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A recommendation for the central locking of Dacia and Renault.

Model: Dacia Sandero MK 3 - Years 2021-2026
Part: Trunk lock

In this video, we can see a useful tip for activating and deactivating the automatic central locking on vehicles from the Sandero and Dacia range. We turn on the instrument panel, hold down the door lock button (which can be found on the dashboard or armrest) for about 10 seconds. A confirmation will appear on the instrument panel: "door lock activated," and then the doors will automatically lock when the vehicle starts moving; "door lock deactivated," and the doors will only lock by manually pressing the button. The change takes effect immediately; just release the button. It works on most Dacia and Renault models with central locking; it is a perfectly reversible operation and is useful for child safety.

Posted on 15 January 2026 by ScegliAuto

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