2021 Dacia Lodgy Keys, Seats and Seat Belts User Manual

The 2021 Dacia Lodgy keys, seats, and seat belts are covered in this tutorial. For comfort and safety on every trip, learn how to operate and maintain the vehicle’s locking system, seating configuration, and safety systems.

KEYS, RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL: General Information

Key A

1. Coded key for ignition switch, doors and fuel filler cap.
   The key must not be used for any function other than those described in the handbook (removing the cap from a bottle, etc.).
   Radio frequency remote control B
2. Locks all the opening elements.
3. Unlocks all the opening elements.
4. Coded key for ignition switch, driver’s door and fuel filler cap.

Advice
Avoid leaving the remote control in hot, cold or humid areas.

Driver’s responsibility
Never leave your vehicle with the keys inside when leaving a child (or animal) in the car, even for a short period.
The reason for this is that the child may endanger himself or others by starting the engine, activating equipment such as the window winders for example, or locking the doors.
Risk of serious injury.

The remote control unit operating range
This varies according to the environment. It is therefore important when handling the remote control to ensure that you do not lock or unlock the vehicle by inadvertently pressing the buttons.

Interference
The presence of certain objects (metal objects, mobile telephones, or an area with strong electromagnetic radiation, etc.) close to the key may create interference and affect the operation of the system. operating range.

Replacement and additional keys or remote controls
If you lose your remote control key or require another, you can obtain one from an approved dealer.
If a remote control or key is re-placed, it will be necessary to take the vehicle and all of its remote control keys to an authorized dealer to reset them.
You may use up to four remote control keys per vehicle.

Remote control key failure
Make sure that the correct battery type is being used, and that the battery is in good condition and inserted correctly. These batteries have a service life of approximately two years.
Refer to the information on “Radio frequency remote control: Batteries” in Section 5.

RADIO FREQUENCY REMOTE CONTROL: Use

Use

Unlocking the doors
Press unlocking button 1.

The hazard warning lights and side indicator lights flash once to indicate that the doors have unlocked.

If the vehicle has been unlocked but neither the doors or tailgate are open, it locks again automatically after two minutes.

Locking the doors
Press locking button 1.
The hazard warning lights and side indicator lights flash twice to indicate that the doors have locked.
If a door or the tailgate is open or not properly shut, the doors and tailgate lock then quickly unlock and the hazard warning lights and side indicator lights do not flash.

The key must not be used for any function other than those described in the handbook (removing the cap from a bottle, etc.).

Driver’s responsibility
Never leave your vehicle with the key inside and never leave a child (or a pet) unsupervised, even for a short while.
They may pose a risk to themselves or to others by starting the engine, activating equipment such as the electric windows or by locking the doors.
Risk of serious injury.

LOCKING AND UNLOCKING THE DOORS

Manual locking
From the outside
Unlock the doors using the key in a door lock 1.

Never leave your vehicle with the key or remote control inside

From the inside
(depending on vehicle)
Push in button 2 to lock and lift button 2 to unlock.

Driver’s responsibility
If you decide to keep the doors locked when you are driving, remember that it may be more difficult for those assisting you to gain access to the passenger compartment in the event of an emergency.

Locking the doors manually
(depending on vehicle)
If the remote control does not work, you can manually lock each door.
Turn screw 3 with the door open (using the end of the key) and close the door.
This means that the doors are then locked from the outside.
The doors may then only be opened from the inside or by using the key in the front left-hand door.

Electric central locking
It simultaneously locks or unlocks the doors and the tailgate.
Lock or unlock the doors by pressing switch 4.
The front door mechanism cannot be locked if the door is open.

Locking the opening elements without the radio frequency remote control
For example, in the event of a dis-charged battery or the radio frequency remote control temporarily not working.

With the engine switched off and an opening element (door or boot) open, press and hold switch 4 for more than five seconds.
When the door is closed, all the doors and the tailgate will be locked.
The vehicle can only be locked from the outside using the radio frequency remote control.

Door and tailgate status indicator
With the ignition on, the warning light integrated in switch 4 informs you of the locking status of the opening elements:

Indicator light on, the doors and tail-gate are locked;
Indicator light off, the doors and tail-gate are unlocked.

When you lock the doors, the indicator light remains lit and then goes out.

AUTOMATIC LOCKING WHEN DRIVING

You must first decide if you want to activate this function.

To activate
With the engine running, press switch 1 for approximately 5 seconds, until you hear a beep. The indicator light built into the switch comes on when the doors are locked.

To deactivate
With the engine running, press switch 1 for approximately 5 seconds, until you hear a beep.

