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.After running at high engine
speeds or with high engine
loads, operate the engine briefly
at a low load or run in neutral for
approx.
30 seconds before switching off,
in order to protect the
turbocharger.
Keys, locks
0Keys 018,
Laying the vehicle up for a long
period of time
0Vehicle
Storage 0160.
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Keys, Doors, and
Windows
Keys and Locks
Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Car Pass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Radio Remote Control . . . . . . . . . 19
Memorised Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Central Locking System . . . . . . . 21
Automatic Door Locks . . . . . . . . . 23
Safety Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Doors
Load Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Vehicle Security
Anti-theft Alarm System . . . . . . . . 24
Immobiliser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Exterior Mirrors
Convex Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Power Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Folding Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Heated Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Interior Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . 27
Windows
Manual Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Power Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Heated Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . 29
Sun Visors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Roof
Sunroof . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Keys and Locks
Keys
Replacement keys
The key number is specified on a
detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as
it is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks
0Exterior Care0195.
Lock cylinders
Designed to free-wheel if they are
forcefully rotated without the correct
key or if the correct key is not fully
inserted. To reset, turn cylinder with
the correct key until its slot is
vertical, remove key and then
re-insert it. If the cylinder still
free-wheels, turn the key through
180° and repeat operation.
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Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend.
To fold the key, first press the
button.
Car Pass
The Car Pass contains security
related vehicle data and should
therefore be kept in a safe place.
When the vehicle is taken to a
workshop, this data is required in
order to perform certain operations.
Radio Remote Control
Used to operate:
. central locking system
. anti-theft alarm system
The radio remote control has a
range of approx. 20 metres. It can
be restricted by external influences.
The hazard lights confirm operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, it may be due to the
following:
. Range exceeded,
. Battery voltage too low,
. Frequent, repeated operation of
the remote control while not in
range, which will require
resynchronisation,
. Overload of the central locking
system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time,
. Interference from higher-power
radio waves from other sources.
Unlocking
0Central Locking
System 021.
Radio remote control battery
replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range is reduced.
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Batteries do not belong in
household waste. They must be
disposed of at an appropriate
recycling collection point.
Key with foldaway key section
Extend the key and open the unit.
Replace the battery (battery type
CR 2032), paying attention to the
installation position. Close the unit
and synchronise.
Key with fixed key section
Have the battery replaced by a
workshop.
Radio remote control
synchronisation
After replacing the battery, unlock
the door with the key in the driver's
door lock. The radio remote control
will be synchronised when the
ignition is switched on.
Memorised Settings
Whenever the key is removed from
the ignition switch, the following
settings are automatically
memorised by the key:
.lighting
. infotainment system
. central locking system
. comfort settings
The saved settings are
automatically used the next time the
memorised key is inserted into the
ignition switch and turned to position
1
0Ignition Positions 0139.
A precondition is that
Personalisation by driver is
activated in the personal settings of
the Graphic-Info-Display.
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This must be set for each key used.
On vehicles equipped with
Colour-Info-Display, the
personalisation is permanently
activated.
Vehicle personalisation
0Vehicle
Personalisation 082.
Central Locking System
Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment.
Note: In the event of an accident in
which airbags or belt pretensioners
are deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.
Unlocking
PressK.
. To unlock only the driver's door,
press
Konce. To unlock all
doors and the load
compartment, press
Ktwice,
or
. press
Konce to unlock all
doors, load compartment.
The setting can be changed in the
menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation
0Vehicle
Personalisation 082. The setting can be saved for the
key being used.
Memorised settings
0Memorised
Settings 020.
Locking
Close doors, load compartment and
fuel filler flap.
PressQ.
If the driver's door is not closed
properly, the central locking system
will not work.
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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.
