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Features of your vehicle
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NOTICE
You can activate or deactivate the
Two Press Unlock function. Refer to
“User settings” in this chapter.
Liftgate unlocking
If you are within 0.7 ~ 1 m (28 ~ 40 in.)
from the outside liftgate handle, with
your smart key in possession, the lift-
gate will unlock and open when you
press the liftgate handle switch.
The hazard warning lights will blink
twice to indicate that the liftgate is
unlocked.
Also, once the liftgate is opened and
then closed, the liftgate will lock
automatically.
Panic
1. Press the panic button (4) for more
than 1 second.
2. The horn sounds and hazard
warning light flash for about 27
seconds.
✽ ✽
NOTICE
To stop the horn and lights, press
any button on the smart key.
Engine start
You can start the engine without
inserting the key. For detailed infor-
mation refer to the “Engine start/stop
button” in chapter 6.