Operating principle
After the vehicle is started, the system automatically locks the doors once your speed reaches approximately 5 mph (7 km/h).

To activate
With the ignition on, press and hold switch 1 for approximately 5 seconds, until you hear a beep. The indicator light built into the switch comes on when the doors are locked.

Operating principle
When the engine is started, the system automatically locks the doors when the vehicle reaches a speed of approximately 4 mph (7 km/h).

Operating faults
If you notice an operating fault (automatic locking impossible), first check that all doors are correctly locked. If they are correctly locked and the fault is still present, contact an approved Dealer.
Also make sure that locking has not been inadvertently deactivated.
If necessary, refer to the activation procedure.

If you decide to keep the doors locked when you are driving, remember that it may be more difficult for those assisting you to gain access to the passenger compartment in the event of an emergency.

OPENING AND CLOSING THE DOORS

Opening from the outside
With the doors unlocked (refer to the information on “Locking/unlocking the doors” in Section 1).
Front: place your hand behind handle 1 and pull it towards you..
Rear (manual opening): lift unlocking button 2 from the inside and move the door handle.

Opening the doors manually from the inside
Unlock the door and pull handle 2.

Lights-on warning buzzer
If you have left the lights on after switching off the ignition, a reminder buzzer will sound when the driver’s door is opened.

Door/tailgate open buzzer
Depending on the vehicle, this alarm is fitted to the driver’s side door or on all opening elements.
With the vehicle at a standstill, a warning light will come on if a door or the boot is open or not properly closed.
While driving, as soon as the vehicle reaches 12 mph (20 km/h), a warning
light comes on with an audio beep.

Special note
Depending on the vehicle, accessories (e.g. radio) stop working either when the engine is switched off or when the driver’s door is opened or when the doors are locked.

Child safety
To make it impossible for the rear doors to be opened from the inside, move lever 3 on each door and check from the inside that the doors are securely locked.

Driver’s responsibility when parking or stopping the vehicle
Never leave an animal, child or adult who is not self-sufficient alone on your vehicle, even for a short time.
They may pose a risk to themselves or to others by starting the engine, activating equipment such as the electric windows or by locking the doors.
Also, in hot and/or sunny weather, please remember that the temperature inside the passenger compartment increases very quickly.
RISK OF DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

FRONT HEADRESTS

To raise the headrest
Pull the headrest upwards to the desired height.

To lower the headrest
Press button 1 and guide the headrest down to the desired height.

To remove the headrest
Press tab 1 and lift the headrest to re-lease it (tilt the seatback backwards if necessary).

To refit the headrest
Insert the rods into the sleeves, with the notches facing forwards, and lower the headrest to the desired height.

The headrest is a safety component. Ensure that it is fitted and in the correct position: the top of your head should be in line with the top of the headrest.

FRONT SEATS

To move forwards or backwards
Lift bar 1 to release. Release the bar once the seat is in the correct position and ensure that the seat is fully locked into position.

To raise or lower the driver’s seat surface
Depending on the vehicle, lift lever 2 or 6, adjust the seat base to the desired height, then release the lever.

To tilt the seatback
Turn control knob 4 and tilt the seat-back to the desired position.

Heated seats
Depending on the vehicle, with the ignition on, press switch 3.
The system, which has a thermostat, decides whether or not the heating is needed.
To exit this function, press switch 3 again.

For safety reasons, carry out any adjustments when the vehicle is not being driven.

We would advise you not to recline the seatbacks too far to ensure that the effectiveness of the seat belts is not reduced.
Make sure that the seatbacks are correctly locked in place.
Nothing should be placed on the floor (area in front of driver) as such objects may slide under the pedal during braking manoeuvres, thus obstructing its use.

SEAT BELTS

Always wear your seat belt when travelling in your vehicle. You must also comply with the legislation of the particular country you are in.

Make sure that the rear bench seat is securely locked in position so that the rear seat belts will operate efficiently. Refer to information in the paragraph on “Second row rear seats: functions” and “Third row rear seats: functions” in Section 3.

Incorrectly adjusted or twisted seat belts may cause injuries in the event of an accident.
Use one seat belt per person, whether child or adult.
Even pregnant women should wear a seat belt. In this case, ensure that the lap belt is not exerting too much pressure on the abdomen, but do not allow any slack.

Before starting, first adjust your driving position, then ask all occupants to adjust their seat belts to ensure optimum protection.

