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Keys, doors and windows

Engine immobiliser

In this manual: Keys, doors and windows
Introduction — 1In Brief — 17Keys, doors and windows — 27Seats, Safety Systems — 20Storage — 17Instruments and controls — 42Air conditioning — 11Driving and operation — 50Vehicle care — 45Service and maintenance — 3Technical data — 5Customer information — 3Exterior lights — 11Instrument panel light control — 1Reading lamps — 1Special lighting functions — 2
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The system is part of the ignition and checks whether the vehicle can be started with the key being used.

The engine immobiliser is activated automatically as soon as the key is removed from the ignition lock.

If thele contactflashes with
the ignition on, the system has a fault.

The engine cannot be started. Switch off the ignition and try starting again.

If the indicator continues to flash, try starting the engine using the spare key and contact a workshop.

Note

The engine immobiliser does not lock the doors. Always lock the doors when leaving the vehicle and activate the anti-theft alarm 23, 32.

Indicator lightRétroviseurs extérieurs 99.

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