
SettingsRead and observe
and on page 44 first.
You can change certain settings by means of the MAXI DOT display. The cur-
rent menu item is shown in the top of the display under a line.
The following information can be selected (depending on the equipment in- stalled in the vehicle).
Language
You can set the language for the display texts here.
Automatic blind (Combi)
This is where the automatic roll-up function of the boot roll cover can be deac-
tivated/activated when opening the boot lid.
MFD displays
Activate or deactivate certain displays of the multifunction display here.
Comfort
The following functions can be activated, deactivated or adjusted here:
Rain closing
Activate/deactivate the function for automatically
closing the window and the tilt/slide sunroof in a
locked vehicle when it starts raining a)
. If the function
is activated and it is not raining, the windows includ-
ing the panoramic tilt/slide sunroof will close auto-
matically after approx. 12 hours.ATA confirmSwitch on/off the audible signal indicating activation
of the anti-theft alarm system. Further informa-
tion » page 54 .Central lockingSwitch on/off the central locking and automatic lock-
ing function, also applies to the KESSY system. Fur-
ther information » page 52, Individual settings .
Window op.
Only convenience mode for the driver window or for
all of the windows can be adjusted here. Further in-
formation » page 61, Window convenience opera-
tion .
Mirror down
Activate/deactivate the function for mirror lowering
on the front passenger side when in the reverse
gear b)
. Further information » page 78, Fold in pas-
senger's mirror .
Mirror adjust.
Activation / deactivation of the synchronous exterior
mirror function settings. Further informa-
tion » page 78 , Synchronous adjustment of the mir-
ror .Factory settingRestore the Convenience factory setting.a)
This function is only available on vehicles with a rain sensor.
b)
This function is only available on vehicles with an electrically adjustable driver seat.
Lights and Visibility
The following functions can be activated, deactivated or adjusted here:
Coming HomeActivate/deactivate and adjust the light duration of
the COMING HOME function. Further informa-
tion » page 70 .Leaving HomeSwitch on/off and adjust the light duration of the
LEAVING HOME function. Further informa-
tion » page 70 .Footwell lightActivate/deactivate and adjust the footwell light in-
tensity.Daytime running lightsActivate/deactivate “DAY LIGHT” function. Further in-
formation » page 67, Daylight running lights (DAY
LIGHT) .Rear wiperActivate/deactivate the function of the automatic
rear window wiping. Further information » page 76,
Automatic rear window wiper (Superb Combi) .Lane ch. flashActivate/deactivate the lane ch. flash function. Fur-
ther information » page 67.Travel modeActivate/deactivate the travel mode feature. Further
information » page 69, 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
summer/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 win-
ter tyres where the maximum permissible speed is lower than the maximum
speed of the vehicle » page 193.
45Information system

Unlocking and opening
Unlocking and locking
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Vehicle key
49
Unlock/lock with remote control
49
Unlocking / locking - KESSY
50
Information message
51
Parking the vehicle
51
Safe securing
51
Individual settings
52
Locking/unlocking the vehicle from the inside
52
Child safety lock
53
Opening/closing a door
53
Your car is equipped with a central locking system.
The central locking system allows you to lock and unlock all doors, the fuel fill-
er flap and tailgate at the same time based on the current setting 1)
.
The safe securing system » page 51 is integrated in the central locking sys-
tem. Once the car is locked from the outside, the door locks 2)
are automatically
blocked by the safe securing system »
.
The following takes place after unlocking 1)
.
› The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap are unlocked.
› The interior light, which is switched by the door contact, comes on.
› The safe securing system is switched off 2)
.
› The indicator light in the driver door stops flashing.
› The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated.
The following takes place after locking 1)
.
› The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap are locked.
› The interior lights switched by the door contact come on.
› The safe securing system is switched on 2)
.
› The indicator light in the driver door begins flashing.
› The anti-theft alarm system is activated.
Displaying an error If the indicator light in the driver's door initially flashes quickly for around 2
seconds, and then lights up for 30 seconds without interruption before flash-
ing again slowly, you will need to seek the assistance of a specialist garage.WARNING■ Never leave the key in the vehicle when you exit the vehicle. Unauthor-
ized persons, such as children, for example, could lock the car, turn on the
ignition or start the engine - there is a danger of injury and accidents!■
When leaving the vehicle, never leave persons who are not completely in-
dependent, such as children, unattended in the vehicle. The children might,
for example, release the handbrake or take the vehicle out of gear. The ve-
hicle could then start to move – risk of injury and accidents! These individu-
als might also not be able to leave the vehicle on their own or to help
themselves. Can be fatal at very high or very low temperatures!
■
If 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 either a door or 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
■ When leaving the vehicle, always check if it is locked.■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 vehicle.■
Upon failure of the central locking system the key can be used only to unlock
and lock the driver's door. The other doors and the boot lid can be emergency
locked or released. ■ Emergency locking of the door » page 212.
■ Emergency unlocking of the boot lid » page 212.
1)
Depending on the individual setting » page 52 .
2)
This function is only enabled in certain countries.
48Operation

