
Unlocking and locking79
Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Technical Data
Interior monitoring and anti-towing alarm*
Monitoring or control function incorporated in the anti-theft
alarm* which detects unauthorized vehicle entry by means of
ultrasound.Activation
– It is connected automatically when the anti-theft alarm is acti-
vated.
Deactivation
– Open the vehicle with the key, either mechanically
8) or by
pressing the button on the remote control.
– Press the button on the remote control twice. The volumetric sensor and tilt sensors will be deactivated. The alarm system
remains activated.
The interior monitoring and the anti-towing alarm are automatically switched
on again next time the vehicle is locked.
The interior monitoring and anti-towing alarm (tilt sensor) are automatically
switched on when the anti-theft alarm is switched on. In order to activate it,
all the doors and the rear lid must be closed.
If you wish to disconnect the interior monitoring and the anti-towing system,
it must be done each time that the vehicle is locked; if not, they will connect
automatically.
The interior monitoring and the anti-towing system should be disconnected
if animals are left inside the locked vehicle (otherwise, their movements will trigger the alarm) or when, for example, the vehicle is transported or has to
be towed with only one axle on the ground.
False alarms
The interior monitoring only operates correctly if the vehicle is completely
closed. Please observe legal requirements when doing so.
The following cases may cause a false alarm:
•opened windows (partially or fully)•panorama/tilting roof open (partially or completely).•movement of objects inside the vehicle, such as loose papers, items
hanging from the rear vision mirror (air fresheners), etc.Note
•If the vehicle is relocked and the alarm is activated without the volumetric
sensor function, relocking will activate the alarm with all its functions, except
the volumetric sensor. This function is reactivated when the alarm is switched
on again, unless it is deliberately switched off.•If the alarm has been triggered by the volumetric sensor, this will be indi-
cated by a flashing of the indicator on the driver door. The flash is different to
the flash indicating the alarm is activated.•The vibration of a mobile phone left inside the vehicle may cause the inte-
rior monitoring alarm to trigger, as both sensors react to movements and
shakes inside the vehicle.•If on activating the alarm, any door or the rear lid is open, only the alarm
will be activated. The interior monitoring and the anti-towing system will only
be activated once all the doors are closed (including the rear lid).
8)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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80Rear lidUnlocking and locking
The operation of the rear lid opening system is electric. It is
activated by using the handle on the rear lid
Opening the rear lid
– Pull on the release lever and lift the rear lid ⇒fig. 44 . The rear lid
will be automatically open.
Closing the rear lid
– Hold the rear lid by one of the two handles on the interior lining and close it, pushing slightly.The system may or may not operate depending on the situation of the vehicle.
I f t h e r e a r l i d is l o cke d t h e n i t ca n n o t b e o p e n e d , h o w e v e r i f i t is u nl o cke d t h e n
the opening system is operative and the boot may be opened.
To change the locking / unlocking status, press the button or the button
⇒ page 76, fig. 42 on the remote control key.
A warning appears on the instrument panel if the rear lid is open or not prop-
e r l y c l o s e d . * A n wa r n i n g b u z ze r is a l s o g i v e n i f t h e r e a r l i d i s o p e n e d w h i l e t h e
vehicle is moving faster than 6 km/h.*
Fig. 44 Rear lid: opening
from the outside
Fig. 45 Detail of the
inside of the rear lid: hand
grip
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Operating instructions
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Technical Data
WARNING
•Always close the rear lid properly. Risk of accident or injury.•The rear lid must not be opened when the reverse or rear fog lights are
lit. This may damage the tail lights•Do not close the rear lid by pushing it down with your hand on the rear
window. The glass could smash. Risk of injury!•Ensure the rear lid is locked after closing it. If not, it may open unex-
pectedly while driving.•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, thus causing serious injuries/illness. It could even have
fatal consequences. Close and lock both the rear lid and all the other doors
when you are not using the vehicle.•Closing the rear lid without observing and ensuring it is clear could
cause serious injur y to you and to third parties. Make sure that no one is in
the path of the rear lid.•Never drive with the rear lid open or half-closed, exhaust gases may
penetrate into the interior of the vehicle. Danger of poisoning!•If you only open the rear lid, do not leave the key inside. The vehicle will
not be opened if the key is left inside.
Emergency opening
This allows the vehicle to be opened if the central locking
does not operate (for exampl e, if the battery is flat)There is a groove in the luggage compartment allowing access to the
emergency opening mechanism.
Opening the rear lid from inside the luggage compartment
– Insert the key in the groove and unlock the locking system,
turning the key from right to left, as shown by the arrow
⇒fig. 46 .
Fig. 46 Rear lid: emer-
gency open
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82Windows Opening or closing the windows electrically*
The front and rear electric windows can be operated by using
the controls on the driver door. The other doors each have a
switch for their own window.Opening and closing the windows
– Press the button to open the window.
– Pull button to close the 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 door
Button for window in front left door
Button for window in front right door
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 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 rear lid 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. The misuse of the keys, for example, by chil-
dren, may result in serious injury and accident.•The engine may accidentally be started and be out of control.•If the ignition is switched on, the electric equipment could be activated
with risk of injury, for example, in the electric windows.•The doors can be locked using the remote control key. This could make
the aid difficult in an emergency situation.•Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle.
