
Unlocking and locking
102Ta i l g a t eUnlocking and locking
The operation of the tailgate opening system is electric. It is 
activated by using the handle on the tailgate
Opening the tailgate
– Pull on the release lever and lift the tailgate  ⇒fig. 65 . The tail-
gate will then open.
Closing the tailgate
– Grip the tailgate by one of the two handles on the interior lining  and close it, using a light movement.The system may or may not operate depending on the situation of the vehicle.
If the tailgate is locked then it cannot be opened, however if it is unlocked 
then the opening system is operat ive and the boot may be opened.
To the locking / unlocking status, press the button   or the button   on 
the remote control key.
A warning appears in the instrument panel if the tailgate is open or not prop-
erly closed.* An audible warning is also given if the tailgate is opened while 
the vehicle is moving faster than 6 km/h.*
Fig. 65  Tailgate: opening 
from the outside
Fig. 66  Detail of the 
inside of the tailgate: 
hand grip
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104WindowsOpening or closing the windows electrically
The front and rear electric windows can be operated by using 
the controls on 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 on the driver's 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   on the driver's 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 third parties. 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. An unco ntrolled use of the key could start the 
engine or activate any electric equi pment(e.g. electric windows), causing 
risk of accident. The doors can be lock ed using the remote control key. This 
could make the aid difficult in an emergency situation.
•
The electric windows will work unti l the key has been removed from the 
ignition and one of the front doors has been opened.
•
If necessary, use the safety switch to disable the rear electric windows. 
Make sure that they have been disabled.
Fig. 68  Detail of driver 
door: controls for the front 
and rear windows
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106•
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 
alone inside the vehicle.
•
The electric windows will work until the key has been removed from the 
ignition and one of the front doors has been opened.
•
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 third parties. Make sure 
that no one is in the path of a window.
•
Never allow people to remain in th e vehicle when you close the vehicle 
from the outside. The windows cannot be opened even in an emergency.Note
The roll-back function is deactivated if the windows are closed from the 
outside of the vehicle using the ignition key for convenience closing 
⇒ page 106.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. Using the remote control
– Push the lock button on the remote control for about 3 seconds. 
All windows which function electric ally will be either opened or 
closed.
– Press the unlock button to interrupt the function.
– Once the windows are completely closed, the indicators will  flash.
Sliding/tilting roof*Opening and closing the sliding/tilting roof
The sliding/tilting sunroof is opened and closed using the 
rotary button when the ignition is switched on.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 69  Roof lining 
description: rotary sun 
roof control / deflector
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Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Te c h n i c a l  D a t a
Closing the sliding/tilting sunroof
– Turn the rotary button to position    ⇒fig. 69  ⇒ .
Opening/tilting the sliding/tilting sunroof
– Turn the rotary button to position  . The sunroof opens to the  convenience position where wind noise is reduced.
– To open the roof further, turn the switch to position   and hold  the switch in this position until the roof opens to the desired 
position.
Tilting the sliding/tilting sunroof
– Turn the rotary button to position  .Always close the sliding/tilting roof fully if you park the vehicle or leave it 
unattended  ⇒.
The sliding/tilting sunroof can be operat ed for up to about ten minutes after 
the ignition has been switched off, pr ovided the driver door and the front 
passenger door are not opened.
Sunroof blind
The sunroof blind is opened together with  the sliding/tilting roof. If required, 
it can be closed by hand when the sunroof is closed.
WARNING
•
Incorrect use of the sliding/tilting sunroof can result in injury.
•
Never close the sliding/tilting sunr oof 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 the sliding/tilting sunroof.
•
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 
sliding/tilting sunroof). Risk of accide nt! The doors can be locked using the 
remote control key. This could make the aid difficult in an emergency situ-
ation.
•
The sliding/tilting sunroof continues  to function until one of the front 
doors is opened and the key removed from the ignition.
Convenience closing*Using the door lock
– Hold the key in the door lock of the driver's door in the locking  position until the sliding/tilting sunroof is closed.
– Release the key to interrupt this function.
