Keys & Locks
The front doors can also be locked from outside ANTI-THEFT SECURITY PRECAUTIONS
the car without using a key. With the door open, lift
the exterior handle and depress the locking button, The theft of motor vehicles or their
before lowering the handle and closing the door. contents accounts for very large
Proportion of all known crime. It pays to
Al ays remove your keys from the car before take precautions!
locking the door.
Al ays adopt this simple ''five point'' drill
By locking the door in this manner the anti-theft henever you leave your car – even for
system ill not be armed, leaving your vehicle just a fe minutes:
vulnerable to attack.
Fully close all windows (and sun roof).
Luggage Compartment Remove any valuables (or hide them in
The luggage compartment can be opened by lifting the luggage compartment).
the internal release lever at the side of the driver's Remove the starter key.
seat, or by using the key in the lock. The luggage Engage the steering lock (by slightly
compartment light switches on automatically when turning the wheel until locks).
the boot lid is opened. Lock all the doors (including the
luggage compartment).
Always remove the key before shutting the taildoor
in case it is broken by the impact of the door Even when you have done all these things,
closing. there is still much you can do to make your
car a less inviting target for the thief.
WARNING!
It is unwise to drive with the luggage BE SAFE NOT SORRY!
compartment open, as poisonous exhaust
gases will enter the car. If, in an Try to park where your vehicle can be
emergency, the car must be driven in this seen by householders or passers by.
state, drive slowly with the front windows At night always park in well lit areas and
open and the heater blower operating. Try to avoid dimly lit side streets.
Never leave vehicle documents or spare
Central Locking * keys in the car – these are a real bonus
The central locking system electrically controls all for the thief.
locks (except the luggage compartment) from a If you have a garage, use it – and don't
single point. Operation of the driver's door lock, risk leaving the keys in the ignition.
from inside or outside, automatically activates the Remove the radio aerial – an extended
passenger's door lock at the same time. Aerial is an open invitation to vandals!
The passenger's door lock may still be manually
operated independently of the central locking
system. However, it is important to remember that
the system will not automatically re engage the
locks.
Visually check the locking buttons to be sure the
doors are locked henever you leave the car.
