Locks: Description and Operation

Central Locking System:

The central locking system employs single key access to the driver's door, trunk lid and ignition switch/steering column lock. An additional green headed valet or parking services key permits access via the driver's door, and ignition/start-up, but denies access to the trunk and glovebox.

A valet switch located in the underscuttle on the outboard side of the steering column, precludes normal internal access to the trunk.

When the vehicle is not locked, each door catch can be externally released by the corresponding door handle which operates via a single rod. When unlocked, or 'single action' locked, the door catches can also be internally released by the interior handles, each of which operates via a single cable. Use of either key in the external door barrel, operates the lock via a short rod to provide locking of the door latch. These locking functions can also be achieved by use of the remote transmitter.

The trunk lid can be independently unlocked via a switch located on the driver's side underscuttle. This will only operate at vehicle speeds up to 8 km/h (5 mph).


Key Operation
To 'single action' lock or unlock the vehicle, the key is inserted in the door lock, turned towards the front or rear of the vehicle respectively, and released. Holding the key in the lock position will close all windows, and on conventible models, will also raise the top. Releasing the key stops all operations. 'Single action' locking of the vehicle locks both doors, the trunk lid and the fuel filler flap, and sets the alarm system.

A 'superlocking' function deadlocks both doors, preventing door opening from the interior, and provides all of the above functions. To raise the convertible top however, the key must again be held in the 'lock' position. To 'superlock' the vehicle, the key is inserted in the door lock and turned to the unlock position, then within three seconds, turned to the lock position and released.