Locks: Description and Operation: Overview

Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems

Overview
The hinged panels are secured with latches and strikers. A remotely operated central locking system controls the locking and unlocking of the door and luggage compartment latches. A radio frequency Smart Key allows the vehicle to be locked and unlocked by pressing the appropriate handset buttons. Two levels of central locking system are available:
- remote central locking, and an
- optional passive entry system.
The remote central locking system provides locking and unlocking of the vehicle from inside and outside of the vehicle. The system is operated using buttons on the Smart Key, which transmits radio frequency signals to the central locking, radio frequency receiver.
On vehicles fitted with the optional passive entry system, the vehicle can be unlocked without the use of a key or pressing buttons on the Smart Key. The passive entry system functions when the Smart Key is within a particular distance of the vehicle.