
Unlocking and opening
Unlocking and locking
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Unlock / lock using key and lock
53
Unlocking / locking with the remote control key
53
Unlocking / locking - KESSY
53
Locking / unlocking the vehicle with the central locking button
54
Safe securing system
54
Individual settings
55
Opening/closing a door
55
Child safety lock
56
Malfunctions
56
Your car is equipped with a central locking system.
The central locking system allows you to lock and unlock all doors, the fuel fill-
er flap and boot lid at the same time. The functions of the central locking sys-
tem can be individually adjusted » page 55.
After unlocking, depending on vehicle equipment and setting the following is
valid for the central locking. ▶ The turn signal lights flash twice as confirmation that the vehicle has been
unlocked.
▶ An double audible signal sounds additionally on vehicles which are fitted
with the anti-theft alarm system.
▶ The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap are unlocked.
▶ The interior light comes on.
▶ The SafeLock system is switched off.
▶ The indicator light in the driver door stops flashing.
▶ The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated.
After locking, depending on vehicle equipment and setting the following is
valid for the central locking.
▶ The turn signal lights flash once as confirmation that the vehicle has been
locked.
▶ An audible signal sounds additionally on vehicles which are fitted with the
anti-theft alarm system.
▶ The doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap are locked.
▶
The interior lamp goes out.
▶ The SafeLock system is switched on.
▶ The indicator light in the driver door begins flashing.
▶ The anti-theft alarm system is activated.
If the doors or the boot lid remain open after the vehicle has been locked, the
turn signal lights do not flash until they have been closed.
Protection against unintended vehicle unlocking
If you unlock the vehicle and do not open a door or the boot lid within the next
30 seconds, the vehicle will lock again automatically and the SafeLock system
or anti-theft alarm system will be switched on.WARNING■ Never leave the key in the vehicle when you exit the vehicle. Unauthor-
ized persons, such as children, for example, could lock the car, turn on the
ignition or start the engine - there is a danger of injury and accidents!■
When leaving the vehicle, never leave people who are not completely in-
dependent, such as children, unattended in the vehicle. These individuals
might not be able to exit the vehicle by themselves or to help themselves.
Can be fatal at very high or very low temperatures!
CAUTION
■ Each key contains electronic components; therefore it must be protected
against moisture and severe shocks.■
Keep the groove of the keys absolutely clean. Impurities (textile fibres, dust,
etc.) have a negative effect on the functionality of the locking cylinder and ig-
nition lock.
■
If the driver's door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
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The sensors for unlocking or locking are located in the handle of the front
door.
Unlocking
Locking
When unlocking or locking the vehicle, the key must be at a maximum distance
of approximately 1.5 m from the front door handle.
Locking
On vehicles fitted with automatic gearbox, the selector lever must be moved
into the position P before unlocking.
The vehicle cannot be locked from the outside if the ignition has not been
turned off.
After locking the vehicle, it is not possible to unlock it within the next 2 sec-
onds by touching the door handle. This can be used to check whether the vehi-
cle is locked.
Protection against inadvertently locking the key in the vehicle
If one of the doors is closed after locking the vehicle and the key with which
the vehicle was locked remains in the passenger compartment, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked. After unlocking the vehicle again, the turn-signal
lights flash four times. If no door is opened within 45 seconds, the vehicle is
automatically locked again.
If the boot lid is closed after locking the vehicle and the key with which the
vehicle was locked remains in the luggage compartment, the lid is unlocked
(partially opened). The turn-signal lights flash four times as an indication that
the boot lid has been unlocked again. The luggage compartment lid remains
released (partially open).
The following message is shown in the information cluster display.Key in vehicle.KEY IN VEHICLE
CAUTION
■ Some types of gloves can affect the unlocking or locking device in the door
handle.■
After leaving the car there is no automatic locking.
Locking / unlocking the vehicle with the central locking buttonFig. 37
Central locking button
Read and observe and on page 52 first.
When the vehicle has not been locked from the outside and no door is open
the rocker button » Fig. 37can be used to unlock or lock the vehicle.
Unlocking/locking » Fig. 37
Locking
Unlocking
If the icon in the button is lit, the vehicle is locked.
