You could therefore be locked out if:
R
the vehicle is being pushed.
R the vehicle is being towed.
R the vehicle is on a roller dynamometer. X
To deactivate: press and hold button 0043
for about five seconds until
a tone sounds.
X To activate: press and hold button 0044 for
about five seconds until a tone sounds.
i If you press one of the two buttons and
do not hear a
tone,
the relevant setting has
already been selected.
You can also switch the automatic locking
function on and off using the on-board
computer (Y page 228). Unlocking the driver's door
(mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no
longer be unlocked with
the SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and
open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm
system will be triggered ( Y page 71).
X Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 76).
X Insert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go. X
Turn the mechanical key counter-clockwise
to position 0047.
The door is unlocked.
X Turn the mechanical key back and remove
it.
X Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey. Locking the vehicle (mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no
longer be locked with the
SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
X Open the driver's door.
X Close the front-passenger door, the rear
doors and the tailgate.
X Press the locking button (Y page 80).
X Check whether the locking knobs on the
front-passenger door and the rear doors
are still visible. Press down the locking
knobs manually, if necessary ( Y page 79).
X Close the driver's door.
X Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 76).
X Insert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go. Doors
81
Opening and closing Z
X
Turn the mechanical key clockwise as far
as it will go to position 0047.
X Turn the mechanical key back and remove
it.
X Make sure that the doors and the tailgate
are locked.
X Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey.
i If you lock the vehicle
as described above,
the fuel filler flap is not locked. The anti-
theft alarm system is not armed. Cargo compartment
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle. G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide.
If the tailgate
is open when the engine is running,
particularly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust
fumes could enter the passenger
compartment. There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the
tailgate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
! The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
i Tailgate opening dimensions
(Y page 373).
You should preferably place luggage
or loads
in the cargo compartment. Observe the
loading guidelines ( Y page 270).
Do not leave the SmartKey in the cargo
compartment. You could otherwise lock
yourself out.
Vehicles without the EASY-PACK
tailgate: the tailgate can be:
R opened and closed manually from outside
R unlocked from inside with the mechanical
key
For vehicles with the EASY-PACK tailgate
you can:
R open and close the tailgate manually from
outside
R open and close the tailgate automatically
from outside
R open and close the tailgate automatically
from inside
R limit the opening angle of the tailgate
R unlock the tailgate from inside with the
mechanical key Opening/closing from outside
Opening X
Press the 0036 button on the SmartKey.82
Cargo compartment
Opening and closing
Opening
X
Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 76).
X Insert mechanical key 0044 into the opening
in paneling 0043.
X Turn mechanical key 004490° clockwise.
X Push mechanical key 0044 in the direction
of
the arrow and open the tailgate. Side windows
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
could become trapped between the side
window and the door frame as the side
window moves. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody touches the side
window during the opening procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the
switch or pull the switch to close the side
window again. G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
in the closing area could become trapped.
There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the
switch or press the switch down to open the
side window again. G
WARNING
If children operate the side windows they
could become trapped, particularly if
they are
left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury.
Activate the override feature for the rear side
windows. When leaving the vehicle, always
take the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in
the vehicle. G
WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
R open the doors, thus endangering other
people or road users.
R get out and disrupt traffic.
R operate the vehicle's equipment.
Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
R release the parking brake.
R shifting the automatic transmission out of
park position P
R Start the engine.
There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock
the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children. Side window reversing feature
The side windows are equipped with an
automatic reversing feature. If a solid object
blocks or restricts a side window during the
closing process, the side window
opens again
automatically. However, the automatic
reversing feature is only an aid and does not
relieve you of the responsibility of paying
attention when closing a side window. 86
Side windows
Opening and closing
Changing the front bulbs
Low-beam headlamps (halogen
headlamps) G
WARNING
These bulbs are pressurized.
They can explode when being changed if:
R they are still hot
R they hit an object when being removed
R they are dropped
There is a risk of injury.
You should wear eye protection and clean
gloves when you are changing a bulb. If
necessary, have bulbs changed at a qualified
specialist workshop. X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the hood.
X Turn housing cover 0043 counter-clockwise
and pull it out.
X At the bulb holder, push the bulb upwards,
disconnect it and pull it out of bulb
holder 0044.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 0044,
push it down and secure it in place.
X Attach housing cover 0043 and turn it
clockwise until it engages.
High-beam headlamps, standing/
parking lamps (halogen headlamps) G
WARNING
These bulbs are pressurized. They can explode when being changed if:
R
they are still hot
R they hit an object when being removed
R they are dropped
There is a risk of injury.
You should wear eye protection and clean
gloves when you are changing a bulb. If
necessary, have bulbs changed at a qualified
specialist workshop. X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the hood.
X Turn housing cover 0043 counter-clockwise
and pull it out.
X Turn bulb counter-clockwise and pull it out.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 0044 and
turn it clockwise.
X Align housing cover 0043 and turn it
clockwise until it engages.
Cornering light function (Bi-Xenon
headlamps) G
WARNING
These bulbs are pressurized.
They can explode when being changed if:
R they are still hot
R they hit an object when being removed
R they are dropped
There is a risk of injury.
You should wear eye protection and clean
gloves when you are changing a bulb. If 118
Replacing bulbsLights and windshield wipers
necessary, have bulbs changed at a qualified
specialist workshop.
X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the hood.
X Turn housing cover 0043 counter-clockwise
and pull it out.
X Push the lever of holder 0044 upwards until
holder 0044 is released.
X Pull out bulb holder 0044.
X Take the bulb out of bulb holder 0044.