Adjusting your driving position
(depending on the vehicle)

• Sit well back in your seat (having removed your coat or jacket etc.). This is essential to ensure your back is positioned correctly;
  Adjust the distance between the seat and the pedals. Your seat should be as far back as possible while still allowing you to depress the clutch pedal fully. The seatback should be adjusted so that your arms are slightly bent when you hold the steering wheel;
  Adjust the position of your head-rest. For the maximum safety, your head must be as close as possible to the headrest;
• Adjust the height of the seat. This adjustment allows you to select the seat position which offers you the best possible view;
  Adjust the position of the steering wheel.

Adjusting the seat belts
Sit with your back firmly against the seatback.
The shoulder strap 1 should be as close as possible to the base of the neck but not on it.
Lap belt 2 must be worn flat over the thighs and against the pelvis. The seat belt must be worn as close to the body as possible. i.e.: avoid wearing heavy clothing or keeping bulky objects under the belts, etc.

SEAT BELTS 

To fasten
Unwind the belt slowly and smoothly and ensure that buckle 4 locks into catch 6 (check that it is locked by pulling on buckle 4). If it jams, allow it to return before attempting to unwind it again. If your seat belt is completely jammed, pull slowly, but firmly so that just over 3 cm unwinds. Allow it to return slightly before attempting to unwind it again.
If there is still a problem, contact an approved dealer.

Unlocking
Press the button 4 on catch 5 and the seat belt will be rewound by the inertia reel. Hold by the buckle to make this easier.

Front seat belt reminder warning light
Depending on the vehicle, it comes on when the engine is started and if the driver’s and/or passenger’s seat belt is not fastened. When the vehicle is being driven, it comes on and a beep sounds for approximately 2 minutes until the driver’s seat belt is fastened.
Note: You are not recommended to rest any object on the passenger seat. This may trigger the front seatbelt reminder warning light.

Adjusting the front seat belt height
Move button 6 to select the position you require so that the chest strap 1 is worn as described above.
Make sure that the seat belt is locked in position correctly after you have adjusted it.

Second row rear seats
Rear side seat belts
Slowly unwind belt 7 and click buckle 8 into red catch 9.

Operating the rear seats. Please see the information in the para-graphs on “Second row rear seats: functions” and “Third row rear seats: functions” in Section 3.

Centre seat belt
Unwind belt 15 slowly from its housing 10.
Pass the two buckles and the belt 15 in the belt guide 11.
Click the smallest buckle into the catch with the black locking button 12.
Fasten the largest buckle and slide 14 in the catch with the red unlocking button 13.

Check that the rear seat belts are positioned and operating correctly each time the rear seats are moved.

Check that the rear seat belts are positioned and operating correctly each time the rear seats are moved.

Third row rear seats
Remove strap 16 from hook A. Slowly unwind the strap 16.
Fasten the buckle 17 into the corresponding catch with the red unlocking button 18.

When handling, the third row rear seat belt strap 16 must always be fastened to hook A to prevent damage to the strap or luggage compartment cover (if fitted to the vehicle).

Operating the rear seats. Please see the information in the para-graphs on “Second row rear seats: functions” and “Third row rear seats: functions” in Section 3.

Check that the rear seat belts are positioned and operating correctly each time the rear seats are moved. The following information applies to the vehicle’s front and rear seat belts.

• No modification may be made to the component parts of the originally fitted restraint system: seat belts, seats and their mountings. For special operations (e.g. fitting child seats), contact an authorized dealer.
  Do not use devices which allow any slack in the belts (e.g. clothes pegs, clips, etc.): a seat belt which is worn too loosely may cause injury in the event of an accident.
• Never wear the shoulder strap under your arm or behind your back.
  Never use the same belt for more than one person and never hold a baby or child on your lap with your seat belt around them.
  The belt should never be twisted.
  Following an accident, have the seat belts checked and replaced if necessary. Always replace your seat belts as soon as they show any signs of wear.
  Make sure that the buckle is inserted into the appropriate catch.
  When refitting the rear bench seat, take care that the seat belts are correctly positioned so that they can be used properly.
  Ensure that no objects are placed in the area around the seat belt catch as they could prevent it from being properly secured.
  Make sure the seat belt catch is properly positioned (it should not be hidden away, crushed or flattened by people or objects).

SYSTEMS IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS

Depending on the vehicle, they are composed of:

• Seat belt pretensioners;
  Chest-level load limiters;
  Air bags for the driver and front passenger.

These systems are designed to act independently or together when the vehicle is subjected to a frontal impact.
Depending on the severity of the impact, the system can trigger:

• Seat belt locking;
  The seat belt pretensioner to hold the occupant in the seat, and the force limiter;
  The front air bag.