If the icon in the button is not lit, the vehicle is not locked.
The central locking system also operates if the ignition is switched off.
The following applies after locking. ▶ Opening the doors and the boot lid from the outside is not possible.
▶ The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by a single pull on the
opening lever of the respective door.
WARNINGDoors locked from the inside make it difficult for rescuers to get into the
vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!
Safe securing system
Read and observe
and on page 52 first.
As soon as the vehicle has been locked from the outside, the Safelock system
prevents the doors from being opened from the inside.
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This function is pointed out by the following message on the instrument clus-
ter display after switching off the ignition.Check SAFELOCK! Owner´s manual!CHECK DEADLOCK
After locking the vehicle, the warning light in the driver's door flashes for
around 2 seconds in quick succession, afterwards it begins to flash evenly at
longer intervals.
Switching off
The safe lock can be switched off in one of the following ways.
▶ By locking twice within 2 seconds.
▶ By disabling the button for interior monitoring and anti-towing » page 57,
Interior monitor and towing protection .
The indicator light in the driver door flashes for about 2 seconds fast, goes out and starts to flash at longer intervals after about 30 seconds.
If the vehicle is locked and the safe securing system is switched off, the door
can be opened separately from the inside by a single pull on opening lever.
The Safelock system switches back on when the vehicle is locked.
WARNINGIf the car is locked and the safe securing system activated, no people must
remain in the car as it will then not be possible to either unlock a door or
open a window from the inside. The locked doors make it more difficult for
rescuers to get into the vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!
Individual settings
Read and observe
and on page 52 first.
The following central locking functions can be individually set via the MAXI
DOT display » page 47, Menu item
Settings
.
Opening a single door
The function allows you to unlock only the driver's door and the fuel filler flap
with the radio remote control. KESSY makes it possible to release individual
doors as well as the fuel filler flap, depending on the area in which the key is
located. The other doors and the boot lid are only unlocked when the unlock-
ing is repeated.
Unlocking a vehicle side door
This function enables you to unlock both doors on the driver's side and the
fuel filler flap with the radio remote control unit. KESSY makes it possible to
release of both doors on one side as well as the fuel filler flap, depending on
the area in which the key is located. The other doors and the boot lid are only
unlocked when the unlocking is repeated.
Unlock all doors
The function allows you to unlock all doors, the boot lid and the fuel filler flap.
Automatic locking/unlocking
The function allows you to lock all doors and the boot lid from a speed of
about 15 km/h. The button in the handle of the boot lid is deactivated.
All doors and the boot lid are automatically unlocked again by removing the ig-
nition key or by opening any of the doors. In vehicles with the KESSY system,
this is when any door is opened.
The vehicle can also be unlocked by pressing the Central Locking Button in
the centre console » page 54.
Acoustic signals when locking / unlocking
For vehicles with anti-theft alarm system, the acoustic signals can be activa-
ted / deactivated by means of the MAXI DOT display » page 47.
Opening/closing a door
Fig. 38
Door handle/door opening lever:
Read and observe
and on page 52 first.
Opening from the outside
›
Unlock the vehicle.
›
Pull on the door handle
A
in the direction of the arrow » Fig. 38.
55Unlocking and opening

Front seat functions
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Front seat heating
78
Armrest setting
78
Folding front passenger seat
79
Front seat heating
Fig. 64
Buttons for heating the front
seats
The seat backrests and seats can be heated electrically.
The seat heating can only be switched on when the engine is running.
Buttons for the seat heating » Fig. 64
Left seat heating
Right seat heating
Switching on
›
Press the button or
» Fig. 64 .
Pressing once switches the seat heating on at its maximum level.
With repeated pressing of the switch, the intensity of the heating is reduced
until it is switched off.
The level of the seat heating is indicated by the number of illuminated warning
lights in the switch.
WARNINGIf you have impaired sensitivity to pain and/or temperature, e.g. through
medication, paralysis or because of chronic illness (e.g. diabetes), we do not recommend using the seat heating. There is a possibility of suffering from
burns that are difficult to heal. If the seat heating is used, we recommend
to make regular breaks in your journey when driving long distances, so that
the body can recuperate from the stress of the journey. Please consult your
doctor, who can evaluate your specific condition.
