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Coming HomeSwitch on/off and adjust the light duration of the Com-
ing Home function. Further information » page 51,
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME .Leaving HomeSwitch on/off and adjust the light duration of the Com-
ing Home function. Further information » page 51,
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME .Dayl. dri. lightEnable / disable the daytime running lights. Further in-
formation » page 48, Daylight running lights (DAY
LIGHT) .Rear wiperSwitch on/off the function for automatic rear window
wiping. Further information » page 57, Automatic rear
window wiping .Lane ch. flashSwitch on/off the convenience flashing function. Fur-
ther information » page 49, “Convenience turn sig-
nal” .Travel modeSwitch on/off the travel model function. Further infor-
mation » page 50 , Tourist lights (Travel mode) .Factory settingRestore the factory setting for the lighting.
Time
The time, time format (12 or 24 hour indicator) and the changeover between sum-
mer/winter time can be set here.
Winter tyres
Here, the speed and the switching on and off of the acoustic signals when ex-
ceeding this speed can be adjusted. This function is, for example, used for winter
tyres where the maximum permissible speed is lower than the maximum speed ofthe vehicle » page 212, Tyres and wheel rims .
As soon as the parking procedure is completed, an audible signal sounds and the
following message appears in the information display.
Winter tyres: max. speed … km/h.
Units
The units for the temperature, consumption and distance driven can be set here.
Assistants
The tones of the audible signals for the parking aid can be adjusted here.
Further information » page 140, Parking aid .
Alt. speed dis.
Here, the display of the second speed in mph 1)
can be activated.
Further information » page 13, Display of the second speed .
Service
The days and kilometres remaining until the next service can be displayed here.
Further information » page 30, Service interval display .
Factory setting
The factory setting of the functions of the MAXI DOT display can be restored here.
Service interval display
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Prompt in the segment display
31
Prompt in the MAXI DOT display
31
Before the next service interval is reached, a message concerning the kilometres
and days remaining until the next service is due is shown for about 10 seconds
after the ignition is switched on.
This information can also be displayed manually with the ignition at all times.
The kilometre indicator or the days indicator reduces in steps of 100 km or, where
applicable, days until the service due date is reached.
Note
■ Information is retained in the Service Interval Display even after the vehicle bat-
tery is disconnected.■
If the instrument cluster is exchanged after a repair, the correct values must be
entered in the counter for the Service Interval Display. This work is carried out by a specialist garage.
■
In some national versions the displays appear in the Imperial system of meas-
urement.
■
For more information on the service intervals, see » page 182, Service intervals .
1)
For models with the speedometer in mph, the second speed is displayed in km/h.
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Prompt in the segment displayFig. 10
Segment display: Example of a
message
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 30.
Explanation of a graphic » Fig. 10 .
service interval due
Differentiating between types of service
Days remaining until the next service interval
Kilometres remaining until the next service interval 1)
Differentiating between types of service
The service type is determined by the number in position
A
» Fig. 10 .
Oil change service
Inspection
Service due
If a service becomes due, then the following information is displayed for about 10
seconds » Fig. 10.
› The number
1 or 2 is displayed in position
A
.
› The symbol
and the number of days remaining until the next service interval
are displayed in position
B
.
› The symbol
and the number of kilometres remaining until the next service in-
terval are displayed in position
C
.
As soon as the due date for the service has been reached, the flashing icon
and the message OIL CHNG or INSPEC_ appear in the display for about 20 sec-
onds after the ignition has been switched on.
ABCDisplay the days and distance until the next service interval
Press Button 3 » Fig. 10 continuously at any time when the ignition is switched
on to display the remaining distance and days until the next service interval.
Information on the oil change service is displayed at first, followed by information
on the inspection when button 3
is pressed again.
› The number
1 or 2 is displayed in position
A
.
› The symbol
and the number of days remaining until the next service interval
are displayed in position
B
.
› The symbol
and the number of kilometres remaining until the next service in-
terval are displayed in position
C
.
Prompt in the MAXI DOT display
First read and observe the introductory information given on page 30.
Oil change service
If an oil change service is due, the following message appears: Oil change in … km
or … days.
