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Fault
To open the tailgate in the event of
power interruption:
Remove the interior trim cover from
the central latch area, then push the
lever using a suitable tool.
General hints for operatingtailgate
9 Warning
Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gases, which cannot be seen or
smelled, could enter the vehicle.
This can cause unconsciousness
and even death.Caution
Before opening the tailgate check
overhead obstructions, such as a
garage door, to avoid damage to
the tailgate. Always check the
moving area above and behind the tailgate.
Notice
The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the tailgate may
affect its ability to remain open.
Vehicle security
Anti-theft locking system9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle! The doorscannot be unlocked from the
inside.
The system deadlocks all the doors.
All doors must be closed otherwise
the system cannot be activated.
If the ignition was on, the driver's door
must be opened and closed once so
that the vehicle can be secured.
Unlocking the vehicle disables the
mechanical anti-theft locking system.
This is not possible with the central
locking button.
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24Keys, doors and windows
Activating
Press button p on the radio remote
control twice within 3 seconds.
Alternatively, turn key in driver's door
towards rear of vehicle again within
3 seconds after locking.
Anti-theft alarm system
The anti-theft alarm system is
combined with the central locking
system.
It monitors:
■ Doors, tailgate, bonnet
■ Passenger compartment including adjoining load compartment
■ Vehicle inclination, e.g. if it is raised
■ Siren power supply
■ Ignition
Activation
Ensure the doors, tailgate, fuel filler
flap, bonnet, windows and sunroof
are closed.
Press button p on radio remote
control or manually lock the driver's
door.
The system is activated: ■ Automatically, 30 seconds after locking the vehicle (initialisation of
the system)
■ Directly by pressing p on the radio
remote control once more after
locking
If the hazard warning lights do not flash once upon activation or the
control indicator flashes rapidly, this
may indicate that a door, the tailgate
or the bonnet is not fully closed.
Notice
Changes to the vehicle interior such
as the use of seat covers, and open
windows or sunroof, could impair the function of passenger compartment
monitoring.
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Activation without monitoring of
passenger compartment and
vehicle inclination
Switch off the monitoring of
passenger compartment and vehicle
inclination when people or animals
are being left in the vehicle, because
of high volume ultrasonic signals,
movements triggering the alarm and
when the vehicle is on a ferry or train.
1. Close tailgate, bonnet, windows and sunroof.
2. Press button o. Control
indicator o illuminates yellow in
the instrument cluster.
3. Close doors.
4. Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
Press button o again to cancel.
Control indicator o extinguishes.
Status LED
Status LED is located in the centre
console.
Status during the first 30 seconds of
anti-theft alarm system activation:LED illu‐
minates=test, arming delay.LED
flashes
quickly=doors, tailgate or
bonnet not completely
closed, or system fault.
Status after system is armed:
LED flashes
slowly=system is
armed.LED flashes
quickly 3 times
after unlocking=system is
disarmed.
Seek the assistance of a workshop in
the event of faults.
Deactivation
Unlocking the vehicle deactivates
anti-theft alarm system. Hazard
warning lights flash twice upon
deactivation.
If no door is opened or the engine is
not started within 30 seconds after the
vehicle has been unlocked, the
vehicle is relocked automatically and
the alarm is reactivated.
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If the alarm has been triggered, the
hazard warning lights will not flash
upon deactivation.
AlarmWhen triggered, the alarm sounds via
a separate battery-backed power
sounder, and the hazard warning
lights flash simultaneously. The
number and duration of alarm signals are stipulated by legislation.
The alarm can be silenced by
pressing any button of the radio
remote control or manually unlocking
the driver's door with the ignition key.
The anti-theft alarm system is
deactivated at the same time.
If the vehicle's battery is to be
disconnected (e.g. for maintenance work), the alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: switch the
ignition on then off, then disconnect
the vehicle's battery within
15 seconds.Immobiliser
The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with the key being used.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key has been
removed from the ignition switch.
Control indicator d illuminates in the
instrument cluster when the ignition is switched on, then extinguishes. If d
remains illuminated when the ignition
is on, there is a fault in the system; the
engine cannot be started. Switch off
the ignition and remove key, wait
approx. 2 seconds and then repeat
the start attempt.
