As far as I've been able to google, it seems the remote central locking was a standard feature on all Pumas - like you and Dal said was the case in the UK.
The dash has an analog odometer.
Apparently the IR receiver may be in the rearview mirror instead of the lump thing, will need to see if that could be the case.
The manual might have something about it, but it's in german :x It does have pretty pictures, though. =)
Edit: brake disc job will be done tomorrow for £ 185 at the local Ford dealership - cheaper than I expected!