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How do you lock with tailgate open, without horn sounding
After walking my dogs the other night I thought I would call in the pub for a sneaky shandy before going home.
I left my dogs in thier crate in the boot of my D3 but did not lock it as I wanted to sit on the tailgate enjoying the sun.
I was there about 45mins & when I went start her up, she struggled but burst into life. After looking through the forum I think this was due to her being in wake up mode.
The only way I can see to avoid this in the future is to lock her up with the tailgate open, I tried this but it causes the horn to sound, making everybody in earshot turn and look at you.
Does anybody know if it is possible to lock the doors but leave the tailgate open and not have the horn sounding.
8th May 2010 4:38 pm
flinty99
Member Since: 17 Mar 2008
Location: Northumberland
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It could be that having the tailgate open means all your interior lights are on.
Before you settle down for your drink open the drivers door and press (I think) the middle button on the interior lights above the rearview mirror. This will then turn all the lights off. Also make sure your keys are not left in the ignition.
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8th May 2010 4:59 pm
jamieg7762
Member Since: 05 Mar 2010
Location: Warwickshire
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Have just given it a whirl and the middle button does switch the lights off, many thanks.
Next time I have a sneaky one, I will test it fully.
Out of interest, is it possible to lock her while a door is open, without the horn sounding.
8th May 2010 5:28 pm
sarumlight
Member Since: 07 Nov 2008
Location: Off the Plain
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Leaving a door or the tailgate open shouldn't run the battery flat - even if you don't switch them off by pressing the button, they switch off automatically after a few minutes (10 or 15?) to save the battery.
Did you leave the key in the ignition? That stops the D3 from "going to sleep" and runs the battery down quite quickly - it's amazing how much current all the electronics draw.
Don't think there is any way to lock the car with a door open without the horn sounding.
8th May 2010 5:37 pm
jamieg7762
Member Since: 05 Mar 2010
Location: Warwickshire
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I might have possibly left the keys in the ignition
Just to be on the safe side I have bought a new battery anyway, as I dont know how old the battery that was on there is, she is 4 years old in Sept.
Was going to get one ready for the winter anyway as she wasnt happy with the -2 the other morning.
8th May 2010 5:45 pm
DiscoDunc
Member Since: 08 May 2006
Location: Bristol
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If you press the middle button and hold it for several seconds the interior lights will flash twice - you can then open and close the doors as many times as you like and the interior light will stay off - repeat the procedure to switch them back to auto mode Duncan
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8th May 2010 6:11 pm
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Cheers Dunc, will come in handy when loading up for holidays.
Anybody know about switching of the horn warning for open doors
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