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Central locking button
Locks or unlocks all doors, the load
compartment from the passenger
compartment.
Press central locking button: the
doors are locked or unlocked.
Fault in radio remote control
system
Unlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock. Switch
on the ignition and press the central
locking button to unlock all doors,
load compartment.
By switching on the ignition, the
anti-theft locking system is
deactivated
0Anti-theft Alarm
System 024. Locking
Closed all Door, Open the Driver's
Door, press central locking button.
The vehicle is locked.
Close the Driver's door. Manually
lock the driver's door by turning
the key.
Fault in central locking system
Unlocking
Manually unlock the driver's door by
turning the key in the lock. The
other doors can be opened by
Pulling up on the sill button and
pulling the interior handle to release
the latch for other doors. The load
compartment cannot be opened.
To deactivate the anti-theft locking
system, switch on the ignition
0
Anti-theft Alarm System
024.
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Safety Locks
{Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Caution
Do not pull the inside door handle
while the child security door lock
is set to LOCK position. To do so
can damage the inside door
handle.
To close the child security door lock,
move the lever up to the lock
position.
To open a rear door when the child
security door lock is activated,
unlock the door from the inside and
open the door from the outside.
To cancel the child security door
lock, move the lever down to the
unlock position.
Doors
Load Compartment
Tailgate
Opening
To open the tailgate, with all doors
unlocked, press the touchpad switch
on the underside of pull cup handle
and lift up.
Central locking system
0Central
Locking System 021.
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Closing
Use the inside pull handle to lower
and close the tailgate.
Do not press the touchpad switch
while closing the tailgate; it will
unlock again.
Central locking system
0Central
Locking System 021.
General hints for operating
tailgate
{Danger
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.
Note: The installation of certain
heavy accessories onto the tailgate
may affect its ability to remain open.
Vehicle Security
Anti-theft Alarm System
It monitors:
. doors, tailgate, bonnet
. ignition
Unlocking the vehicle deactivates
both systems simultaneously.
Status LED is integrated in the
sensor on top of the instrument
panel.
Status during the first 30 seconds of
anti-theft alarm system activation:
LED illuminates : test, arming delay.
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LED flashes quickly : doors, tailgate
or bonnet not completely closed,
or system fault.
Deactivation
Unlocking the vehicle by pressingK
on the radio remote control
deactivates anti-theft alarm system.
Alarm
The alarm can be silenced by
pressing any button of the radio
remote control or by switching on
the ignition.
The anti-theft alarm system can be
deactivated by pressing the
Kor
switching on the ignition.
Auto door lock
If any of the doors is not opened or
the position of Ignition key is not
located in position 1 or position 2
within 3 minutes after unlocking
doors using the transmitter, all the
doors are locked and anti-theft
alarm system is activated
automatically.
Automatic door unlocks
All doors will be automatically
unlocked when the impact is
delivered to impact sensors while
the ignition is position 2.
However, the doors may not be
unlocked if mechanical problems
occur with the door lock system or
battery.
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.
If control indicator
Aflashes when
the ignition is on, there is a fault in
the system; the engine cannot be
started. Switch off the ignition and
then repeat the start attempt. If control indicator
Acontinues
flashing, attempt to start the engine
using the spare key and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Note: The immobiliser does not
lock the doors. You should always
lock the vehicle after leaving it and
switch on the anti-theft alarm
system
0Central Locking System
0 21, Anti-theft Alarm System 024.
Control indicator
A 0Immobiliser
Light 074.
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Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors
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.
Power Mirrors
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
turning the control to left (L) or
right (R). Then swivel the control to
adjust the mirror.In position 0 no mirror is selected.
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 to
the mirror housing.
Heated Mirrors
Operated by pressing=.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
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Interior Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror
To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever
on the underside of the mirror
housing.
Windows
Manual Windows
The door windows can be opened
or closed with the window winders.
Power Windows
{Warning
Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.(Continued)
Warning (Continued)
Be careful when closing the
windows. Ensure that nothing
becomes trapped in them as
they move.
Power windows can be operated
with ignition position 2.
Operate the switch for the
respective window by pushing to
open or pulling to close.
Operation
To open the window, press down on
the switch.
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To close the window, lift up on the
switch.
Release the switch when the
window reaches the desired
position.
Auto up/down
To fully open the window
automatically, press the switch fully
down. To fully close the window
automatically, pull the switch fully
up. In automatic operation, the
window will fully open or close even
if you let go of the switch.
To stop the window at the desired
position while the window is in
operation, pull up or press down
and release the switch to the
opposite direction of the movement.
Safety function
If the window glass encounters
resistance above the middle of the
window during automatic closing, it
is immediately stopped and opened
again.
Overload
If the windows are repeatedly
operated at 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. Close the window completely and keep the switch pulled for
additional 2 seconds.
4. Repeat for each window.
Child safety system for rear
windows
Press switchvto deactivate rear
power windows.
To activate press
vagain.
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Heated Rear Window
Operated by pressing+.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Sun Visors
The sun visors can be folded down
or swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
If the sun visors have integral
mirrors, the mirror covers should be
closed when driving.
Roof
Sunroof
{Warning
Take care when operating the
sunroof. Risk of injury, particularly
to children.
Keep a close eye on the movable
parts when operating them.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped in them as they move.
Sunroof can be operated with
ignition on.
Raise
Hold switch 1 depressed until the
sunroof is raised at the rear.
Open
From raised position press and
release switch 1: the sunroof is
opened automatically up to end
position. To stop movement before
endposition, operate switch
once more.
