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Keys, doors and windows35Vehicle 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 or 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.
Activating with the radio remote
control
Press p twice within 15 seconds.
Activating with the electronic
key
Touch the sensor field in the front
door handle twice within 15 seconds.
The electronic key must be outside the vehicle, within a range of approx.1 metre.
Anti-theft alarm system The anti-theft alarm system is
operated in conjunction with the
central locking system.
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During the first 10 seconds of anti-
theft alarm system activation:LED illu‐
minates=Test, ignition delay,LED
flashes
quickly=Door, load
compartment or bonnet open, or system fault.
After the first 10 seconds of anti-theft
alarm system activation:
LED flashes
slowly=System active,LED comes on for
approx. 1 second=Switch off
function.
Seek the assistance of a workshop in
the event of faults.
Deactivation
Unlocking the vehicle deactivates the
anti-theft alarm system.
Alarm
When triggered, the alarm gives off
an acoustic signal (horn) and a visual signal (hazard warning flashers). The
number and duration of which are
stipulated by legislation.
The alarm siren can be silenced by
pressing a button of the radio remote
control or by switching on the ignition.
The anti-theft alarm system can be
deactivated only by pressing button
p or by switching on the ignition.
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 checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to start with the key being used. If the transponder in the
key is recognised, the engine can be
started.
The immobiliser is going to be
activated automatically after the key
has been removed from the ignition
switch or when the engine is switched
off by pressing the Start/Stop button.
Control indicator A 3 88.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 31,
3 35.
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Seats, restraints51
release lever 1 to swivel the seat
cushion downwards. All positions must audibly engage.
Adjust backrests of outboard
seats
Press the release lever down, select
one of the two inclinations, release
the lever and engage the backrest.
9 Warning
Occupants may only travel on a
seat if its backrest is properly
engaged in the rearward inclined
position.
9 Warning
Only drive the vehicle if the
backrests are securely locked into position. Otherwise there is a risk
of personal injury or damage to the
load or vehicle in the event of
heavy braking or a collision.
Folding down outboard
backrests
Remove the luggage compartment
cover as required 3 69.
Slide head restraints down 3 44.
Place seat belt buckles in seat
cushion pockets.
Press the release lever down, set the
backrest to a vertical position or
angled forward or fold it to the seat
cushion and engage.
To move upright, push release lever
down and latch backrest in required
position.
Folding down middle backrest
Slide the head restraint all the way
down 3 44.
Place seat belt buckles in seat
cushion pockets.
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54Seats, restraints
From the load compartment, press
the button on the top of the backrest
and lower the backrest. Using the
handle on the seat, pull rearwards
and upwards and then swing the seat forwards until it is lowered into the
vehicle floor. Hold the seat by the
handle during the entire procedure.
Push belt buckles into recess in floor
and close cover.
Install the rear floor storage cover and
load compartment cover 3 70,
3 69.
Slide the second row of seats to the required position and engage.
Seat belts
The belts are locked during heavy
acceleration or deceleration of the
vehicle for the safety of the
occupants.
9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger
their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Seat belts are only designed for use
by one person at a time. Child
restraint system 3 61.
Periodically check all parts of the belt system for damage, pollution and
proper functionality.
Have damaged components
replaced. After an accident, have the
belts and triggered belt tensioners
replaced by a workshop.
Notice
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or are trapped. Prevent dirt
from getting into the belt retractors.
Seat belt control indicator X 3 87.
Belt force limiters
In the front seats, stress on the body
is reduced by gradual release of the
belt during a collision.
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belts unhooked from the vehicle floor.Secure released seat belt hooks to
belt holder magnets 3 55.
Lashing eyes
The lashing eyes are designed to
secure items against slippage, e.g.
using lashing straps, load net or
safety net.
The eyes for securing the removable
seat belts must not be used as lashing
eyes.
The seat belts in the third seat row
must never be used for securing
loads.
Cargo management
system The FlexOrganizer is a flexible
system for dividing the load
compartment or securing loads.
The system consists of
■ adapters,
■ variable partition net,
■ mesh pockets,
■ hooks.
The components are fitted in two rails
in the side panels using adapters and hooks. The partitioning net can alsobe fitted directly in front of the tailgate.
Variable partition net
Insert an adapter into each rail: fold
open the handle plate, insert adapter
into upper and lower groove of rail
and move to required position. Turn
handle plate upwards to lock the
adapter. The rods of the net must be
extended before inserting into the
adapters: pull out all of the end pieces and lock by rotating clockwise.
To install, push rods together a little
and insert into the relevant openings
in the adapters. The longer rod must
be inserted into the upper adapter.
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72Storage
To remove, press the net rod together
and remove from the adapters. Fold
open the adapter handle plate,
disengage from lower groove and
then from upper groove.
Hooks and net pocket
Net pocket can be suspended from
the luggage hooks.
Partitioning net in front of
tailgate
The partitioning net can be installed
directly in front of the tailgate,
preventing the load from falling out
when the tailgate is opened.
The four end pieces of the net rod
must be pushed in before installation by rotating each end piece
anticlockwise and pushing in.
To install, push the net rods together
a little and insert into the openings.
The longer rod must be inserted at the
top.
To remove, push the net rods
together and remove.
For easier loading with the third seat
row upright, first insert the rod, place the load in the load compartment and then insert the upper rod.
Safety net The safety net can be installed behind the second seat row or the front seats.
Passengers must not be transported
behind the safety net.
Installation
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Instruments and controls77Instruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 77
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 83
Information displays .....................93
Vehicle messages ...................... 100
Trip computer ............................. 102Controls
Steering wheel adjustment
Unlock lever, adjust steering wheel,
then engage lever and ensure it is fully locked.
Do not adjust steering wheel unless
vehicle is stationary and steering
wheel lock has been released.
Steering wheel controls
The Infotainment system and the
Info-Display can be operated via the
controls on the steering wheel.
Further information is available in the
Infotainment system manual.
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Do not use if the rear window is
frozen.
Switch off in car washes.
The rear screen wiper comes on automatically when the windscreen
wiper is switched on and reverse gear
is engaged.
Outside temperature
A drop in temperature is indicated
immediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.
If outside temperatures drop to 3 °C, the symbol : illuminates in the
Triple-Info-Display or the
Board-Info-Display as a warning for
icy road conditions. : remains
illuminated until temperatures reach
at least 5 °C.
In vehicles with Graphic-Info-Display
or Color-Info-Display, a warning
message appears in the display as a warning for icy road conditions. There is no message below -5 °C.
9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above 0
°C.
Clock
Date and time are shown in the
Info-Display.
Board-Info-Display 3 93,
Graphic-Info-Display,
Color-Info-Display 3 96.