As soon as the service interval date has been reached, the message Oil change
now! appears once the ignition has been switched on!
Inspection
If an inspection is due, the following message appears: Inspection in ... km or ...
days.
As soon as the service interval date has been reached, the message Inspection
now! appears once the ignition has been switched on!
Displaying the distance and days until the next service interval You can view the remaining distance and days until the next service appointmentat any time when the ignition is switched on by going to the Service menu
item » page 29 , Settings or from the Vehicle status in the main menu of the Maxi
DOTdisplay. » page 28, Main menu .
The following message is displayed for 10 seconds. Oil change ... km / ... days
Inspection ... km / ... days
1)
The kilometres remaining until the next service interval are displayed instead of the odometer.
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Unlocking and opening
Unlocking and locking
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle key
33
Unlocking/locking with the key
33
Unlocking/locking with the remote control
34
Synchronising the remote control
34
Unlocking/locking – KESSY
35
Safe securing system
35
Individual settings
36
Locking/unlocking the vehicle from the inside
36
Child safety lock
37
Opening/closing a door
37
Your car is equipped with a central locking system.
The central locking system allows you to lock and unlock all doors, the fuel filler
flap 1)
and tailgate 2)
at the same time.
The safe securing system » page 35 is integrated in the central locking system.
Once the car is locked from the outside, the door locks 3)
are automatically blocked
by the safe securing system »
.
The following is true after unlocking 2)
.
› The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap 1)
are unlocked.
› The interior light operated via the door contact illuminates.
› The safe securing system is switched off 3)
.
› The indicator light in the driver door stops flashing.
› The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated.
The following is true after locking 2)
.
› The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap 1)
are locked.
› The interior light operated via the door contact goes out.
› The safe securing system is switched on 3)
.
› The indicator light in the driver door begins flashing.
› The anti-theft alarm system is activated.
Displaying an error
If the warning light in the driver's door initially flashes quickly for around 2 sec-
onds, and then lights up for 30 seconds without interruption before flashing
again slowly, you will need to seek the assistance of a specialist garage.WARNINGIf the car is locked and the safe securing system activated, no people must re-
main in the car as it will then not be possible to either unlock a door or open a
window from the inside. The locked doors make it more difficult for rescuers
to get into the vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!
Note
■ In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors
are automatically unlocked in order to enable rescuers to gain access to the vehi- cle.■
Only the driver's door can be unlocked or locked using the key if the central
locking system fails » page 33. The other doors and the boot lid can be emer-
gency locked or unlocked. ■ Emergency locking of the door » page 232.
■ Emergency unlocking of the boot lid » page 233.
1)
Applies to vehicles with a lockable fuel filler cap.
2)
Depending on the individual setting » page 36.
3)
This function only applies to certain countries.
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Vehicle keyFig. 11
Key types
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 32.
Explanation of graphic » Fig. 11
Keys without remote control
Keys with remote control (remote control keys)
The transmitter with the battery is housed in the handle of the remote control key. The receiver is located in the interior of the vehicle.
The operating range of the remote control key is approx. 30 m. But this range ofthe remote control can be reduced if the batteries are weak.
The wireless key has a flip-out key bit.The spare key must by initialised by a specialist garage after the receiver unit is
repaired or replaced. Only then can the remote control key be used again.
WARNING■ Always withdraw the key whenever you leave the vehicle - even if it is only
for a short time. This is particularly important if children are left in the vehicle.
Otherwise, the children might start the engine or operate electrical equipment
(e.g. power windows) – risk of injury!■
Do not withdraw the ignition key from the ignition lock until the vehicle has
come to a stop. The steering lock might otherwise engage unintentionally – risk of accident!
CAUTION■ Each key contains electronic components; therefore it must be protected
against moisture and severe shocks.■
Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean. Impurities (textile fibres, dust,
etc.) have a negative effect on the functionality of the locking cylinder and igni-
tion lock.
■
The battery must be replaced if the central locking or anti-theft alarm system
does react to the remote control at less than approx. 3 metres away » page 231.
Note
If you lose a key, please contact a specialist garage, who will be able to provide
you with a new one.
