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Press the upper part of the switchnext to the driver’s door handle.
Vehicles with keyless entrysystem
Press the lower part of the switchnext to the driver’s door handle.
DISARMING THE ALARM
The anti-theft alarm system can bedeactivated at any time – even whenthe alarm is sounding – by unlockingthe vehicle from the outside.
The anti-theft alarm system for thetailgate is deactivated if the tailgateis unlocked using the button on theremote control or passive key. Onvehicles with the Key Free System, itis deactivated if a passive key islocated within the tailgate detectionrange when the tailgate is opened.
After closure, the alarm is once againarmed.
Britain and Ireland only
If the vehicle is unlocked using thekey or the spare key for the keylessentry system, a 12 second delaychime starts as soon as the driver’sdoor is opened. The alarm should bedeactivated during this period.
Vehicles without keyless entrysystem
To deactivate the alarm, insert thekey into the ignition and turn it toposition II.
Vehicles with keyless entrysystem
The alarm should be deactivated inone of the following ways:
•If a valid passive key is locatedwithin the vehicle interior, depressthe clutch pedal (manualtransmission) or brake pedal(automatic transmission), pushthe ignition switch in and turn it toposition II.
•Insert the spare key into theignition switch, push the ignitionswitch in and turn it to position II.
•Press the unlock button on thepassive key.
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Rear lamps
Open the tailgate.
Remove the pillar panel trim insidethe luggage compartment.
Remove the sidewall panel trim togain access to the second wing nut.
Remove the wingnuts. Make sure thewing nuts do not fall into the opening.
Pull off the rear lamp assembly outof the two plastic retainers on thebody panel.
Disconnect the wiring connector.
Loosen the screws and remove thecomplete bulb holder.
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WARNINGS
Use load securing straps to anapproved standard, e.g. DIN.
Make sure that you secure allloose items properly.
Place luggage and other loadsas low and as far forward aspossible within the luggage orloadspace.
Do not drive with the tailgate orrear door open. Exhaust fumesmay enter the vehicle.
Do not exceed the maximumfront and rear axle loads for yourvehicle. See Vehicleidentification (page 226).
Heavy loads, when placed in thepassenger compartment,should be on folded rear seats asshown. See Rear seats (page 124).
LUGGAGE COVERS
WARNING
Do not place objects on theluggage cover.
Note:When moving the rear seatsinto the comfort position, fold backthe cover from the front edge.
Detach the two lifting straps on thetailgate. Fold back the cover from thefront edge. Release the cover fromits retaining points and lift it out.
When reinstalling it, ensure that it isproperly secured at the retainingpoints.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Information messages.................103Inspecting safety systemcomponents.................................175Seat belts.............................................175
Instrument lighting dimmer..........134Instruments......................................88Interior lamps...................................72Courtesy lamp......................................72Reading lamps.....................................72Vanity mirror lamps..............................72
Interior mirror...................................87Introduction........................................7ISOFIX anchor points......................24Attaching child safety seats with toptethers...............................................24
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Jump startingSee: Using booster cables..............209
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Keyless entry...................................44Deactivating the key freefunction..............................................49General information.............................44Locking the vehicle.............................49Passive key...........................................45Unlocking the vehicle..........................47
Keyless starting.............................145Failure to start.....................................147Ignition on............................................146Starting a diesel engine.....................146Starting with automatictransmission....................................146Starting with manualtransmission....................................146Stopping the engine..........................148
Keys and remote controls.............35
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Lighting control................................64Headlamp flasher................................64Home safe lighting..............................64Lighting control positions...................64Main and dipped beam......................64Parking lamps.......................................64
Lighting.............................................64Load carrying.................................167General information...........................167
Locking and unlocking...................40Central and double locking.................41Doors.....................................................40Tailgate...................................................41
Locks................................................40Luggage covers.............................167
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Maintenance..................................188General information...........................188Technical specifications...................204
Manual climate control.................108Air conditioning...................................109Air distribution control........................108Blower..................................................108Rapid heating of vehicle interior......109Rapid windscreendefrosting/demisting.....................109Recirculated air...................................109Temperature control.........................108Ventilation............................................109
Manual seats..................................120Adjusting the angle of theseatback...........................................121Adjusting the height of the driver’sseat....................................................121Adjusting the lumbar support...........121Moving the seats backwards andforwards...........................................120
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