Doors and tailgate
Emergency control
In this manual: Doors and tailgate
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To lock or unlock the doors mechanically in the event of a central locking or battery fault.
If the central locking malfunctions, be sure to disconnect the battery in order to lock the boot and thus fully lock the vehicle.Locking the driver's door
- Insert the key into the lock and turn it to the right.
Unlocking the driver's door
- Insert the key into the lock and turn it to the left.

Locking the passenger door
- Using the key, remove the black cover located on the edge of the door.
- Insert the key into the lock and turn it as far as it will go.
- Remove the key and reinstall the cover.
Unlocking the passenger door
- Pull the unlocking handle of the door from inside the vehicle.
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