Unlocking/locking with the key
Fig. 12
Left side of the vehicle: Turning
the key for unlocking and lock-
ing the vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 32.
Unlocking
›
Turn the key in the driver's door locking cylinder in the direction of travel (un- locking position)
A
» Fig. 12 .
Locking
›
Turn the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the opposite direction
of travel (lock position)
B
» Fig. 12 .
If the driver's door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
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Unlocking/locking with the remote controlFig. 13
Remote control key
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 32.
Explanation of graphic » Fig. 13
Unlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle
Unlocking the boot lid
Folding out/folding up of the key bit Warning light
Unlocking
The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been un-
locked.
If you unlock the vehicle and do not open a door or the boot lid within the next
30 seconds, the vehicle will lock again automatically and the safelock system 1)
or
anti-theft alarm system will be switched on. This function is intended to prevent
the car being unlocked unintentionally.
Locking
The turn signal lights flash once as confirmation that the vehicle has been locked.
If the doors or the boot lid remain open after the vehicle has been locked, the
turn signal lights do not flash until they have been closed.
Checking the battery condition
If the red indicator light
B
» Fig. 13 does not flash when you press a button on
the remote control key, the battery is empty. Replace the battery » page 231.
ABWARNINGIf the car is locked from the outside and the safelock system is switched on,
there must not be any person in the car as it is then not possible to open ei-
ther a door or a window from the inside. The locked doors make it more diffi-
cult for rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!
CAUTION
■ Only operate the remote control when the doors and boot lid are closed and the
vehicle is in your line of sight.■
If the driver door is open, the vehicle cannot be locked using the remote control
key.
■
The operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by signal inter-
ference from transmitters close to the car and which operate in the same fre-
quency range.
Note
For vehicles with anti-theft alarm the acoustic signals can also be activated/deac-
tivated by locking/unlocking » page 29.
Synchronising the remote control
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 32.
If the vehicle does not unlock when pressing the remote control, the key may not
be synchronised. This can occur when the buttons on the remote control key are
actuated a number of times outside of the operative range of the equipment or
the battery in the remote control key was replaced.
Synchronise the key as follows.
›
Press any button on the remote control key.
›
Pressing of the button means that the door will unlock with the key within 1 mi-
nute.
1)
This function only applies to certain countries.
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Unlocking/locking – KESSYFig. 14
KESSY: Name of the zones / sensors in the front door handle
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 32.
Unlocking or locking areas » Fig. 14
Front door left
Front door right
Luggage compartment lid
The KESSY system (Keyless Entry Start Exit System) enables unlocking and lock-
ing of the vehicle without actively using the remote control key. The key must be
in one of the areas
A,
B
or
C
» Fig. 14 (about 1.5 meters away from the vehicle).
Unlocking
›
Grab the door handle of the front door or cover the sensor
2
» Fig. 14 with the
whole palm of your hand » .
Locking
›
Touch the sensor
1
» Fig. 14 with your fingers.
On vehicles fitted with automatic gearbox, the selector lever must be moved into the position P before unlocking.
Switching off the safelock system
›
Touch the sensor
1
» Fig. 14 twice within 2 seconds with your fingers.
If you cover the sensor
2
at the same time as the sensor
1
when unlocking the
vehicle, it is not unlocked.
If the vehicle is locked via the sensor
1
, it will not be possible to unlock it again
in the following 2 seconds via the sensor
2
- prevents accidental unlocking.
ABCThe KESSY system can find the valid key, even if it was left in the front of the ve-
hicle's roof for example D » Fig. 14 . It is therefore not always necessary to know
where the key is.
Always check to see whether the vehicle is locked. Further information about the KESSY system » page 38.
CAUTION
■
Do not use objects which might prevent direct contact between the hand and
the grip sensor.■
Some types of gloves can impair the function of the grip sensor.
■
After leaving the vehicle, it does not lock automatically, the procedure for lock-
ing the vehicle must therefore be observed.
■
If the battery in the key is weak or discharged, the vehicle may not be unlocked
or locked via the KESSY system. In this case, use the emergency unlocking or
emergency locking on the driver's door » page 232.
