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Unlocking the car: Turn the key in
the driver’s door lock towards the
front or press the button
q
Open the door by pulling on the door
handle. To open the tailgate, press in the
button under the handle recess and pull
the tailgate upwards.
Key 326,
Electronic immobiliser 327,
Personalised key 339,
Central locking with key 332,
Remote control 3 31,
Central locking 332,
Anti-theft device 3333,
Alarm system 337,
Child lock 339.
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To adjust front seat leg room:
Pull handle, slide seat,
release handle Seats 348, Seat position 350.
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Parking the vehicle zApply hand brake firmly without
operating release bu tton. On a downhill
or uphill slope, apply as firmly as
possible. Apply foot brake at same time
to reduce operating force.
z Switch off engine and ignition. Turn the
ignition key to position 0 and pull it out.
Turn the steering wheel until it is clear
that the steering lock has engaged
(anti-theft protection).
On vehicles with automatic
transmission 3, the key can only be
removed when the selector lever is in
the P position.
On vehicles with manual transmission
automated 3, control indicator R
flashes for a few seconds after the
ignition is switched off if the hand brake
has not been applied. z
If the vehicle is standing on a level
surface or a hill, select first gear before
switching the ignition off with manual
transmission automated 3, and with
automatic transmission 3 move selector
lever to P. Also turn front wheels away
from kerb if parked on an uphill slope.
If the vehicle is parked on a slope, with
manual transmi ssion or manual
transmission automated, 3 select
reverse gear before switching the
ignition off, and with automatic
transmission 3 move selector lever to
position P. Also turn front wheels
towards the kerb.
z Lock vehicle with key in lock or button p
on the remote key fob.
To activate the anti-theft locking
system 3 and anti-theft alarm system 3,
press button p twice.
Advice when parking zDo not park the vehicle on an easy
flammable surface. The high
temperature of the exhaust system
could ignite the surface.
z Close the windows and sun roof 3.
z The engine cooling fans may run after
the engine has been switched off 3241.
z After running at high engine speeds or
with high engine loads, operate the
engine briefly at a low load or run in
neutral for approx. 30 seconds before
switching off in order to protect the
turbocharger 3.
Remote control 331,
Central locking system 332,
Anti-theft alarm system 3 3 37,
Vehicle decommissioning 3249.
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26 Keys, doors, windows, sun roofKeys, doors, windows,
sun roof
Replacement keys The key number is specified in the
Car Pass3.
The key is part of the electronic immobiliser.
Locks 3230.
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Key with foldaway key section
3
Press button to extend. To retract, press
button and audibly engage key blade. Car PassThe Car Pass contains safety-related
vehicle data and should therefore be kept
in a safe place.
When the car is taken to a workshop, the
Car Pass data is needed in order to
perform certain operations.
Replacement keys ............................... 26
Key with foldaway key section
3....... 26
Car Pass................................................ 26
Electronic immobiliser.......................... 27
Central locking system with key activation 3....................................... 28
Remote control 3................................. 31
Central locking system with remote control 3............................................ 32
Malfunction in remote control ............ 35
Malfunction in central locking system. 35
Luggage compartment....................... 36
Anti-theft alarm system 3.................. 37
Child safety locks 3............................. 39
Personalised key .................................. 39
Exterior mirrors..................................... 42
Interior mirror ....................................... 44
Manual window operation .................. 44
Electric windows 3 on the front doors 45
Sun roof 3............................................ 46
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Electronic immobiliser The system checks whether the vehicle is
allowed to start with the key used. Once
the transponder in the key is recognised,
the vehicle can be started.
The electronic immobiliser activates
automatically when the key is removed
from the ignition switch.
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Control indicator for immobilizer A
Control indicator A illuminates briefly
when the ignition is switched on.
If the control indicator flashes when the
ignition is on, there is a fault in the system;
the engine cannot be started. Switch off
the ignition and then repeat the start
attempt.