Vehicle keyFig. 30
Remote control key
Read and observe on page 48 first.
Two remote control keys are provided with the vehicle» Fig. 30.
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 of the 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 repair or replace- ment of the receiver unit. Only then can the remote control key be used again.
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 ig-
nition 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 211 .
Note
If you lose a key, please contact a specialist garage, who will be able to provide
you with a new one.Unlock/lock with remote controlFig. 31
Remote control key
Read and observe on page 48 first.
Image description » Fig. 31
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 safe lock system 1)
or anti-theft alarm system will be switched on. This function is intended to prevent the car being unlocked unintentionally.
The seat and mirror are adjusted after the vehicle is unlocked » page 82.
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.
The current position of the seat and mirror after the vehicle is
locked » page 82 .
AB1)
This function is only enabled in certain countries.
49Unlocking and opening

Information messageRead and observe
on page 48 first.
Key in the vehicle
The protection against inadvertently locking the key in the vehicle unlocks the
vehicle automatically if the following conditions are met.
The vehicle, including the boot lit, has been locked.
The key with which the vehicle has been locked remains in the vehicle in
the zone
D
» Fig. 32 on page 50 .
The turn signal lights flash four times as confirmation that the vehicle has
been unlocked again.
The following message is shown in the information cluster display. Key in vehicle.
KEY IN VEHICLE
Additionally, on vehicles which are fitted with the anti-theft alarm system, an audible signal sounds.
The system has not found a key
If the system has not found a key in the vehicle, the following message ap-
pears in the display of the instrument cluster.
Key not found.
NO KEY
This can occur if the key is outside the vehicle, the battery in the key is dis-
charged, the key is defective or the electromagnetic field is strongly disturbed.
Fault in KESSY system
If there is a fault in the KESSY system, the following message will appear in
the display of the instrument cluster.
Keyless access system faulty.
CHECK KEYLESS
Low voltage of the key battery
If the voltage of the battery in the remote control key is too low, the following
message appears in the display of the instrument cluster.
Change the key battery!
KEY BATTERY
Change the key battery » page 211!
Parking the vehicle
Read and observe
on page 48 first.
If the vehicle is not unlocked within 60 or 90 hours, the sensors in the handle
of the driver or front passenger's door are deactivated automatically » Fig. 32
on page 50 .
Activation after 60 hours
›
Unlock the driver's door using the sensor
2
» Fig. 32 on page 50 .
›
Press the handle of the boot lid.
›
Unlock the vehicle using the symbol button
on the remote control key.
›
Unlocking the driver's door in an emergency » page 212.
Activation after 90 hours
›
Unlock the vehicle using the symbol button on the remote control key.
›
Unlocking the driver's door in an emergency
» page 212.
Safe securing
Read and observe
on page 48 first.
The door locks are blocked automatically if the vehicle is locked from the out-side. Afterwards, it is not possible to open the doors with the door handle ei-
ther from the inside or from the outside.
This fact is pointed out by the following message on the display of the instru-
ment cluster after switching out the ignition.
Check SAFELOCK! Log book!
CHECK SAFELOCK
Switching off
The safe lock can be switched off in one of the following ways.
›
By locking twice within 2 seconds.
›
By disabling the interior monitoring » page 54, Interior monitor and towing
protection .
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 on
The safelock switches on automatically the next time the vehicle is locked and
unlocked.
51Unlocking and opening

Switch-on display
The indicator light flashes for around 2 seconds in quick succession, after-
wards 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
remain 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 is only enabled in certain countries.
Individual settings
Read and observe
on page 48 first.
The following central locking functions can be set via the MAXI DOT dis-
play » page 45 , Settings .
Opening a single door
This function makes it possible to only unlock the driver's door. The other
doors and the boot lid remain locked and are only unlocked after being opened
again.
Unlocking doors on one side of a vehicle
This function enables you to unlock both doors on the driver's side. The other doors and the boot lid remain locked and are only unlocked after 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 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
pressing 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 ex-
ample at road crossings.
Locking/unlocking the vehicle from the inside
Fig. 33
Central locking button
Read and observe on page 48 first.
If the vehicle was not locked from the outside, it can also be unlocked and
locked with the rocker switch on the door opening lever of the driver or front
passenger door » Fig. 33 even without the ignition switched on. While a door is
opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
Locking
›
Press the button
/ » Fig. 33 press.
The symbol
in the button lights up.
Unlocking
›
Press the button
/ » Fig. 33 press.
The symbol
in the button goes out.
52Operation