Pretensioners
The pretensioners hold the seat belt against the body, holding the occupant more securely against the seat, thus in-creasing the seat belt’s efficiency.
With the ignition on, following a significant frontal impact and depending on the severity of the impact, the system may trigger the seat belt inertia reel pretensioner 1, which instantly retracts the seat belt.

SYSTEMS IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT SEAT BELTS

Load limiter
Above a certain level of impact force, this mechanism is used to limit the force of the belt against the body so that it is at an acceptable level.

• Driver’s and passenger air bags
  They are fitted on the driver’s side and, depending on the vehicle, on the passenger side.
  Depending on the vehicle, the presence of this equipment is indicated by the word “airbag” on the steering wheel and dashboard (airbag zone 1) and a symbol on the lower section of the windscreen.

Each air bag system consists of:

• An airbag and gas generator fitted on the steering wheel for the driver and, depending on the vehicle, in the dashboard for the front passenger;
• An electronic unit for system monitoring which controls the gas generator electrical trigger system;
• Single warning light
• Remote sensors.

The air bag system uses pyrotechnic principles. This explains why, when the air bag inflates, it will generate heat, produce smoke (this does not mean that a fire is about to start) and make a noise upon detonation. An air bag may inflate immediately, causing some minor, superficial grazing to the skin or other discomfort.

Operation
This system is only operational when the ignition is switched on.

If a severe frontal impact occurs, the air bag(s) inflate(s) rapidly, cushioning the impact of the driver’s head and chest against the steering wheel and the front passenger’s head against the dashboard. The air bag then deflates immediately so that the passengers are not impeded in any way when they get out of the vehicle.

The air bag system uses pyrotechnic principles. This explains why, when the air bag inflates, it will generate heat, produce smoke (this does not mean that a fire is about to start) and make a noise upon detonation. In a situation where an air bag is required, it will inflate immediately and this may cause some minor, superficial grazing to the skin or other problems.

All of the warnings below are given so that the air bag is not obstructed in any way when it is inflated and also to prevent the risk of serious injuries caused by items which may be dislodged when the air bag inflates.

Warnings concerning the driver’s air bag

• Do not modify the steering wheel or the steering wheel boss.
  Do not cover the steering wheel boss under any circumstances.
  Do not attach any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone holder, etc.) to the steering wheel boss.
• You must not remove the steering wheel (such work must only be performed by trained personnel from our Network).
• When driving, do not sit too close to the steering wheel. Sit with your arms slightly bent (see the information on “Adjusting your driving position” in Section 1). This will allow sufficient space for the air bag to inflate properly and be fully effective.

Warnings concerning the passenger air bag

• Do not attach or glue any objects (badge, logo, clock, telephone holder, etc.) to the dashboard in the proximity of the air bag housing.
  Do not place anything between the dashboard and the passenger (pet, umbrella, walking stick, parcels, etc.).
  The passenger must not put his or her feet on the dashboard or seat as there is a risk that serious injuries may occur. In general, all parts of the body should be kept away from the dashboard (knees, hands, head etc.).
  The devices in addition to the front passenger seat belt should be reactivated as soon as a child seat is removed, to ensure the protection of the passenger in the event of an impact.

IT IS PROHIBITED TO FIT A REAR-FACING CHILD SEAT TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT UNLESS THE RESTRAINT SYSTEMS IN ADDITION TO THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT HAVE BEEN DEACTIVATED.
(Refer to the information on “Child safety: front passenger airbag deactivation/activation” Section 1).

FAQ’s

How do I unlock and start my 2021 Dacia Lodgy using the key
The 2021 Dacia Lodgy uses a traditional key fob to unlock and start the vehicle. Press the unlock button on the key fob to unlock the doors, and insert the key into the ignition to start the engine.

How do I adjust the seats in my 2021 Dacia Lodgy for comfort?
The 2021 Dacia Lodgy offers manual seat adjustments for the driver and passengers, including seat height, backrest angle, and seat depth. Some models may have power adjustments for added convenience.

What type of seat belts does the 2021 Dacia Lodgy have?
The 2021 Dacia Lodgy is equipped with three-point seat belts for all seating positions, including the front and rear rows. Additionally, it includes seat belt reminder systems for front and rear passengers for safety.

How do I know if my seat belt is properly fastened in the 2021 Dacia Lodgy?
When the seat belt is properly fastened, the indicator light on the dashboard will turn off. If the seat belt is not fastened, a warning light will appear, and an audible chime may sound until it is securely fastened.

What is the procedure to lock/unlock my 2021 Dacia Lodgy without the key fob?
In case the key fob is lost or the battery is dead, use the physical key located within the key fob to manually unlock the driver’s side door.

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