Freelander 2 "lockdown mode"

[BE57 TOY]

An elderly friend has a Freelander 2, and when it's been left for 3 weeks untouched goes into what he calls "lockdown mode."

The fob stops working and the blade must be used on the passenger side to access the vehicle.

Has anyone heard of this?

I was slightly dubious of this, but the first time it caught him out it was confirmed by Land Rover breakdown.

Just seems slightly odd and I can't find any info on google.

[51mes]

Porsches do that too, saves the battery as the extra components are shut down.

My Boxster, Cayman and 911 all did this - really useful

[BE57 TOY]

51mes said:

Porsches do that too, saves the battery as the extra components are shut down.

My Boxster, Cayman and 911 all did this - really useful

Does anyone know if this feature can be deactivated?

[FiF]

I'd suggest you ask the question on www.freel2.com

Personally I'd reckon the inconvenience of a bat flattery is worse than having to use the metal blade to access the vehicle.