  • remove the battery cover 2 ;
  • remove the battery by pressing on one side and lifting the other ;
  • replace it according to the direction and template shown inside the cover.
When refitting, proceed in the reverse order, then press one of the buttons on the card four times, close to the vehicle : the next time the vehicle is started, the message will disappear.
Check that the cover is clipped shut.
Note : do not touch the electronic circuit or contacts on the card when replacing the battery.
Tip
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.
WARNING
If they need to be replaced, be sure to use the same or equivalent type of battery (consult an Approved Dealer).
WARNING
When replacing :
  • make sure that the batteries are correctly inserted.
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 weak to ensure correct operation, you will still be able to start and lock/unlock the vehicle LOCKING, UNLOCKING THE OPENING ELEMENTS AND DOORS.
Tip
Do not throw away your used batteries ; give them to an organisation responsible for collecting and recycling batteries.
WARNING
Precautions relating to batteries :
  • keep (new or used) batteries out of reach of children ;
  • do not swallow 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.