CAUTION
The following instructions should be observed to avoid damage to the seats.■Do not kneel on the seats or otherwise apply concentrated pressure to them.■
Do not switch on the seat heating for any seats that are not occupied.
■
Do not switch on the seat heating if the seat in question has objects attach-
ed to or placed on it, for example a child seat, a bag, etc.
■
Do not switch on the seat heating if the seat in question has additional pro-
tective covers or protective covers on it.
Note
If the on-board voltage decreases, the seat heating switches off automatically
» page 175 , Automatic load deactivation .
Armrest setting
Fig. 65
Adjust armrest
The armrest is adjustable for height and length.
Lifting
›
Lift the armrest in the direction of arrow
A
into one of the six locking posi-
tions » Fig. 65 .
Folding down
›
Lift the armrest in the direction of arrow
A
until it stops » Fig. 65.
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›Fold down the rear armrest.
Move›
Move the cover into the desired position in the direction of the arrow
B
» Fig. 65 .
Note
Push the armrest cover all the way back to the stop before applying the hand-
brake.
Folding front passenger seat
Fig. 66
Folding the front passenger seat
forward
The front passenger seat can be folded forward into a horizontal position.
Folding forward
›
Place the lever in position
1
» Fig. 66 .
›
Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow
2
.
The locking mechanism must audibly snap into place.
Folding backwards
›
Place the lever in position
1
» Fig. 66 .
›
Fold the seat backrest in the opposite direction of the arrow
2
.
The locking mechanism must audibly snap into place.
WARNING■ The front passenger airbag should be switched off when transporting ob-
jects on the seat which was folded forwards » page 20, Deactivating the
front passenger airbag .■
Adjust the seat backrest only when the vehicle is stationary.
■
When moving the seat backrest, make sure the seat backrest has been
properly secured – check by pulling on the seat backrest.
WARNING (Continued)■ If the seat backrest is folded, passengers may only be transported on the
outer seat behind the driver.■
When moving the seat backrest, keep limbs out of the area between the
seat and seat backrest – risk of injury!
■
Never transport the following items on the seat backrest when folded
forwards. ■Objects that could restrict the driver's view.
■ Objects which make it impossible for the driver to control the vehicle,
e.g. if they roll under the pedals, or could protrude into the driver's zone. ■ Objects which could lead to injury to passengers due to a change of di-
rection or braking manoeuvre when accelerating sharply.
Head restraints
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Adjusting the height, installing and removing the headrests
80
Rear centre head restraints
80WARNINGPlease note the following points about the headrest settings » page 8, Cor-
rect and safe seated position .
CAUTION
Store the removed headrests in a clean and secure place (to avoid damage or
soiling).
Note
The position of the front and rear outer head restraints is adjustable in height.
The middle rear head restraint is only adjustable in two positions.79Seats and head restraints

Adjusting the height, installing and removing the headrestsFig. 67
Head restraint: Move up / move down
Read and observe
and on page 79 first.
Setting the height
›
Grasp the restraint and move upwards in the direction of
1
» Fig. 67 .
›
In order to push the headrests downward, press and hold the safety button
A
in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Press in the support in the direction of arrow
3
.
Removing/installing
›
Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
›
Press the locking button
A
in the direction of the arrow
2
» Fig. 67 and pull
the head restraint out.
›
To re-insert the headrest, push it far enough down in the direction of arrow
3
into the seat backrest until the locking button clicks into place.
Rear centre head restraintsFig. 68
Rear centre headrest: removing/installing
Read and observe
and on page 79 first.
Applies to vehicles using the TOP TETHER system.
Removing/installing
›
Pull the head restraint out of the seat backrest as far as the stop.
›
Press the locking button
A
in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 68 , while at
the same time using a flat screwdriver with a max. width of 5 mm to press
the securing button in opening
B
in the direction of arrow
2
.
›
Remove the restraint in the direction of arrow
3
.
›
To re-insert the head restraint, push it far enough down in the direction of
arrow
4
into the seat backrest until the locking button clicks into place.
