General notes

If you use the mechanical key to unlock and open the driver's door or the trunk lid, the anti-theft alarm system will be triggered.

There are several ways to turn off the alarm:
SmartKey: press the or To turn the alarm off with the SmartKey: press the button or on the SmartKey. button on the SmartKey.
or
Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or
the To deactivate the alarm with KEYLESS-GO: press the Start/Stop button in the ignition lock. The SmartKey must be in the vehicle.
or
KEYLESS-GO. Lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO.
The SmartKey must be outside the vehicle.

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