Safe securing system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 32.
The door locks are blocked automatically if the vehicle is locked from the outside.
Afterwards, it is not possible to open the doors with the door handle either from
the inside or from the outside.
This fact is pointed out by the following message on the display of the instrument
cluster after switching out the ignition.
Check SAFELOCK! Owner's manual!
CHECK DEADLOCK
If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system is switched off, the door can
be opened separately from the inside by a single pull on opening lever.
Switching off
The safelock can be switched off by locking twice within 2 seconds.
Switching on
The safelock switches on automatically the next time the vehicle is locked and unlocked.
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Switch-on display
The indicator light flashes for around 2 seconds in quick succession, afterwards it
begins to flash evenly at longer intervals.
Switch-off display
The indicator light in the driver door flashes for about 2 seconds fast, goes out
and starts to flash at longer intervals after about 30 seconds.WARNINGIf the car is locked and the safe securing system activated, no people must re-
main in the car as it will then not be possible to either unlock a door or open a
window from the inside. The locked doors make it more difficult for rescuers
to get into the vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!
Note
This function only applies to certain countries.
Individual settings
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings
on page 32.
The following central locking functions can be set via the MAXI DOT dis-
play » page 29 , Settings .
Opening a single door
This function makes it possible to only unlock the driver's door. The other doors,
the fuel filler flap and the boot lid remain locked and are only unlocked after be- ing opened again.
Unlocking a vehicle side door
This function enables you to unlock both doors on the driver's side. The other doors, the fuel filler flap and the boot lid remain locked and are only unlocked af-
ter being opened again.
Unlocking the vehicle with the KESSY system
This function enables you to unlock all the doors, individual doors, both doors on the left or right vehicle side. The other doors, the fuel filler flap and the boot lid
remain locked and are only unlocked after being opened again.
Automatic locking/unlocking
All doors are locked from a speed of around 15 km/h. The button in the handle of
the boot lid is deactivated.
If the ignition key is withdrawn, the car is then automatically unlocked again. In
addition, it is possible for the driver or front passenger to unlock the car by press- ing the central locking button .
The vehicle doors can be unlocked and opened at any time by pulling once on the door opening lever.WARNINGLocked doors prevent unwanted entry into the vehicle from outside, for exam-ple at road crossings.
Locking/unlocking the vehicle from the inside
Fig. 15
Central locking button
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-ings on page 32.
If the vehicle was not locked from the outside, you can also unlock or lock it with
the button » Fig. 15 , even without the ignition being switched on. While a door is
opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
Locking
›
Press on the button in the
» Fig. 15 area.
The symbol
in the button comes on.
Unlocking
›
Press the button in the
» Fig. 15 area.
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The symbol in the button is no longer illuminated.
The following applies if your vehicle has been locked using the central locking button.
› It is not possible to open the doors or the boot lid from the outside (safety fea-
ture, e.g. when stopping at traffic lights etc.).
› The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by a single pull on the
opening lever of the respective door.
› In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked doors
are automatically unlocked in order to enable rescuers to gain access to the ve-
hicle.WARNING■ Doors locked from the inside make it difficult for rescuers to get into the ve-
hicle in an emergency – risk to life!■
Never leave children unattended in the vehicle.
■
If the safelock system is switched on » page 35, the door opening lever and
the central locking buttons do not operate.
Child safety lock
Fig. 16
Parental Control: Left rear door
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 32.
The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from the inside.
The door can only be opened from the outside.
You can switch the child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key.
Switching on›Turn the slot of the safety lock in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 16 (mirror-
inverted on the right-hand door).
Switching off›
Turn the slot of the safety lock in the opposite direction to the arrow » Fig. 16
(mirror-inverted on the right-hand door).
Opening/closing a door
Fig. 17
Door handle/door opening lever:
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn- ings
on page 32.
Opening from the outside
›
Unlock the vehicle and pull on door handle
A
» Fig. 17 on the door you wish to
open.
Opening from the inside
›
Pull on door opening lever
B
of the respective door and push the door away
from you.
Closing from the inside
›
Grasp pull handle
C
and close the door.
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