Rear seats
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Setting theSetting the seats in the longitudinal direction
81
inclination of the seat backrest
81
Fold seat backrest forwards and fold down seat completely
81
Unlocking and removing seats
82
Setting outer seat in the transverse direction
82
Fold back seats
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Setting theSetting the seats in the longitudinal directionFig. 69
Adjusting seats in forward/back
direction
›
Pull lever
A
in the direction of arrow
1
and move the seat to the desired po-
sition in the direction of arrow
2
» Fig. 69 .
inclination of the seat backrest
Fig. 70
Adjusting the seat backrest
›
Pull lever
A
on the lower portion in the direction of arrow
1
» Fig. 70 .
›
Adjust the desired inclination of the seat back in the direction of arrow
2.WARNINGCheck for yourself that the seat backrest is engaged by pulling on it.Fold seat backrest forwards and fold down seat completelyFig. 71
Safety position of seat belt / folding the seat completely forward
Fig. 72
Lock forward folded seats
Folding the seat backrest forwards
›
Insert the seat belt buckle
A
» Fig. 71 in the hole in the side panel - security
position.
›
Remove the head restraint from the rear middle seat » page 80.
›
Push the outer rear seats towards the rear as far as they will go
» page 81,
Setting theSetting the seats in the longitudinal direction .
›
Pull the lever
A
» Fig. 70 on page 81 and fold the seat backrests of the outer
rear seats onto the seat cushion as far as the stop.
›
Fold the rear centre seat backrest forwards in the same way.
›
Then pull the lever
A
» Fig. 70 on page 81 again and push the seat back
down until it clicks into place in a lower position.
Folding seats fully forwards and locking them
›
If the outer rear seat is fully folded forward, push it towards the rear as far as
it can go.
›
Pull the lever
B
» Fig. 71 in the direction of the arrow
1
and push the seat
completely forward in the direction of arrow
2
.
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›Secure the folded forward seat with the aid of the fixing belt B to a guide rod
of the head restraint in the front seat » Fig. 72.WARNINGImmediately lock the folded forward seat to a guide rod on the front head
restraint using the fixing belt - risk of injury.
CAUTION
■ Before folding the rear middle seat forward, make sure that the storage com-
partment, the ashtray and the cup holder in the rear part of the centre console
are closed - risk of damage.■
Only keep the seats in the folded forward position for as long as necessary to
transport cargo - there is a risk of damaging the front seat backrests. The
seats must be folded back once the cargo has been transported.
■
If the outer seat is not in the rear end position when folding forward, damage
can occur to the locking bolts when unlocking the seat.
Unlocking and removing seats
Fig. 73
Unlocking the folded forward
seat and carrying handles on the
seat surface
›
Fold the seat forward » page 81, Fold seat backrest forwards and fold down
seat completely .
›
Unlock the folded seat by pressing seat locks
A
in the direction of arrow
» Fig. 73 .
›
Remove the seat using the carrying handles
B
or
C
.
WARNINGThe following guidelines must be observed » page 10, Correct seated posi-
tion for the passengers in the rear seats .NoteThe outer seats are not mutually interchangeable. In the rear area the left seat
is marked with the letter L and the right seat with the letter R.
Setting outer seat in the transverse direction
Fig. 74
Locking seats
›
Remove the middle seat » page 82, Unlocking and removing seats .
›
Fold the outer seat forwards » page 81 and unlock » Fig. 73 on page 82 .
›
Move the folded forward and unlocked seat on the guide towards the middle
of the vehicle up to the stop.
›
Lock the folded forward seat by pressing the seat locks
A
in the direction of
arrow » Fig. 74 .
Folding back into the starting position is accomplished in the reverse order.
Fold back seats
Fig. 75
Folding the seat backrest back
into position
›
If the seat has been removed, first position it on the guide and lock it in place
using seat locking
A
» Fig. 74 on page 82 .
›
Pull the seat upwards to ensure that the seat is locked correctly.
›
Fold the seat in the horizontal position until it audibly click in place.
›
Check for yourself that the seat can no longer be lifted by pulling it up.
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