
Unlocking and locking93
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Unlocking and lockingCentral lockingDescription
The central locking system enables you to lock and unlock all 
the doors and the tailgate from one point.Central locking can be activated using any of the following options:•
the key, by inserting it into the driver's door cylinder and rotating manu-
ally,
•
the central locking button , (electronic control) in the passenger compart-
ment  ⇒page 97,
•
the radio frequency remote control , using the buttons on the key 
⇒ page 100.
Various functions are available to improve the vehicle security:
- Locking system “Safe”
- Selective unlocking system*
- Auto-locking to prevent involuntary unlocking
- Automatic speed dependent locking and unlocking system*
- Emergency unlocking systemNote
For anti-theft security, only the driver's door is fitted with a lock cylinder.
Safety system “Safe”
This is an anti-theft device consisting of a double lock for the 
door locks and a deactivation func tion for the boot in order to 
make forced entry more difficult.Activation
The “safe” system is activated when the vehicle is locked using the key or the 
remote control.
To activate this system with the key,  rotate the key once in the door lock 
cylinder in the locking direction.
To activate the system using the remote control, press the lock button on the 
remote  once.
When this system is activated, it is  not possible to open the doors normally, 
from the outside or the inside. The boot/tailgate may not be opened. The 
central locking button does not work.
Voluntary deactivation
The “Safe” system can be deactivated voluntarily by the user.
This is done by locking two times in  quick succession (in under 2 seconds). 
This double locking can be executed using the key or the remote control.
Using the key, rotate the lock cylinder twice in the locking direction.
To activate the system using the remote control, press the lock button on the 
remote  twice.
When the “Safe” system is deactivated, the alarm volumetric sensor is also 
deactivated.
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100Radio frequency remote controlLocking and unlocking the vehicle
The remote control key can be used to lock and unlock the 
vehicle from a distance.
Using the button  ⇒fig. 64  (arrow) on the control, the key shaft is released.
Unlocking the vehicle    ⇒fig. 64 .
Locking the vehicle    ⇒fig. 64 .
Unlocking the tailgate. Press the button    ⇒fig. 64   until all indicators 
on the vehicle briefly flash. When the unlocking button     is pressed, 2 
minutes remain for opening the door. Once this time has passed, it will lock 
once more.
Also, the battery indicator on the key  ⇒fig. 64 , will flash.
The remote control transmitter and the batteries are integrated in the key. The 
receiver is in the interior of the vehicle. The maximum range of the remote 
control depends on various conditions. The range is reduced when the 
batteries start to lose power.
Selective unlocking*
When the button    ⇒fig. 64    is pressed once, the driver's door is 
unlocked, all others remain locked.
Press the button    ⇒fig. 64   twice to unlock all doors.
Fig. 64  Assignment of 
buttons on the remote 
control key
Fig. 65  Range of the 
remote control
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WARNING
•
Incorrect use of the key can result in critical injuries.
•
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.
•
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.
•
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
•
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.
•
The remote control functions only when you are in range  ⇒page 100, 
fig. 65 (red area).
•
If the vehicle is unlocked using th e     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.
•
If the vehicle cannot be opened and closed using the remote control, the 
remote control key will have  to be re-synchronised ⇒page 101.
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 100, fig. 64  
⇒ page 100, fig. 65 .
– Unlock the vehicle from the driver side door using the key  without the remote.
– Turn the ignition ON using the key without the remote control.
– Lock the vehicle from the driver side door lock using the key with  the remote control  ⇒page 100, fig. 64  ⇒ page 100, fig. 65 .
– In a time of maximum 30 seconds the following operations must 
be carried out:
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106WindowsOpening or closing the windows electrically
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. 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 left door
Button for window in rear right 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 pressed: buttons on rear doors are activated.
Safety switch pressed: buttons on rear doors are deactivated.
WARNING
•
Incorrect use of the electric  windows can result in injury.
•
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.
•
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 electric al equipment is used (e.g. electric 
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.
•
The electric windows will work unti l the key has been removed from the 
ignition and one of the front doors has been opened.
Fig. 69  Detail of driver 
door: controls for the front 
and rear windows
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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 because it is stiff or because of an obstruc-
tion, the window will automatically open again  ⇒page 107. If this happens, 
check why the window could not be clos ed before attempting to close it 
again.One-touch opening and closing
One-touch opening and closing means you do not have to 
hold down the button.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.
– 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 106, fig. 69   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 wi ll not work if the battery has been 
temporarily disconnected, or if the battery is flat. The function then has to be 
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.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  ⇒.
