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Childproof lock
The childproof lock prevents the rear doors from being
opened from the inside. This system prevents minors from
opening a door accidentally while the vehicle is running.
Fig. 44 Childproof lock
on the left hand side
door
This function is independent of the vehicle electronic opening and
locking systems. It only affects rear doors. It can only be activated
and deactivated manually, as described below:
Activating the childproof lock
– Unlock the vehicle and open the door in which you wish to acti-
vate the childproof lock.
– With the door open, rotate the groove in the door using the igni-
tion key, anti-clockwise for the left hand side doors ⇒ fig. 44
and clockwise for the right hand side doors. Deactivating the childproof lock
–
Unlock the vehicle and open the door whose childproof lock you
want to deactivate.
– With the door open, rotate the groove in the door using the igni-
tion key, anti-clockwise for the right hand side doors and clock-
wise for the left hand side doors ⇒ fig. 44.
Once the childproof lock is activated, the door can only be opened from the
outside. The childproof lock can be activated and deactivated by inserting
the key in the groove when the door is open, as described above. 
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Radio frequency remote control*
Locking and unlocking the vehicle
The remote control key is used to lock and unlock the vehicle
from a distance.
Fig. 46 Assignment of
buttons on the remote
control key
Fig. 47 Range of the re-
mote control
Using the button ⇒ fig. 46 (arrow) on the control, the key blade is released. Unlocking the vehicle 
⇒ fig. 46
1.
Locking the vehicle 
⇒ fig. 46
2.
Unlocking the tailgate. Press button 
⇒ fig. 46
3 until all the turn sig-
nals on the vehicle flash briefly. When the unlocking button 
3 is press-
ed, you have 2 minutes to open the door. Once this time has passed, it will
lock again.
Also, the battery indicator on the key ⇒ fig. 47, will flash.
The remote control transmitter and the batteries are integrated in the key.
The receiver is inside the vehicle. The maximum range depends on different
factors. The range is reduced as the batteries start to lose power. 
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Anti-theft alarm system* Description of anti-theft alarm system*
The anti-theft alarm triggers if unauthorised movements are
detected around the vehicle.
The anti-theft alarm makes it more difficult to break into the vehicle or steal
it. The system will initiate acoustic and optical warning signals when your
vehicle is tried to be forced.
The anti-theft alarm system is automatically connected on locking the vehi-
cle. For this, either rotate the key in the locking position or press button 
2 on the radio-frequency remote control*. The system is immediately acti-
vated and the turn signal light located on the driver door will flash along
with the turn signals, indicating that the alarm and the locking security sys-
tem (double lock) have been turned on.
If any of the doors or the bonnet are open, they will not be included in the
protection zones of the vehicle when the alarm is connected. If the door or
the bonnet are subsequently closed, they will be automatically included in
the protection areas of the vehicle and the turn signals will flash according-
ly when the doors close.
● The turn signal light will flash twice on opening and deactivating the
alarm..
● The turn signal light will flash once on closing and activating the alarm.
When does the system trigger an alarm?
The system triggers an alarm if the following unauthorised actions are car-
ried out when the car is locked: ●
Opening of vehicle with mechanical key without switching ignition on
within the next 15 seconds
● Opening a door
● Opening the bonnet
● Opening the tailgate
● Ignition switched on with a non-validated key.
● Movements in the driving compartment (vehicles with a volume sensor)
● Towing of the vehicle 1)
● Tilt angle (tow-away protection) 1)
● Undue manipulation of the alarm
● Battery handling
The acoustic signals sound and the turn signals flash for approx. 30 sec-
onds. This may be repeated up to 10 times depending on the country.
Opening all the doors in manual mode
In vehicles without alarm, when opening the driver door manually all the
doors are opened.
How to switch the alarm off
To deactivate the anti-theft alarm, turn the key in the direction, to open,
open the door and switch the ignition on, or press the unlock button 
on
the remote control.
In vehicles equipped with an anti-theft alarm system, you have 15 seconds
to insert the key in the ignition lock and activate the ignition if the vehicle is
opened using the driver door key.
Otherwise, the alarm will trigger for 30 sec. and the ignition will be blocked. 
1)
With vehicles fitted with a tow-away protection
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Note
● If the vehicle is relocked and the alarm is activated without the volumet-
ric 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 in-
dicated by a flashing of the indicator on the driver door. The flash is differ-
ent to the flash indicating the alarm is activated.
