05 Locks and alarm
Remote key and key blade
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Unlock – Press the Unlock button on the
remote once to unlock the driver's door.
After a short pause, press the Unlock but-
ton a second time within 10 seconds to
unlock the other doors and the trunk. A
long press (at least several seconds) opens
all side windows.
NOTE
•The turn signals flash to confirm that the
vehicle has been correctly locked/
unlocked with the remote key or the
optional keyless drive. When locking the
vehicle, the turn signals will flash a con-
firmation only if all the doors are
securely closed and locked. Flashing
confirmation for locking and unlocking
may be customized in the vehicle's Per-
sonal settings menu, see page 75 for
more information.
•The two-step unlocking function can be
changed so that one press of the
Unlock button unlocks all of the doors
and the trunk. See Personal settings
page 75 for more information.
•Automatic relocking: If the doors are
unlocked, the locks will automatically reen-
gage (re-lock) and the alarm will rearm after2 minutes unless a door or the trunk has
been opened.
•Automatic locking: When the car starts to
move, the doors and trunk can be locked
automatically. This feature can be turned
on or off, see Personal settings on page
75 for more information.
•Airbag deployment will automatically
attempt to unlock the doors.
Approach lighting – As you approach the
car: Press the button on the remote key to
illuminate the area around the car in dark
conditions. Pressing the button once lights
up the interior lighting, parking lights, and
license plate lighting. These lights will
switch off automatically after 30, 60 or
90 seconds. See the Personal settings pa
ge 75 for information about adjusting the
time setting.
Unlock trunk – Press the button once to
disarm the alarm system and unlock only
the trunk. After closing, the trunk will not
automatically relock. Press Lock to relock
it and rearm the alarm.
NOTE
This function will unlock, but not pop open,
the trunk.
Panic alarm – This button can be used to
attract attention during emergency situa-
tions. To activate the panic alarm, press
and hold the red button for at least 3 sec-
onds or press it twice within 3 seconds.
The turn signals and horn will be activated.
The panic alarm will stop automatically
after 30 seconds. To deactivate, wait
approximately 5 seconds and press the red
button again.
NOTE
This button will NOT unlock the car.
Weak battery in the remote key
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12 Index
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1, 2, 3 ...
12-volt socket.......................................... 114
12-volt sockets.......................................... 58
A
A/C (air conditioning)................................. 82
ABS (anti-lock brake system).................. 150
Airbags
front...................................................... 22
inflatable curtain................................... 30
side impact........................................... 29
Airbag system............................................ 22
Air conditioning.......................................... 82
Air distribution table................................... 88
Air vents..................................................... 84
Alarm system........................................... 130
turning off sensors.............................. 131
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)................. 150
Approach lighting...................................... 76
Audio files................................................ 252Audio system
audio functions................................... 238
automatic sound control..................... 242
AUX port............................................. 238
CD changer......................................... 251
CD player/changer.............................. 251
compact disc care.............................. 253
Dolby Surround Pro Logic II............... 241
equalizer............................................. 241
HD digital radio................................... 245
menu settings..................................... 255
radio functions.................................... 243
selecting a sound source.................... 238
Sirius satellite radio............................247
sound settings.................................... 240
steering wheel keypad........................ 239
storing radio stations.......................... 243
subwoofer........................................... 241
USB/iPod Ÿ connector........................ 239
Auto-dim rearview mirror........................... 72
Autolock..................................................... 75
Automatic locking retractor....................... 34
Automatic sound control.........................242
Automatic transmission........................... 147
kickdown............................................ 148
oil........................................................ 269
shiftlock override................................ 149Automatic transmission - Geartronic....... 148
AUX port.................................................. 238
Axle weight......................................182, 267
B
Bass......................................................... 240
Battery
maintenance....................................... 219
remote key, replacing......................... 119
specifications...................................... 274
warning symbols................................. 219
Battery – replacing................................... 220
Black Box (Vehicle Event Data)............... 208
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS)..... 162
Bluetooth cell phone connection............. 256
Booster cushion
accessory............................................. 41
Brake fluid........................................ 217, 269
Brake lights................................................ 59
Brake system
anti-lock brakes (ABS)........................ 150
emergency brake assistance.............. 151
