Unlocking the driver's door (mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with the SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm system will be triggered.
Take the mechanical key out of
the SmartKey.
Insert the mechanical key into the
lock of the driver's door as far as it will go.

Turn the mechanical key
counterclockwise to position 1.
The door is unlocked.
Turn the mechanical key back and
remove it.
Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey.
See also:
Warning and indicator lamps
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Example of operation
Initial situation
You would like to switch from the vehicle
function to the radio function and select a
station from the station list, for example.
The following operating example describes
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