● The vibration of a mobile phone left inside the vehicle may cause the in-
terior monitoring alarm to trigger, as both sensors react to movements and
shakes inside the vehicle.
● If on activating the alarm, any door or the tailgate 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 tailgate). 
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WARNING
● Always close the tailgate properly. Risk of accident or injury.
● The tailgate must not be opened when the reverse or rear fog lights
are lit. This may damage the tail lights
● Do not close the tailgate by pushing it down with your hand on the
rear window. The glass could smash. Risk of injury!
● Ensure the tailgate 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 tailgate and all the other
doors when you are not using the vehicle.
● Closing the tailgate without observing and ensuring it is clear could
cause serious injury to you and to third parties. Make sure that no one is
in the path of the tailgate.
● Never drive with the tailgate open or half-closed, exhaust gases may
penetrate into the interior of the vehicle. Danger of poisoning!
● If you only open the tailgate, 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 example, if the battery is flat)
Fig. 50 Tailgate: emer-
gency open
There is a groove in the luggage compartment allowing access to
the emergency opening mechanism.
Opening the tailgate from inside the luggage compartment
– Insert the key in the groove and unlock the locking system, turn-
ing the key from right to left, as shown by the arrow ⇒ fig. 50.
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WARNING (Continued)
● The electric windows will work until the ignition has been switched
off and one of the front doors has been opened.
● If necessary, use the safety switch to disable the rear electric win-
dows. Make sure that they have been disabled.
Note
If the window is not able to close because it is stiff or because of an ob-
struction, the window will automatically open again ⇒ page 93. If this
happens, check why the window could not be closed 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.
Buttons ⇒ fig. 51 1
, 2, 4 and 5 have two positions for open-
ing windows and two for closing them. This makes it easier to open
and close windows to the desired position.
One-touch closing
– Pull up the window button briefly up to the second position. The
window closes fully.
One-touch opening
– Push down the window button briefly up to the second position.
The window opens fully. Restoring one-touch opening and closing
–
The automatic open and close function will not work if the bat-
tery has been temporarily disconnected. The function can be re-
stored as follows:
– Close the window as far as it will go by lifting and holding the
window switch.
– Release the switch and then lift it again for one second. This
will re-enable the automatic function.
If you push (or pull) a button to the first stage, the window will open (or
close) until you release the button. If you push or lift the button briefly to
the second stage, the window will open (one-touch opening) or close (one-
touch closing) automatically. If you operate the button while the window is
opening or closing, it stops at this position.
The one-touch opening and closing function will not function once the igni-
tion has been switched off.
The one-touch function and roll-back function will not work if there is a mal-
function in the electric windows. Contact an Authorised Service Centre. 
Roll-back function
The roll-back function reduces the risk of injury when the
electric windows close.
● If a window is obstructed when closing automatically, the window stops
at this point and lowers immediately ⇒ 
.
● Next, check why the window does not close before attempting it again.
● 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. 
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Panorama tilting sunroof*
Opening and closing the panorama/tilting sunroof
The panorama/tilting sunroof is opened and closed by using
the switch when the ignition is switched on.
Fig. 52 Panorama/tilting
sunroof
Closing the panorama/tilting sunroof
– Press and hold button B
⇒ fig. 52 ⇒ . The roof starts to close
until the button is released.
Opening the panorama/tilting sunroof
– Press and hold down button A
. The roof starts opening until
the button is released.
Automatic closing of the panorama/tilting sunroof
– Press button B
once only; the sunroof starts closing automati-
cally until it is completely closed. Automatic opening of the panorama/ tilting sunroof
–
Press button A
once only. The sunroof starts opening automat-
ically until it is completely open.
Restoring one-touch opening and closing
– Close the sunroof manually until it is completely closed. Re-
lease 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 sunroof fully if you park the vehicle or
leave it unattended ⇒ 
.
The tilting sunroof can be operated for up to about ten minutes after the ig-
nition has been switched off, provided the driver door and the front passen-
ger door are not opened.
Sun visor
The sun visor is opened and closed manually (independently of the sliding/
tilting sunroof).
WARNING
● Incorrect use of the tilting sunroof 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 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 
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Lights and visibility
Lights and visibility
Lights Switching lights on and off 
Fig. 54 Detailed view of
the dash panel: lights,
fog lights and rear fog
light switch
Switching on the side lights
– Turn the light switch ⇒ fig. 54 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 on the instrument 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 on the instrument 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 head-
lights 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 re-
minder to switch the lights off. 
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