The vehicle is supplied with two smart keys. The smart keys act as remote controls for the locking and alarm systems. The smart keys allow the vehicle to be locked, unlocked, and driven without the use of a conventional key. Each smart key also contains a slide-off emergency key. See KEYLESS ENTRY, KEYLESS LOCKING and STARTING THE ENGINE.
To open door if doors are unlocked and handles are in their retracted position:
To unlock, turn the key blade clockwise and release. The alarm sounds if the door is unlocked until the smart key is positioned correctly to disarm the alarm. The alarm also sounds if the unlock button is pressed on the smart key. See EMERGENCY LOCKING.
To lock, turn the key blade towards the rear of the vehicle and release.
To unlock the vehicle and disarm the alarm system, press the smart key’s unlock button.
The vehicle unlocks in one of two ways:
To change the vehicle’s 2-stage unlocking status, press the smart key’s lock and unlock buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds. The hazard warning lights flash twice to confirm the change.
2-stage unlocking can also be set via the Vehicle menu in the SYSTEM SETTINGS screen. See SYSTEM SETTINGS.
This feature is not available on your vehicle at this time.
For information concerning the location of the security system transmitters, see SMART KEY TRANSMITTER LOCATIONS.
Keyless entry allows the vehicle to be opened if a smart key is within 60 in (1.5 m) of the door handle or taildoor button.
The keyless entry system activates when the keyless unlock button on the door handle is pressed. Grip and pull the door handle to open the door. The vehicle unlocks, the alarm system disarms, and the hazard warning lights will flash twice to confirm unlocking. If the power-fold mirrors are enabled, the mirrors fold out.
After entering the vehicle, and closing all of the doors, the vehicle scans the interior for a valid smart key. If a valid smart key is not detected, the instrument panel displays a warning message. If this situation occurs, use a valid smart key to carry out the engine start backup procedure. See ENGINE START BACKUP.
The activity key is a touchscreen wristwatch. The activity key is designed to support situations where the smart key might be obtrusive or difficult to keep secure. The activity key is waterproof to a depth of 131 ft (40 m) and is shockproof. Care should be taken during certain sporting activities, e.g., skiing, jet-skiing, or diving, to protect the activity key.
The activity key provides full keyless entry and keyless start functionality. See KEYLESS ENTRY, KEYLESS LOCKING and STARTING THE ENGINE.
When the activity key is activated, the vehicle locks, the alarm system arms, and any smart key remaining inside the vehicle is disabled.
The home screen displays the current time (1). Press and hold the screen for approximately two seconds to wake the home screen. Swipe downwards to bring up the next menu item. Swipe right to select the current menu item.
The battery charge level (2) is shown in the top right of the screen. If the activity key battery charge level drops below 30%, the screen displays a prompt to charge the activity key. The screen disables if charge drops below 25% to preserve functionality.
The charge icon (3) is displayed when the activity key is being charged. A magnetic USB charge cable is supplied with the activity key to enable charging. Replacement charge cables are available from retailers or authorized repairers.
The vehicle must be switched off. After exiting the vehicle and closing the last open door, swipe upwards to access the activity key’s Locking menu. Press the lock icon to lock the vehicle. The hazard warning lights flash to confirm. If power-fold mirrors are enabled, they will fold in. Touch the home icon to return to the home screen.
On returning to the vehicle, swipe upwards to access the activity key’s Locking menu. Press the unlock icon to unlock and disarm the alarm system. The hazard warning lights flash to confirm. If the power-fold mirrors are enabled, they unfold.
The luggage compartment can be opened using the activity key. Swipe up from the home screen until the tailgate-trunk icon is shown. Press the icon to open the tailgate or trunk. If power tailgate is fitted, the tailgate will open fully. Press again to close the tailgate.
To sound the alarm, swipe up from the home screen until the hazard warning triangle is displayed. Press the triangle to sound the vehicle’s alarm. Press again to switch off. Alternatively, briefly touch the home screen three times in quick succession.
Wet mode inhibits the screen to prevent accidental operation when submerged in water, or subjected to water splashes. Swipe up from the home screen until the water drop symbol is displayed. Press the drop to activate wet mode. To exit wet mode, touch the screen four times in quick succession. A progress bar confirms screen touches until the screen is unlocked.
Swipe up from the home screen until the Settings cog wheel is displayed. Pressing the cog wheel will display a clock face icon, from which the displayed time can be adjusted.
To unlock the vehicle and open all of the windows simultaneously, press and hold the smart key’s unlock button for 3 seconds. See SMART KEY OPERATION.
To cancel global opening, press any of the buttons on the smart key.
When the driver’s door is opened using either the smart key or keyless entry, the vehicle’s electrical system initiates convenience mode. The following systems become functional:
For more information on the locations of the security system transmitters, see SMART KEY TRANSMITTER LOCATIONS.