•
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.
•
If the window is still obstructed , the window stops at this point.
•
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. One-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 (continued)
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Seats and stowage141
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– Place the mobile stowage compartment onto the foam of the 
central seat.
– Set both mounting pieces together    ⇒page 140, fig. 111 , 
with both mounting rings    ⇒page 140, fig. 112  and press 
hard until both the clips completely connect with the rings.
Removing mobile stowage compartment
– Pull each of the buttons  ⇒page 140, fig. 111    on the clips 
(red buttons) forwards, until they snap out of place.
– Fold the larger seat down and remove the mobile stowage  compartment mounting plate.
Multi-purpose* mobile stowage compartment - General information
This stowage compartment may only be placed in the central 
area of the rear seat
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Fig. 113  Mobile stowage 
compartment OpeningFig. 114  Mobile stowage 
compartment Duties
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Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning
156
The air conditioning system only works when the engine is running 
and the blower is switched on.
– Press the temperature control buttons  ⇒page 155, fig. 130   
or   in order to adjust the temperature on the left hand side or 
the right hand side respectively.
– The functions will be switched on when the buttons are pressed.  When these functions are activate d, they are indicated in the 
display. Also, the de-icing and re ar heated window functions will 
turn on along with their corresponding yellow symbol. Press the 
button again to switch off the function.The temperature can be adjusted separately for the left and right sides of the 
vehicle interior.
Display of the selected interior temperature for the left side.
Button   – Manual air recirculation mode.
Button   – Central air distribution
Button   – Downward air distribution
Button   – Upward air distribution
Display of the selected interior temperature for the right side.
Button   – defrost function for the windscreen. The air drawn in from 
outside the vehicle is directed at the windscreen. The air recirculation 
mode, if switched on, will be switched off as soon as the defrost function 
is switched on. At temperatures over 3°C, the air conditioning system will 
be switched on automatically and the blower speed will be increased by 
one level in order to dry the air. The button lights up yellow and the 
symbol appears in the display.
Button   – Rear window heating. The  heating will be switched off auto-
matically approximately  20 minutes after switching on. However, it may 
be turned off by pushing the button. Th e button lights up yellow and the 
symbol appears in the display.
Temperature selector for the left side  ⇒page 156 Blower control 
⇒page 157
Button   – Switches the 2C-Climatronic on and off  ⇒page 157
Button   – Automatic temperature, ventilation and air distribution 
control  ⇒page 156
Button   – Switches heating, ventilation and air-conditioning 
system off
Temperature selector for the right side  ⇒page 156
WARNING
For road safety all windows must be clear of ice, snow, and condensation. 
This is essential to ensure good visibility. Please familiarise yourself with 
the correct operation of the heating and ventilation system, including the 
anti-fog/defrost functions for the windscreens.
Note
Please observe the general notes  ⇒page 159.Automatic mode
In automatic mode air temperatur e, air flow and distribution 
are automatically regulated so that a specified temperature is 
attained as quickly as possible and then maintained.The temperature can be adjusted separately for the left and right 
sides of the vehicle interior.
Switching on automatic mode
– Press the button    ⇒page 155, fig. 130 . “AUTO” is shown 
on the display.
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– Press the temperature selectors to set the desired temperatures 
for the left and right sides of the interior. We recommend 22°C 
(72°F).A comfortable interior climate is quickly reached when a temperature of 
+22°C (72°F) is set in automatic mode. It can be changed as necessary to suit 
individual preferences or particular cir cumstances. It is possible to select 
interior temperatures from +16°C (61°F) to +29.5°C (86°F). These are approx-
imate temperatures and the actual temp erature may be slightly higher or 
lower depending on the ambient conditions. Climatronic maintains a constant temperature level fully automatically. The 
temperature of the air supplied to the interior, the blower speed and the air 
distribution are regulated automatically. The system also allows for the effect 
of strong sunlight, so there is no n
eed for manual adjustment. Therefore, 
automatic mode  provides the best comfort for the vehicle occupants in virtu-
ally all conditions throughout the year.
Automatic mode is switched off whenever an adjustment is made using the 
buttons for the air distribution, air flow or  . The temperature will 
continue to be regulated within the parameters manually selected by the 
user.Manual mode
In manual mode you can adjust the air temperat ure, air flow and distribution as required.Switching on manual mode
– To enter manual mode, press one of the buttons  ⇒fig. 131   to  ,   or press the air flow control  . The symbol   will 
disappear from the display.
ECON
Fig. 131  On the dash panel: 2C Climatronic controls
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