Fig. 47 Detail of the
driver door: controls for
the front and rear
windows
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84•If you try within the following 10 seconds and the window closes again
with difficulty or there is an obstruction, the automatic closing will stop
working for 10 seconds.•If the window is still obstructed, the window will stop at this point.•If there is no obvious reason why the window cannot be closed, try to
close it again by pulling the tab within ten seconds. The window closes with
maximum force. The roll-back function is now deactivated.
If more than 10 seconds pass, 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
•Incorrect use of the electric windows can result in injury.•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 ignition has been switched off
and one of the front doors has been opened.•Closing the windows without observing and ensuring it is clear 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 the vehicle when you close the vehicle
from the outside. The windows cannot be opened even in an emergency.•The roll-back function does not prevent fingers or other parts of the
body from getting pinched against the window frame, causing injury.
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
– Keep the locking/unlocking button pressed for the electrical window risers to open/close; if you stop pressing the button, the
window raising/lowering function is stopped.
– If the automatic raising is stopped and immediately after, the opening button is kept pressed, the window risers will lower.
– Once the windows are completely closed, the turn signals will flash.
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Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Technical Data
Panorama tilting roof*Opening and closing the panorama/tilting roof
The panorama/tilting roof is opened and closed by using the
switch when the ignition is switched on.Closing the panorama/tilting sunroof
– Press and hold button ⇒fig. 48 ⇒ . The roof starts to
close until the button is released.
Opening the panorama/tilting sunroof
– Press and hold down button . The roof starts opening until the button is released. Automatic closing of the panorama/tilting sunroof
– Press button once only; the roof starts closing automatically
until it is completely closed.
Automatic opening of the panorama/ tilting sunroof
– Press button once only. The roof starts opening automatically until it is completely open.
Restoring one-touch opening and closing
– Close the roof manually until it is completely closed. Release the button
– Press the closing button again, keeping it pressed down, until a
complete opening and closing cycle has taken place.
Always close the panorama/ tilting roof fully if you park the vehicle or leave it
unattended ⇒.
The tilting roof can be operated for up to about ten minutes after the ignition
has been switched off, provided the driver door and the front passenger door
are not opened.
Sun visor
The sun visor is opened and closed manually (independently of the sliding/
tilting roof).
WARNING
•Incorrect use of the tilting roof can result in injury.•Never close the tilting sunroof without first checking that there are no
obstructions. Risk of serious injury to you or others. Make sure that no one
is in the path of the tilting roof.•Always take the vehicle key with you when you leave the vehicle.
Fig. 48 Panorama/tilting
sunroof
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86•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
tilting sunroof) with a risk of accident. The doors can be locked using the
remote control key. This could make the aid difficult in an emergency situ-
ation.•The tilting sunroof continues to function until one of the front doors is
opened and the key removed from the ignition.•Ensure that no object and/or end is between the glass and the roof
when the one-touch opening/closing function is reset.
Convenience closing* Using the door lock
– Hold the key in the door lock of the driver door in the locking position until the tilting sunroof is closed.
– Release the key to interrupt this function.
Using the remote control
– Push the lock button on the remote control for about 3 seconds. The tilting roof closes.
– Press the unlock button to interrupt the function.
Roll-back function of the panorama/ tilting roof*The panorama/ tilting roof has a roll-back function which prevents larger
objects getting trapped when the roof is closed. The roll-back function does
not prevent fingers getting pinched against the roof opening. The tilting
sunroof stops and opens again immediately if it is obstructed when closing.Operation in case of breakdown
In case of a breakdown, the sunroof may be closed manually.– Remove the plastic cover by inserting a screwdriver into the rear section.
– Insert an Allen key (4 mm) into the opening as far as possible and close the roof.
WARNING (continued)
Fig. 49 Emergency opera-
tion of the panorama/
tilting roof
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Lights and visibility87
Safety First
Operating instructions
Practical tips
Technical Data
Lights and visibilityLightsSwitching lights on and off
Switching on the side lights
– Turn the light switch ⇒fig. 50 to position
.
Switching on dipped beam headlights
– Turn the light switch to position
.
Switching off the lights
– Turn the light switch to position 0. Switching on the front fog lights*
– Turn the switch from position
or to the first stop and pull
it. The symbol
in the light switch lights up.
Switching on the rear fog light (vehicles with front fog lights)
– Turn the lights control from position
or to the second stop
and pull out ⇒. A warning lamp placed in the warning and
control lamp panel lights up.
Switching on the rear fog light (vehicles with no front fog lights)
– Turn the light control to the end from position or and pull
it. A warning lamp placed in the warning and control lamp panel
lights up.
WARNING
Never drive with just the side lights on. Risk of accident. The side lights are
not bright enough to illuminate the road ahead and to ensure that other
road users are able to see you. Always use your dipped beam headlights if
it is dark or if visibility is poor.
Note
•The dipped beam headlights will only work with the ignition on. The side
lights come on automatically when the ignition is turned off.•If the lights are left on after the key has been taken out of the ignition lock,
a buzzer will sound while the driver door remains open. This is a reminder to
switch the lights off.
Fig. 50 Detailed view of
the dash panel: lights, fog
lights and rear fog light
control
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