Using the remote control
– Push the lock button on the remo te control for about 3 seconds. 
The sliding/tilting sunroof is closed.
– Release the unlock button to interrupt the function.
– When the sliding/tilting sunroof has closed completely, the indi- cators flash once.
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Lights and visibility
126
Note•
The automatic anti-dazzle function will only work properly if the sun 
blind* for the rear window is retracted and there are no other objects 
preventing light from reac hing the interior mirror.
•
If you have to stick any type of sticker on the windscreen, do not do so in 
front of the sensors. Doing so could pr event the anti-dazzle function from 
working well or even from working at all.
Exterior mirrors 
The exterior mirrors can be adjusted using the rotary knob in 
the centre console.Basic setting of exterior mirrors
1. Turn knob  ⇒fig. 89  to position  L ( left exterior mirror). 2.  Turn the rotary knob to position the mirror so that you have a 
good view to the rear of the vehicle.
3.  Turn knob to position  R (right exterior mirror ).
4.  Swivel the rotary knob to position the mirror so that you have a  good view to the rear of the car  ⇒.
Heating the exterior mirrors*
– Turn the knob forwards to the central position  ⇒fig. 89    so 
that the heated rear view mirrors warm up and the heated wind-
screen* in the wiper blade rest area is activated  ⇒page 121.
– The wing mirror heating is not activated in temperatures above  approximately 20°C.
Folding in exterior mirrors*
– Turn the control  ⇒fig. 89  to position 
 to fold in the exterior 
mirrors. You should always fold in the exterior mirrors if you are 
driving through an automatic car wash. This will help prevent 
damage.
Folding rear view mirrors with convenience control*
– The outer rear view mirror will fold back automatically with  convenience closing (with the remote or the key)
– To unfold it again, open the door and use the contact.
Folding exterior mirrors back  out to the extended position*
– Turn the knob to another position to fold the exterior mirrors back  out ⇒ .
Fig. 89  Controls of exte-
rior mirrors
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Index
284
Instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  55
Warning lamps  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  73
PPaintwork
Polishing  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  202
Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  175
Parking aid acoustic system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  176
Parking lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  116
Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  208
Parts replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  208
Pedals  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  16
Petrol  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  211 Driving abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  194
Petrol additives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  211
Petrol engines, starting  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  166
Physical principles of a frontal collision  . . . . . .  20
Plastic key tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  97
Plastic parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  202
Plastic parts cleaning  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  206
Pollen filter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  161
Power steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  189
Power steering system warning light  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  80
Products for vehicle maintenance  . . . . . . . . . .  199RRadio frequency remote control Changing the battery  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  99 Radio navigation Steering wheel controls
audio + telephone version  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  87
audio version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  87
Radio wave remote control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  98
Rain sensor*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  123
Rear drink holder* Armrest* . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  140
Rear fog light Indication lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  109
Warning lamp  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  76
Rear interior lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  119
Rear lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  256
Rear reading lights  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  119
Rear seat bench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  133
Rear window heating Heating element wires  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  203
Rear window wiper  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  124
Rear-view mirror  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  125
Recommended gear display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  59
Refuelling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  210
Registration light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  261
Remote control key Buttons  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  98
Synchronising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  99
Removing and fitting the wheel . . . . . . . . . . . .  245
Repairs airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31
Replacement keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  97
Rev counter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  57 Reverse gear
Manual gearbox  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  169
Roll-back function Sliding/tilting roof   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  108
Windows  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  105
Roof aerial*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  209
Roof carrier*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  150
Roof stowage compartment*  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  137
Rubber seals  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  203
Running in Engine  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  190
SSafe driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  8
Safety equipment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  7
Safety instructionsCoolant temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  76
Safety notes Airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  31
Belt tension devices  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  27
Curtain airbags  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  41
Disabling front passenger airbag  . . . . . . . .  44
frontal airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  36
side airbags . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  39
Using child seats  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  45
Using seat belts  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  22
Safety system- safe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  92
Seals  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  203
Seat adjustment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  128, 131, 133
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