Tailgate open or close:
The powered tailgate can also be opened or closed using the following methods:
After the tailgate has opened to its set height, it can be manually raised or lowered. If the tailgate fails to open or close correctly, close it manually and then press the tailgate release button again.
As the closing tailgate approaches the closed position, it soft-closes to the fully closed position. If the vehicle was previously locked, the alarm re-arms. The hazard warning lights flash to confirm the alarm status. An audible confirmation may also be given.
Object detection while opening: If an object is detected that would interfere with the tailgate opening, tailgate movement stops. Remove any obstructions. Press the tailgate button again to open.
Object detection while closing: If an object is detected that would interfere with the tailgate closing, tailgate movement stops. The tailgate then reverses to the fully open position, if able to do so. An audible warning sounds to indicate a mislock. If the tailgate is open, remove any obstructions. Press the tailgate button again to close the tailgate. If the tailgate is not open, press a tailgate release button to open the tailgate. Remove any obstructions. Once the obstructions have been removed, press the tailgate close button to close the tailgate.
Tailgate event suite allows media to be played through the loadspace speakers for an extended period using an extended battery capacity. See TAILGATE EVENT SUITE.
The maximum opening height for the tailgate can be set as required. Setting a maximum height is useful in parking areas with very low roofs, or just for ease of use.
To set the maximum height as required:
To reset the maximum opening height, repeat the process, but when the tailgate reaches its current set height, manually move it to the fully open position before pressing and holding the tailgate close button.
The tailgate may lose its position memory if there are multiple object detections, or if the battery voltage is low. Powered operation may also be inhibited.
To reset the tailgate:
Sensors (if fitted) are positioned within the outer parts of the rear bumper. The sensors recognize a valid kick movement of a foot below the bumper level and allow automatic opening or closing of a powered tailgate.
To operate the gesture tailgate (if fitted), approach the vehicle, and perform a smooth kick and return motion. The kick should last between 1 and 2 seconds and take place within one of the vehicle’s two sensor areas, as illustrated. When the vehicle recognizes a valid kick movement, the turn signals flash and the tailgate operates.
Unintentional operation: In exceptional circumstances, and if the smart key is within 47 in (1.2 m) of the tailgate, the powered tailgate may operate unintentionally due to the following:
The gesture tailgate feature can be disabled or enabled via the touchscreen as follows:
Settings icon.¹
Exit icon.²
Drive-away locking automatically locks all of the doors when the vehicle reaches a set speed. The drive-away locking set speed can be adjusted via Vehicle in the touchscreen menu. See SYSTEM SETTINGS.
The deployable side steps are full length steps that are stowed below the side sills and under the vehicle.
The deployable side steps can be set via the touchscreen’s Vehicle menu. See SYSTEM SETTINGS.
The vehicle remembers the set status and a change to the status can be made at any time. When set to On, the side steps are activated in auto mode.
After a side step has been deployed, automatic operation is activated after both doors on that side of the vehicle are closed. When the vehicle is unlocked from the outside, the side steps deploy if the deployable side steps menu status is set to On. Operation of the side steps on one or both sides of the vehicle is dependent on the following unlocking status:
When the smart key or keyless entry is used to open the vehicle, and subsequently no door is opened, the side steps automatically stow after 1 minute.
The side steps can be deployed indefinitely to access the roof, cleaning or accessing the jacking points. On the Side steps menu, select Roof access. The electric parking brake must be on and the vehicle unlocked to activate Roof access. The side steps deploy and remain in their deployed position until Roof access is deselected. The deployed position deactivates automatically, and returns to the automatic setting, if the vehicle speed exceeds 3 mph (5 km/h), or if the vehicle’s doors are locked.
For more information about vehicle cleaning, see THE EXTERIOR.
To prevent potential damage to side steps, the side steps do not deploy when the vehicle is in following terrain response programs. See TERRAIN RESPONSE OPERATION:
Enabling Off-road operation mode allows the deployable side steps to continue operating in the above listed terrain response programs.
Key deactivation is intended to secure keys that have been stored in the vehicle. A deactivated key will not start the vehicle. Keys become deactivated when left inside the vehicle when the alarm is armed. For example, if the vehicle is locked by another key, or if keyless locking arms the alarm. Keys become deactivated if left inside the vehicle when closing the tailgate, trunk lid or taildoor while the alarm is armed.
To reactivate a key:
Make sure the following warnings have been read and fully understood before using components with coin or button cell batteries. Failure to follow the guidance could result in serious injury or death.
When the battery needs replacing, there is a significant decrease in the effective range and the instrument panel displays Smart Key battery low.
Refit the parts in reverse order. Make sure that the parts click securely into place.
Battery disposal: Batteries contain harmful substances and must be disposed of correctly. Seek advice on disposal from a retailer/authorized repairer and/or the local authority.
The emergency key blade number is recorded on an attached label. Peel off the label and keep it safe, but not in the vehicle.
The operational range of the smart key varies considerably, depending on atmospheric conditions and interference from other transmitting devices.
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