If the control indicator remains
illuminated, attempt to start the
engine using the spare key and seek
the assistance of a workshop.
Notice
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on the anti-theft alarm system 3 20,
3 24.
Control indicator d 3 89.
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Keys, doors and windows27Exterior mirrors
Convex shape
The convex exterior mirror contains
an aspherical area and reduces blind spots. The shape of the mirror makes
objects appear smaller, which will affect the ability to estimate
distances.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
turning the switch to left (L) or right
(R) . Then swivel the control to adjust
the mirror.
Folding mirrors
For pedestrian safety, the exterior
mirrors will swing out of their normal
mounting position if they are struck
with sufficient force. Reposition the mirror by applying slight pressure tothe mirror housing.
Manual folding
Press lightly on the outside of the
mirror housing to fold in the exterior
mirrors.
Electric folding
With ignition switch in positions ACC
or ON , press button n and both
exterior mirrors will fold in.
Press button n again - both exterior
mirrors return to their original position.
If an electrically folded mirror is
manually extended, pressing button
n will only electrically extend the
other mirror. Pressing button n again
folds both mirrors back in.
Fold mirrors back to the driving
position before driving the vehicle.
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28Keys, doors and windowsHeated mirrors
Operated by pressing the RÜ button.
LED illuminates in the button.
Heating works with the key in ignition
switch positions ACC or ON and is
switched off automatically after a
short time.
To avoid discharging the battery, operate only with the engine running. Do not operate when you are juststarting the vehicle, or if there is a
build up of snow or ice on the exterior
mirrors.
Do not use sharp instruments or
abrasive cleaners on the exterior
mirrors and avoid scratching or
damaging the heating elements.
Automatic dimming
Exterior mirror on the driver's side
dims to reduce glare automatically in
conjunction with the automatic anti-
dazzle interior mirror 3 29.
Interior mirrors
Manual anti-dazzle
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on the underside of the mirror housing.
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Keys, doors and windows29Automatic anti-dazzle
Press button on mirror housing to turn
function on; button illuminates and
dazzle from following vehicles at night
is automatically reduced. Press
button again to turn function off.
There are two light sensors in the
mirror housing. To avoid interference
and loss of function, do not cover the
sensors or hang anything on the mirror.
Windows
Windscreen
Heat-reflecting windscreen The heat-reflecting windscreen has a
coating which reflects solar radiation.
Also data signals, e.g. from toll
stations, might be reflected.
The marked areas of the windscreen
behind the interior mirror are not
covered with the coating. Devices for
electronic data recording and fee
payment must be attached in these
areas. Otherwise data recording
malfunctions may occur.
Windscreen stickers
Do not attach stickers such as toll
road stickers or similar on the
windscreen in the area of the interior
mirror. Otherwise the detection zone
of the sensor could be restricted.
Power windows9 Warning
Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
If there are children on the rear seats, switch on the child safety
system for the power windows.
Keep a close watch on the
windows when closing them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.
Power windows can be operated:
■ with ignition on,
■ within 10 minutes of switching ignition off.
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After switching off the ignition,
window operation is disabled when
the driver's door is opened.
Operate the switch for the respective
window by pushing to open or pulling to close.
For incremental operation: Push or
pull switch briefly.
For automatic opening or closing:
Push or pull switch for longer.
Window moves up or down
automatically with safety function
enabled. To stop movement, operate
the switch once more in the same
direction.
Additional switches are located in the
front passenger's door and the rear
doors. The rear windows do not open fully.
Safety function
If the window glass encounters
resistance above the middle of the
window during automatic closing, it is
immediately stopped and opened
again.
Override safety function In the event of closing difficulties due
to frost or the like, pull the relevant
window switch several times until the
window is closed. The window moves
up with the safety function disabled.Child safety system for rear
windows
Press switch z to deactivate rear
door power windows. To reactivate,
press z again.
With the child safety system on, rear
door windows can only be operated
via the switches in the driver's door.
Overload If the windows are repeatedly
operated within short intervals, the
window operation is disabled for
some time.