Mahindra XUV500, Owner'S Manual

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FEATURES AND CONTROLS
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2-1
Keys
You have been supplied with two remote
keys which operate all the locks of the
vehicle. The operation of all transmitter
buttons on the remote key will be inhibited
while a key is in ignition switch except few
functions. The operating range of the
remote control is a pproximately 15
metres. But this range of the remote
control may be reduced if the batteries
are weak.
NOTICE
The key may not operate correctly in
areas that are subject to interference
f r o m o t h e r r a d i o e q u i p m e n t
operating on similar frequency.
Areas where for example, equipment
such as amateur radio, medical
devices, and telecommunication
e q u i p m e n t s o r o t h e r r e m o t e l y
operated alarms are in use may
cause difficulty. If such difficulties
are experienced, try to operate the
transmitter as close as possible to
the vehicle or use the key in the door
lock, but in this case alarm will get
triggered.
NOTICE
Should a key get lost or damaged,
replacement can only being done by
a Mahindra Authorised Dealer, where
it will be programmed with your
vehicle. The dealer will require proof
of ownership, and keep a log of all
enquiries for replacement of keys. It
is advisable to notify your dealer as
soon as possible if a key is lost or
stolen and have the remaining keys
reprogrammed. This will prevent
access to the vehicle using the lost/
stolen key.