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Keys, doors and windows23DoorsSliding door
Pull lever on interior handle and slide
door.
Caution
Ensure the side door is fully closed and secure before driving the
vehicle.
Central locking system 3 21.
Caution
To avoid damage, do not attempt
to operate the sliding side door
when the fuel filler flap is open.
Refuelling 3 120.
Anti-theft security lock
To prevent the sliding side door from
being opened from the outside, open
the door and engage the anti-theft
security lock.
Using a suitable tool, turn the lock
switch on the sliding side door to locked position 1. The door cannot be
opened from outside.
The anti-theft security lock remains
engaged even after unlocking the
vehicle with the remote control.
To disengage, turn the switch to
unlocked position 2.
Rear doors
To open the left hand rear door pull
the outside handle.
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The door is opened from inside the
vehicle by pressing down the interior
handle.
The right hand rear door is released
using the lever.9 Warning
The rear lights may be obscured if
the rear doors are open and the
vehicle is parked on the roadside.
Make other road users aware of the vehicle, by using a warning
triangle or other equipment
specified in the road traffic
regulations.
The doors are retained in the 90º
position by locking stays. To open the
doors to 180º, push the latch and
swing open to the desired position.9 Warning
Ensure extended opening doors
are secured when fully opened.
Opened doors may slam closed due to the force of the wind!
Always close the right hand doorbefore the left hand door.
Central locking system 3 21.
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Keys, doors and windows25Load compartment
Tailgate
Opening
Press the button underneath the
moulding.
9 Danger
Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gases, which can not 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.
Closing
Use the interior handle.
Ensure tailgate is fully closed before
driving.
Central locking system 3 21.
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26Keys, doors and windows
Emergency tailgate opening from
inside the vehicle
An access hole (arrowed) enables the
tailgate latch to be released using a
suitable tool. Push lever to the right to
unlock and open the tailgate.
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.
The system is disabled automatically
on every door when:
■ unlocking the doors
■ turning the ignition switch to MAR
Activating
Press e on the radio remote control
twice.
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.
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Keys, doors and windows27
If the control indicator d illuminates
when starting, there is a fault in the system; the engine cannot be started. Switch off the ignition and repeat the
start attempt.
If d 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. Always lock the vehicle after
leaving it 3 21.
Control indicator d 3 78.Exterior 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.
Manual adjustment
Adjust mirrors by swivelling lever in
required direction.
The lower mirrors are not adjustable.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
turning the control to left _ or right 6.
Then swivel the control to adjust the
mirror.
In position o no mirror is selected.
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28Keys, doors and windowsFolding
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.
Parking position
The exterior mirrors can be folded in
by pressing gently on the outer edge
of the housing, e.g. when in a
confined parking situation.
Heated mirrors
Operated by pressing the Ü button.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
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 windows29Windows
Windscreen
Windscreen stickers Do not attach stickers such as toll
road stickers or similar on the
windscreen in the area of the interior
mirror.
Manual windows The door windows can be opened or
closed with the window winders.
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.
Switch on ignition to operate power
windows.
Operate the switch for the respective
window by pushing to open or pulling to close.
Pushing or pulling briefly: window
moves up or down in stages if the
switch is held.
Pushing or pulling firmly and then
releasing: window moves up or down fully with safety function enabled. To
stop movement, operate the switch
once more in the same direction.
With the ignition key removed or in the
STOP position, the windows can be
operated for approx. 2 minutes and
are deactivated as soon as a door is opened.
Safety function If the window glass encounters
resistance during automatic closing, it is immediately stopped and opened
again.
If the safety function is activated five times in less than a minute, the
safety function is deactivated. The
windows will only close in stages and
not automatically.
Activate the window electronics by
opening the windows. The safety
function is restored and the windows
will operate normally.
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OverloadIf the windows are repeatedly
operated within short intervals, the
window operation is disabled for
some time.
Initialising the power windows
If the windows cannot be closed
automatically (e.g. after
disconnecting the vehicle battery),
activate the window electronics as
follows:
1. Close doors.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. Pull switch until the window is closed and keep pulling for an
additional 5 seconds.
4. Repeat for each window.Child safety system for rear windows
Press switch , to deactivate rear
door power windows.
To activate, press , again.
Operating windows from outside
The windows can be operated
remotely from outside the vehicle
when locking or unlocking the vehicle.
Central locking system 3 21.
Press and hold the Ä button to open
windows.
Press and hold the e button to close
windows.
Release button to stop window
movement.