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
feature, 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 vehicle.WARNING■ Doors locked from the inside make it difficult for rescuers to get into the
vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!■
If the safelock system is switched on » page 51, the door opening lever
and the central locking buttons do not operate.
Child safety lock
Fig. 34
Parental Control: Left rear door
Read and observe on page 48 first.
The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from the in- side. 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. 34 (the
other way around on the right-hand door).
Switching off
›
Turn the slot of the safety lock in the opposite direction to the ar-
row » Fig. 34 (the other way around on the right-hand door).
Opening/closing a doorFig. 35
Door handle/door opening lever:
Read and observe
on page 48 first.
Opening from the outside
›
Unlock the vehicle and pull the door handle
A
» Fig. 35 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.
WARNING■ Make sure that the door has closed correctly as it can open suddenly
while driving – risk of death!■
Only open and close the door when there is no one in the opening/closing
range – risk of injury!
■
An opened door can close automatically if there is a strong wind or the
vehicle is on an incline – risk of injury!
■
Never drive with the doors open - there is a risk of death!
53Unlocking and opening

The window can be completely opened automatically by briefly pressing the
button as far as the stop. Renewed pressing of the button causes the window
to stop immediately.
Closing›
Pull gently on the top edge of the corresponding button and hold until the
window has moved into the desired position. Releasing the button causes
the window to stop immediately.
The window can also be fully closed automatically by pulling the button up to the stop. Renewed pulling of the button causes the window to stop immedi-
ately.
Safety pushbutton
The buttons for power windows in the rear doors can be deactivated by press-
ing the safety switch
S
» Fig. 43 . The buttons for the electrical power win-
dows in the rear doors are activated again by pressing the safety pushbutton
S
again.
If the buttons for the rear doors are deactivated, the indicator light in the
safety switch
S
lights up.
Opening the windows in the front passenger door and in the rear
doors
Fig. 44
Button in the rear door
Read and observe and on page 60 first.
There is a button in the front passenger door and in the rear doors for that
window.
Opening
›
Lightly press the appropriate button down and hold it until the window has
moved into the desired position. Releasing the button causes the window to
stop immediately.
The window can be completely opened automatically by briefly pressing the
button as far as the stop. Renewed pressing of the button causes the window
to stop immediately.
Closing›
Pull gently on the top edge of the corresponding button and hold until the
window has moved into the desired position. Releasing the button causes
the window to stop immediately.
The window can also be fully closed automatically by pulling the button up to the stop. Renewed pulling of the button causes the window to stop immedi-
ately.
Force limit
Read and observe
and on page 60 first.
The electrical power window system is fitted with a force limiter. It reduces
the risk of bruises or injuries when closing the windows.
If there is an obstacle, the closing process is stopped and the window goes
down by several centimetres.
If the obstacle prevents the window from being closed during the next 10 sec-
onds, the closing process is interrupted once again and the window goes down
by several centimetres.
If you attempt to close the window again within 10 seconds of the window be-
ing moved down for the second time, even though the obstacle was not yet
been removed, the closing process is only stopped. During this time it is not
possible to automatically close the window. The force limiter is still switched
on.
The force limiter is only switched off if you attempt to close the window again
within the next 10 seconds - the window will now close with full force!
If you wait longer than 10 seconds, the force limiter is switched on again.
Window convenience operation
Read and observe
and on page 60 first.
The convenience operation of the windows offers the possibility of opening orclosing all the windows at once.
Convenience operation can take place in one of the following ways.
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WARNINGWhen operating the sunshade, proceed with caution to avoid causing
crushing injuries – risk of injury!
Convenience operation of sliding / tilting roof
Read and observe
on page 63 first.
The sliding / tilting roof can be operated by locking or unlocking using the key
or using the KESSY system with the aid of the sensor
1
» Fig. 32 on page 50 .
Closing
›
Press and hold the symbol button on the key or hold the key in the locking
cylinder of the driver's door in the lock position, or for the KESSY system,
keep your finger on the sensor
1
» Fig. 32 on page 50 » .
By releasing the lock or lifting your finger off the sensor
1
when using the
KESSY system, the closing process is immediately interrupted.
Tilting roof
›
Press the button on the remote control key.
WARNINGClose the sliding/tilting roof carefully – risk of injury. The force limiter does
not operate with the convenience closing.Lights and visibility
Lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Parking and low beam lights
66
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
67
Turn signal and main beam
67
Automatic driving lamp control
68
Adaptive headlights (AFS)
68
Fog lights
69
Fog lights with the CORNER function
69
Rear fog light
69
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
70
Hazard warning light system
70
Parking lights
71
Unless otherwise stated, the lights only work when the ignition is switched
on.
The arrangement of the controls right-hand drive models may differ from the
layout shown in » Fig. 48 on page 66 . The symbols which mark the positions
of the controls are identical.
Keep the headlights lenses clean. The following guidelines must be ob-
served » page 175 , Headlight lenses .
WARNING■
The activation of the lights should only be undertaken in accordance with
national legal requirements.■
The driver is always responsible for the correct settings and use of the
lights.
65Lights and visibility