If the control indicator A continues to
flash, please try to start the engine using
the second key and contact a workshop. If control indicator
A illuminates after the
engine has started, there is a fault in the
engine electronics or transmission
electronics 33142, 3148, 3156 or there is
water in the diesel fuel filter 33244.
Note
The immobiliser does not lock the doors.
You should always lock the vehicle after
leaving it and switch on the anti-theft
alarm system 3 3 33, 337.
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Remote control
3
Depending on the equipment of the
vehicle, one of the remote controls
depicted on this page will be used.
The remote control is integrated in the key.
Used to operate:
zcentral locking system,
z mechanical anti-the ft locking system 3,
z anti-theft alarm system 3.
On cars with electric windows, the windows
can be opened and closed from outside
using the remote control 3345.
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The remote control has a range of
approx. 5 metres. This range can be
affected by outside influences. Aim the
remote control at the vehicle to operate.
The hazard warning lamps flash to confirm
remote control operation.
Handle the remote control with care,
protect it from mo isture and high
temperatures and avoid unnecessary
operation. Fault
If the central locking system cannot be
operated with the remote control, it may be
due to the following:
z
Range exceeded.
z Remote control battery voltage too low.
Change battery.
z Frequent, repeated operation of the
remote control outside the reception
range of the vehicle (e.g. too far from
vehicle, remote control is then no longer
recognised). Remote control
synchronisation.
z If the central locking system is
overloaded as a result of repeated
operation at short intervals. The power
supply is cut off for a brief period.
z Interference from higher-power radio
waves from other sources.
Open driver’s door with key 335.
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Keys, doors, windows, sun roof
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Malfunction in remote control To unlock
Turn the key in the driver’s door lock to the
front until it stops. Turn the key back and
remove it. Open the driver’s door. To open
the other doors, switch on the ignition and
press the central locking button. To lock
Open passenger door, close driver’s door,
press central locking switch
m in centre
console. Central locking system locks all
doors. Close passenger door.
Malfunction in central
locking system To unlock
Turn the key in the driv er’s door lock to the
front until it stops. Turn the key back and
remove it. The other doors can be opened
by pulling the handle on the inside of the
doors (not possible if the anti-theft locking
system 3 has been activated). The luggage
compartment and fuel filler cap remain
locked. To deactivate the anti-theft alarm
system 3, switch on the ignition 3 16.
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To lock
Put the key in the opening above the lock
on the inside of the door and activate the
lock audibly by lifting with the key, close
the door. This procedure must be executed
for every door. The driver’s door can also
be locked from the outside using the lock.
The unlocked fuel filler cap and tailgate or
boot lid cannot be locked.
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Keys, doors, windows, sun roof
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To lock
Press button p on radio remote control.
Anti-theft alarm system
3
monitors
zDoors, tailgate, bonnet,
z The ignition.
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To activate
All doors and the bonnet must be closed.
Press the remote control button p again at
the latest 10 seconds after locking.
If the ignition was swit ched on, the driver’s
door must be opened and closed once so
that the anti-theft alarm system can be
switched on.
9
Warning
Do not use the system if there are people
in the vehicle! The doors cannot be
unlocked from the inside.
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Light emitting diode (LED)
During the first 10 seconds of anti-theft
alarm system activation:
After the first 10 seconds of anti-theft
alarm system activation:
Contact a workshop for assistance if
problems are encountered.
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To deactivate
Press button q on remote control
– or –
Switch on ignition. In the case of a malfunction in the remote
control, use the key to unlock the vehicle
3
35.
If the alarm is triggered when the driver’s
door is opened, deactivate the anti-theft
alarm system by switching on the ignition.
Alarm
When triggered, the alarm gives off an
acoustic signal (horn) and a visual signal
(hazard warning flashers). The number
and duration of the alarms are stipulated
by legislation.
The alarm can be silenced by pressing a
button on the remote co ntrol or by switching
on the ignition. The anti-theft alarm system
is deactivated at the same time.
z LED comes on
=Test, delayed
switch-on,
z LED flashes
rapidly = Door, tailgate or
bonnet open, or
system fault.
z LED flashes
slowly =System switched on.
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