
Unlocking and locking
68Unlocking and lockingDoorsLocking and unlocking the vehicle
From the outside of the vehicle, the driver’s door may be
locked or unlocked using the key.When opened , the latch will rise up (for vehicles without central locking)
For vehicles equipped with electric windows and central locking, if the key is
maintained in the opening position all of the electric side windows will open.
When locking the latch will descend (for vehicles without central locking)
In some vehicle models equipped with electric windows and central locking,
if the key is maintained in the locking position on the driver side, any side
windows left open, as well as the electric sunroof, will close.
For vehicles without central locking, the passenger door and the rear doors
may be locked from the outside without using a key. Just press the button
down and close the door.
The latch on the driver’s door may not be pushed down while the door is open
(only in vehicles without central locking) . This avoids accidentally leaving the
keys in the ignition.
From inside all the doors may be locked by pushing the security buttons down
(in vehicles withou t central locking).
WARNING
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Exercise extreme caution when closing the windows and the sunroof
from the outside of the vehicle.
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Closing from the outside without ta king care or observing all the
vehicle may cause bruising for other people especially children.
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When locking a vehicle, never leave children unaccompanied inside, as
it will be difficult to provide assistance if required.
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When the doors are locked, any intrusion is impeded, for example while
stopped at a red light.
Ce ntral l ocking *Description
The central locking system enables you to lock and unlock all
the doors and the tailgate from one point.Central locking can be activated us ing any of the following options:•
the key, by inserting it into the driver’s door cylinder and rotating manu-
ally,
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the central locking button , (electronic control) in the passenger compart-
ment ⇒page 71,
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the radio frequency remote control , using the buttons on the key
⇒ page 76.
Various functions are available to improve the vehicle security:
- Locking system “Safe”
- Selective unlocking system*WARNING (continued)
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Duplicate keys
If you need a replacement key, take your key tab to an Authorised Service
Centre.
WARNING
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Incorrect use of the keys can result in critical injuries.
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Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle; in case of emer-
gency they may not be able to leave the vehicle or look after themselves.
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Unsupervised use of a key could mean that the engine is started or that
electrical equipment is used (e.g. elec tric windows). Risk of accident. The
doors can be locked using the remote control key. This could result in
people being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency.
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Never leave any of the vehicle keys in the vehicle. Unauthorised use of
your vehicle could result in injury, damage or theft. Always take the key
with you when you leave the vehicle.
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Never remove the key from the ignition if the vehicle is in motion. Risk
of accident. The steering lock could enga ge suddenly and you would not be
able to steer the vehicle.Caution
There are electronic components in th e key and remote control. Protect the
keys from moisture and excessive vibration.
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close
the vehicle, press the close button briefly ⇒fig. 47 . The indica-
tors flash once.
By pressing the locking button twice ⇒page 76, fig. 47 both the
locking security mechanism (double) and the volumetric alarm* are deacti-
vated but the perimetric alarm* remains active and this is indicated by the
indicator light on the driver’s door.
Selective unlocking*
When the button ⇒page 76, fig. 47 is used the driver’s door is
unlocked, all others remain locked.
Press the button ⇒page 76, fig. 47 twice to unlock all doors.
WARNING
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Incorrect use of the key can result in critical injuries.
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Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle; in case of emer-
gency they may not be able to leave the vehicle or look after themselves.
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Never leave any of the vehicle keys in the vehicle. This could result in
serious injuries, accidents or the theft of your vehicle. Always take the key
with you when you leave the vehicle.
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Unsupervised use of a key could me an that the engine is started or that
electrical equipment is used (e.g. elec tric windows). Risk of accident. The
vehicle can be locked using the remote control key. This could result in
people being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency.Note
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The radio-frequency remote control ca n also be programmed so that only
the driver’s door is unlocked the first time that the unlocking button on the
radio frequency remote control key is pressed. When the button is pressed
once more, all doors and the tailgate will be unlocked.
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The remote control functions only when you are in range ⇒page 76,
fig. 48 (red area).
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If the vehicle is unlocked using the button, the vehicle will be
locked again automatically if any of the doors or the tailgate are not opened
within 30 seconds of unlocking the vehicle. This function prevents the vehicle
from remaining unlocked if the unlocking button is pressed by mistake.
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If the vehicle cannot be opened and closed using the remote control, the
remote control key will have to be re-synchronised ⇒page 77.
Changing the batteryIf the battery indicator does not flash when the buttons are pushed, the
battery must be replaced.
Caution
Use of inappropriate batteries may damage the radio frequency remote
control. For this reason, always replac e the dead battery with another of the
same size and power.