X Insert the new bulb into bulb holder 0044.
X Insert holder 0044 from above and press it
until it engages.
X Align housing cover 0043 and turn it
clockwise until it engages.
Turn signal X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the hood.
X Turn housing cover 0043 counter-clockwise
and pull it out. X
Grip the back of lever extension 0044 and pull
it out in a straight line.
X Take the bulb out of lever extension 0044 .
X Insert the new bulb into lever
extension 0044
. X
Re-insert lever extension 0044 downwards
(swelling) with guide rail 0087. Changing the rear bulbs
Opening and closing the side trim
panels You must open the side trim panel in the
cargo compartment before you can change
the bulbs in the tail lamps.
Left-hand side trim panel Replacing bulbs
119
Lights and windshield wipers Z
Right-hand side trim panel
X
To open: turn release knob 0043 90° in the
direction of the arrow and
remove side trim
panel 0044.
X To close: insert side trim panel
0044 and turn
release knob
0043 90° in the opposite
direction to the arrow.
Tail lamp X
Switch off the lights.
X Open the cargo compartment.
X Open the side trim panel ( Y page 119).X
Pull out connector 0043.
X Turn fender nut 0044 90° counter-clockwise
and pull out the bulb holder. X
Backup lamp 0043: remove the bulb from
bulb holder.
X Insert the new bulb into the bulb holder.
X Re-install bulb holder.
X Turn fender nut 90° clockwise.
X Insert the connector.
X Close the side trim panel ( Y page 119). Windshield wipers
Switching the windshield wipers on/
off
! Do not operate the windshield wipers
when the windshield is dry, as this could
damage the wiper blades. Moreover, dust
that has collected on the windshield can
scratch the glass if wiping
takes place when
the windshield is dry.
! If the windshield wipers leave smears on
the windshield after the vehicle has been
washed in an automatic car wash, wax or
other residues may be the reason for this.
Clean the windshield using washer fluid
after washing the vehicle in an automatic
car wash. 120
Windshield wipers
Lights and windshield wipers
Setting the temperature
Dual-zone automatic climate control Different temperatures can be set for the
driver's and front-passenger sides.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock (Y page 141).
X To increase/reduce: turn control 0043 or
0084 clockwise or counter-clockwise
(Y page 127).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
3-zone automatic climate control 9Automatic climate control zones
You can select different
temperature
settings
for the driver's and front-passenger sides as
well as for the rear compartment.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock (Y page 141).
X To increase/reduce the temperature in
the front: turn control 0043 or 0084 clockwise
or counter-clockwise (Y page 130).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †
).
X To increase/reduce the temperature in
the rear compartment using the front
control panel: press the 00D6 button.
The indicator lamp in the 00D6
button goes
out. X
Turn control 0043 clockwise or counter-
clockwise (Y page 130).
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
X To increase/reduce the
temperature in
the rear compartment using the rear
control panel: press the 0063 or 0064
button on the rear control panel.
Only change the temperature setting in
small increments. Start at 72 ‡ (22 †).
i If you leave the vehicle parked for longer
than 30 minutes, the temperature setting
for the rear compartment then switches
back to 72 ‡ (22 †). Setting the air distribution
Air distribution settings Dual-zone climate control: the air distribution
can be set individually for the driver's and
front-passenger sides.
0061
Directs air through the defroster vents
009C Directs air through the center and side
air vents
009B Directs air through the footwell air
vents
009F Directs the airflow through the center
and side air vents as well as the
footwell air vents 10
008F Directs the airflow to the entire vehicle
interior 11
0087 Directs air through the defroster,
center and side air vents 11
0086 Directs air through the defroster and
footwell vents
i Regardless of the air distribution setting,
airflow is always directed through the side
air vents. The side air vents can only be
closed when the controls on the side air
vents are turned downwards.
9 Canada only.
10 Only for USA.
11 Canada only. Operating the climate control systems
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Climate control
X
Press the 0058 button.
The indicator lamp in the 0064
button goes
out. Airflow and air distribution are set to
automatic mode.
or
X Turn temperature control 0043 or 0084
clockwise or counter-clockwise
(Y page 127), ( Y page 130).
or
X Press the 0097 or 0095 button. MAX COOL maximum cooling
The MAX COOL function is only available in
vehicles for the USA.
MAX COOL is only operational when the
engine is running.
When you activate MAX COOL, climate
control switches to the following functions:
R maximum cooling
R maximum airflow
R air-recirculation mode on
X To activate: press the 00C9 button.
The indicator lamp in the button lights up.
X To activate: press the 00C9 button again.
The indicator lamp goes out.
The previously
selected settings are restored. Defrosting the windows
Windows fogged up on the inside X
Activate the 005A cooling with air
dehumidification function.
X Activate automatic mode 0058.
X Adjust the side air vents so that the warmed
air is directed to the side windows.
X If the windows continue to fog up, activate
the "windshield defrosting" function
(Y page 134).
i You should only select this setting until
the windshield is clear again. Windows fogged up on the outside X
Activate the windshield wipers.
X Press the 008F button repeatedly until the
009B or 009C symbol appears in the
display.
X Adjust the side air vents so that no air is
directed to the side windows. Rear window defroster
Activating/deactivating The rear window defroster has a high current
draw. You should therefore switch it off as
soon as the rear window is clear. Otherwise,
the rear window defroster switches off
automatically after several minutes.
If the battery voltage is too low, the rear
window defroster may switch off.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock (Y page 141).
X Press the 006C button.
The indicator lamp in the 006C
button lights
up or goes out. Operating the climate control systems
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