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26Keys, doors and windows
Unlocking with electronic key -
handsfree operation
Press the button on any exterior door
handle and pull the handle to open.
The vehicle only unlocks when at least 3 seconds have passed sincelocking using handsfree operation.
Handsfree operation is automatically disabled when the electronic keybuttons have been operated. To re-
enable handsfree operation, restart
the engine.
Unlocking with electronic key buttons
Press button c to unlock all doors and
the load compartment.
Locking with electronic key -
handsfree operation
Press the button on any exterior door handle. All doors and the load
compartment are locked.
The vehicle only locks when at least
3 seconds have passed since
unlocking using handsfree operation.
Handsfree operation is automatically
disabled when the electronic key
buttons have been operated. To re-
enable handsfree operation, restart
the engine.
Locking with electronic key buttons
Press button e to lock all doors and
the load compartment.
Load compartment locking and
unlocking with electronic key -
handsfree operation
Press the button on the exterior door
handle to lock or unlock the rear
doors/tailgate (and sliding side doors)
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when the electronic key is within
range of the detection zone (approx.
one metre).
The rear doors/tailgate (and sliding
side doors) only lock/unlock when at
least 3 seconds have passed since
the button was last pressed.
Handsfree operation is automatically
disabled when the electronic key buttons have been operated. To re-
enable handsfree operation, restart
the engine.
Load compartment locking and
unlocking with electronic key buttonsPress button G to lock/unlock the
rear doors/tailgate (and sliding side
doors).
Electronic key system 3 21.
Manual key operation
Manually lock or unlock the doors by
turning the key in the lock.
Central locking switch
Locks or unlocks the doors and load compartment from the passenger
compartment.
Press the e switch to lock the vehicle.
Activation is indicated by the LED in
the button. When closing any open
door, the door is locked automatically.
Press e again to unlock the vehicle.
If the vehicle is driven with an open
load compartment, the front doors
(and sliding side doors) can still be
locked. With the ignition switched on,
press and hold the e switch for
approx. 5 seconds . When closing the
rear doors/tailgate, they are locked
automatically.
Automatic locking 3 28.
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Keys, doors and windows31Load compartment
Tailgate
Opening
After unlocking, press tailgate button
and lift tailgate to the fully open
position.
The tailgate can be also opened from inside the vehicle by operating the
tailgate interior release.
Notice
In very cold climates, the opening
assistance provided by the tailgate
hydraulic struts may be reduced.
Central locking system 3 23.
Closing
Close tailgate using the interior strap. Ensure tailgate is fully closed.
Central locking system 3 23.
Emergency tailgate opening from
inside the vehicle
If necessary, first remove the cover
on the inside of the tailgate, then pull
the metal string downwards to unlock. Push the tailgate to open.
General hints for operating
tailgate
9 Danger
Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
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32Keys, doors and windowsgases, which can not be seen or
smelled, could enter the vehicle.
This can cause unconsciousness
and even death.Caution
Ensure there is adequate
clearance both above (at least
2.15 m) and behind when opening 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 doors and
the load compartment.
All doors and the load compartment
must be closed or the system cannot
be activated.
Notice
The anti-theft locking system cannot be activated when the hazard
warning lights or sidelights are
switched on.
Activation and deactivation are not possible with the central locking
switch.
Central locking system 3 23.
2-button and 3-button remote
control operation
Operation is confirmed by the hazard warning flashers flashing five times.
Activation
Press button e twice.
- or -
Turn manual key in driver's door lock
towards rear of vehicle twice.
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Deactivation
Unlock the doors by pressing button
c on the remote control or by turning
the manual key in driver's door lock
towards front of vehicle.
Electronic key system operation
Operation is confirmed by the hazard warning flashers.
Activation
For handsfree operation, the
electronic key must be outside the
vehicle, within a range of approx.
one metre of the front doors or load
compartment.Press the button twice on any exterior
door handle.
- or -
Press electronic key button e twice.
Deactivation
Unlock the doors by pressing the
button on any exterior door handle or
press electronic key button c.
Handsfree operation is automatically
disabled when the electronic key
buttons have been operated (or the
central locking switch e is pressed).
To re-enable handsfree operation,
restart the engine.
Central locking system 3 23.
Electronic key system 3 21.
Anti-theft alarm system
The anti-theft alarm system is
operated in conjunction with the
central locking system 3 23.
It monitors: ■ Doors, tailgate, bonnet
■ Passenger compartment
■ Load compartment
■ Ignition
■ Interruption of alarm siren power supply
Activation
All doors and the bonnet must be
closed.
Hazard warning lights flash to confirm activation. If the hazard warning lights do not flash upon activation, a door or
the bonnet is not fully closed.
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130Driving and operatingCaution
When reversing, the area should
be free from obstacles which could impact on the underside of the
vehicle.
Impact to the rear axle, which may
not be visible, could lead to
uncharacteristic changes in the
vehicle handling. In the event of
such an impact, consult a
workshop.
Vehicle messages 3 89.
Rear view camera The rear view camera assists the
driver when reversing by displaying a view of the area behind the vehicle in
the interior mirror or in the Info-
Display.
9 Warning
The rear view camera does not
replace driver vision. Note that
objects that are outside the
camera's field of view, e.g. below
the bumper or underneath the
vehicle, are not displayed.
Do not reverse the vehicle by only looking at the display and checkthe surrounding area behind and
around the vehicle before
reversing.
Activation
Rear view camera is automatically
activated when reverse gear is
engaged.
Functionality
The camera is mounted above the
rear doors/tailgate.
The area displayed by the camera is
limited. The distance of the image that
appears on the display differs from
the actual distance.
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Trajectory lane display (1)
Depending on version, the trajectory
lane (1) of the vehicle is shown in blue
on the Info-Display. It shows the path of the vehicle in accordance with the
steering angle.
Fixed lane display (2)
The fixed lane display (2) shows the
path of the vehicle if the wheels are
kept straight.
Guiding lines (A, B, C) are used together with the fixed lane
display (2) and indicate the distance
behind the vehicle.
The guiding line intervals are as
follows:A (red)=30 cmB (yellow)=70 cmC (green)=150 cm
Settings
Settings, e.g. brightness, can be set via the Infotainment system. Refer to
Infotainment system manual for
further information.
Deactivation
The camera is deactivated after a
delay if reverse gear is not engaged.
Fault The rear view camera may notoperate properly when:
■ the surrounding is dark,
■ the sun or the beam of headlights is
shining directly into the camera
lens,
■ ice, snow, mud, or anything else covers the camera lens. Clean the
lens, rinse it with water, and wipe it
with a soft cloth,
■ the rear doors/tailgate are not closed correctly,
■ the vehicle had a rear end accident,
■ there are extreme temperature changes.
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148Vehicle careSide turn signal lights
1. Release clips from wing using aflat blade screwdriver and lift out
lamp assembly from aperture.
2. Remove bulb holder from lamp assembly by rotating
anticlockwise and renew bulb.
3. Install bulb holder in lamp assembly and install lamp
assembly into aperture.
Centre high-mounted
brake light
1. Open the rear doors/tailgate.
2. Remove the 2 bolts from inside the rear doors/tailgate.
3. From outside the vehicle, remove the bulb holder by releasing the
clips with a flat blade screwdriver.
4. Renew bulb.
5. Install bulb holder and replace the
2 bolts.
Reversing light
1. Remove the 2 screws (using the tool supplied) and remove lamp
assembly.
2. Rotate bulb housing anticlockwise
to separate from lamp assembly.
3. Renew lower bulb.