For the sake of the environment
The flat batteries must be disposed of in accordance with regulations
governing the protection of the environment.Synchronising the remote control keySynchronising the remote control key
– Use both keys that have been delivered with the vehicle; the key with the remote and the normal key ⇒page 76, fig. 47
⇒ page 76, fig. 48 .
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The horn sounds and the indicators flash for approx. 30 seconds.
How is the alarm switched off?
To deactiva
te the anti-theft alarm, the key must be turned to the open position
in the driver’s door and the ignition must be turned on within 15 seconds, or
the button on the remote control may also be used.
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The indicator light flashes twice on opening and the alarm is deactivated.
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The indicator light flashes once on closing and the alarm is activated.
In vehicles equipped with an additional* alarm system, if the vehicle is
opened using the driver’s door key, you have 15 sec to insert the key in the
ignition lock and activate the ignition. Otherwise, the alarm will go off for 30
sec. and the ignition will be blocked.
In vehicles with keys without remote co ntrol it is necessary to wait 30 seconds
until the alarm stops. Then lock the vehicle using the key and repeat the
above process.
If the vehicle is opened at any door other than the driver’s door or the tailgate
the alarm will go off for 30 seconds.Note
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After 28 days the indicator light will switch off to prevent the battery
running down where the vehicle has been left parked for a long period of
time. The alarm system remains activated.
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If, after the alarm has stopped, attempts are made to open another
protection zone, the alarm will be triggered again.
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The alarm system can be activated or deactivated using the remote
control. ⇒page 76.
Volumetric sensor*
Monitoring or control function incorporated in the anti-theft
alarm* that detects unauthoriz ed vehicle entry using ultra-
sound.The system consists of 3 sensor s, 2 emitters and a receptor.
Activation
– It is automatically turned on with the anti-theft alarm, when the vehicle is locked mechanically with the key and when the button on the remote control is used.
Deactivation
– Open the vehicle with the key, either mechanically
3) or by
pressing the button on the remote control.
– Press the button on the remote control twice. Only the volu- metric sensor is deactivated. The alarm system remains acti-
vated.
The interior monitoring system will be switched on automatically with the
anti-theft alarm. All of the doors and the tailgate must be closed to activate
the sensor of the interior monitoring system.
The interior monitor should be switched off, if for example animals are briefly
left in the locked vehicle. Their movements could otherwise trigger an alarm.
The interior monitor should also be deactivated if the windows are left
slightly open, otherwise the alarm may be triggered due to the effect caused
by wind entering the vehicle.
3)The time period from when the door is opened until the key is inserted in the contact
should not exceed 15 sec., otherwise the alarm will be triggered.
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82If the keyhole is in horizontal position, this implies that the tailgate is locked
and can only be opened using the main key.
WARNING
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Always close the tailgate properly. Risk of accident or injury.
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Do not close the tailgate by pushing it down with your hand on the
window. The glass could shatter. Risk of injury!
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Ensure the tailgate is locked after closing. If not, it may open unexpect-
edly while driving.
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Never allow children to play in or around the vehicle. A locked vehicle
can be subjected to extremely high and low temperatures, depending on
the time of year. This could cause serious injuries/illness. It could even
have fatal consequences. Close and lock both the tailgate and all the other
doors when you are not using the vehicle.
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Never close the tailgate without observin g a n d e n s u r i n g i t i s c l e a r, t o d o
otherwise could cause serious injury to you and others. Make sure that no
one is in the path of the tailgate.
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Never drive with the tailgate open or half-closed, exhaust gasses may
penetrate into the interior of the vehicle. Danger of poisoning!
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If only the boot is opened then do not leave the key inside. The vehicle
may not be opened if the key is left inside.
WindowsOpening or closing the electric windows*
The front and rear electric windows can be operated using the
controls in the driver’s door.Opening and closing the windows
– Press the button to open a window.
– Pull button to close a window ⇒.Always close the windows fully if you park the vehicle or leave it unattended
⇒.
You can use the electric windows for approx. 10 minutes after switching off
the ignition if neither the driver door nor the front passenger door has been
opened and the key has not been removed from the ignition.
Fig. 51 Section of the
driver door: controls for
the front and rear
windows
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Buttons in the driver door
Button for window in front left door
Button for window in front right door
Buttons for rear windows* Safety switch for deactivating the electric window buttons in the rear
doors
Button for window in rear right door
Button for window in rear left door
Safety switch
*
Safety switch in the driver door can be used to disable the electric window
buttons in the rear doors.
Safety switch not pushed in: the buttons in the rear doors are enabled.
Safety switch pushed in: the buttons in the rear doors are disabled.
WARNING
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Incorrect use of the electric windows can result in injury.
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Never close the tailgate without observing and ensuring it is clear, to do
otherwise could cause serious injury to you and others. Make sure that no
one is in the path of a window.
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Always take the vehicle key with you when you leave the vehicle.
•
Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle, particularly if
they have access to the keys. Unsupervised use of a key could mean that
the engine is started or that electrical equipment is used (e.g. electric
windows). Risk of accident. The door s can be locked using the remote
control key. This could result in people being trapped in the vehicle in an
emergency.
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The electric windows will work until the key has been removed from the
ignition and one of the front doors has been opened.
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If necessary, use the safety switch to disable the rear electric windows.
Make sure that they have been disabled.Note
If the window is not able to close becau se it is stiff or because of an obstruc-
tion, the window will automatically open again ⇒ page 84. If this happens,
check why the window could not be closed before attempting to close it
again.One-touch opening and closing*
The one-touch opening and closing function is only possible
on the front doors and can only be activated from the driver’s
door.One-touch closing
– Pull up the button for the window briefly to the second position. The window closes fully.
One-touch opening
– Push down the button for the window briefly to the second posi- tion. The window opens fully.
Restoring one-touch opening and closing
– Close all windows.
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– Use the key to lock the vehicle from outside and hold the key in
the lock position for at least one second. The one-touch function
is now ready for operation.The buttons ⇒page 82, fig. 51 and have two levels for opening the
window and two for closing it. This makes it easier to open or close windows
to the desired position.
One-touch closing does not work when the ignition has been switched off,
even if the key is in the ignition.
The automatic open and close function will not work if the battery has been
temporarily disconnected, or if the batter y is flat. The function then has to be
reactivated.
The one-touch function and roll-back fu nction will not work if there is a
malfunction in the electric windows. Contact an Authorised Service Centre.Roll-back function
The windows have a roll-back function. This reduces the risk
of injuries when the windows are closing.•
If a window is obstructed when closing automatically, the window stops
at this point and lowers immediately ⇒.
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If this happens, check immediately (within 10 seconds) why the window
could not be closed before attempting to close it again. After 10 seconds the
normal automatic function resumes.
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If the window is still obstructed, the window stops at this point.
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If there is no obvious reason why the window cannot be closed, try to
close it again within five seconds.
If you wait longer than 5 - 10 seconds, the window will open fully when you
operate one of the buttons. On e-touch closing is reactivated. The one-touch function and roll-back function will not work if there is a
malfunction in the electric windows.
Contact an Authorised Service Centre.
WARNING
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Incorrect use of the electric windows can result in injury.
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Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you only
intend to be gone for a short time. Please ensure that children are never left
unsupervised in the vehicle.
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The electric windows will work unti l the key has been removed from the
ignition and one of the front doors has been opened.
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Never close the tailgate without observing and ensuring it is clear, to do
otherwise could cause serious injury to you and others. Make sure that no
one is in the path of a window.
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Never allow people to remain in the vehicle when you close the vehicle
from the outside. The windows cannot be opened even in an emergency.Note
The roll-back function is deactivate d if the windows are closed from the
outside of the vehicle using the ignition key for convenience closing
⇒ page 84.Convenience opening and closing* Using the door lock
– Hold the key in the door lock of the driver door in either the
locking or the unlocking position until all windows are either
opened or closed.
– Release the key to interrupt this function.
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The rear fog light is so bright that it can dazzle drivers behind you. You
should use the rear fog light only when visibility is very poor.
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If you are towing a trailer equipped with a rear fog light on a vehicle with
a factory-fitted towing bracket, the rear fog light on the car will automatically
be switched off.
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The use of the lighting described here is subject to the relevant statutory
requirements.
Instrument and switch lighting / Headlight range controlInstrument and switch lighting
When the headlights are switched on, the brightness of the instruments and
switch lighting can be regulated to suit your requirements by turning the
thumb wheel ⇒fig. 56 .
Those vehicles fitted with xenon gas discharge headlights are fitted with an
automatic headlight range system. Headlight range control
Using the electrical headlight range control, you can adjust the headlight
range
to the load level that is being carried in the vehicle. In this way, it is
possible to avoid dazzling oncoming tra ffic more than necessary. At the same
time, the driver has the best possible lighting for the road ahead using the
correct headli ght settings.
The headlights can only be adjusted when the dipped beam is switched on.
To lower the beam, turn the thumb wheel down from the basic setting 0.
Dynamic headlight range control
Vehicles with gas discharge lamps (“xenon lamps”)are equipped with
dynamic headlamp range control. This me ans that when turning on the lights
their range is adjusts to account for the load the vehicle is carrying.
Vehicles with gas discharge lamps are not fitted with headlight range
control.
Rear window heating
Fig. 56 Detail of the dash
panel: Regulation for
instrument and switch
illumination and head-
light range control
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Fig. 57 Instrument panel:
rear window heater switch
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