Unlock / lock using key and lockFig. 34
Left side of the vehicle: Turning
the key for unlocking and locking
the vehicle
Read and observe and on page 52 first.
The key allows you to unlock and lock the vehicle via the lock cylinder in the
driver's door.
Unlocking/locking the vehicle with the key » Fig. 34
Unlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle
Unlocking / locking with the remote control key
Fig. 35
Remote control key
Read and observe and on page 52 first.
Function and description of the key » Fig. 35
Unlocking the vehicle
Locking the vehicle
Unlocking / locking the boot lid
Button for the extension / retraction of the key
AWarning light for the battery charge status
If the red warning light does not flash when you press a button on the key,
the battery is discharged.
Unlocking / locking the boot lid
By pressing briefly the symbol button
the boot lid unlocks.
Press and hold the symbol button
to release the lid (partially opened).
If the boot lid is unlocked or released with the symbol button
on the key,
then the boot lid is automatically locked after closing. You can set a lock delay
» page 58 .
CAUTION
■
The operation of the remote control may temporarily be affected by signal in-
terference from transmitters close to the car and which operate in the same
frequency range.■
The operating range of the remote control key is approx. 30 m. But this range
of the remote control can be reduced if the batteries are weak.
■
The battery must be replaced if the central locking does react to the remote
control at less than around 3 metres away » page 193.
Note
The remote control will only operate when the vehicle is within sight.
Unlocking / locking - KESSY
Fig. 36
The front door handle
Read and observe
and on page 52 first.
The KESSY system (Key less Entry Start Exit System) enables unlocking and
locking of the vehicle without actively using the remote control key » Fig. 36.
B53Unlocking and opening
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.
54Using the system
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
Opening from the inside›Pull on door opening lever B of the door and push the door away from you.
Closing from the inside›
Grasp pull handle
C
and close the door.
WARNING■ Make sure that the door has closed correctly as it can open suddenly
while driving – risk of death!■
Only open and close the door when there is no one in the opening/closing
range – risk of injury!
■
An opened door can close automatically if there is a strong wind or the
vehicle is on an incline – risk of injury!
■
Never drive with the doors open - it can be fatal!
Child safety lock
Fig. 39
Rear door: switching the child safety lock on/off
Read and observe
and on page 52 first.
The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from the in-
side. The door can only be opened from the outside.
Switching the child safety system on/off » Fig. 39
Switching on
Switching off
You can switch the child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key.
Malfunctions
Read and observe
and on page 52 first.
Central locking fault
If the warning light in the driver's door initially flashes quickly for around 2 sec-
onds, and then lights up for 30 seconds without interruption before flashing
again slowly, you will need to seek the assistance of a specialist garage.
If the central locking system has failed, only the driver's door can be
locked/unlocked using the key. The other doors and the boot lid can be man-
ually locked or unlocked.
▶ Driver's door locking / unlocking » page 194.
▶ Door lock » page 194 .
▶ Unlocking the boot lid » page 194.
Failure of the KESSY system
If the following message is displayed in the instrument cluster display, then seek help from a specialist garage.
Keyless faulty.CHECK KEYLESS
Key battery flat
If the voltage of the key battery is too low, the following message appears in
the instrument cluster display.
Renew key battery!KEY BATTERY
Replace the battery » page 193.
Anti-theft alarm system
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Interior monitor and towing protection
57
The anti-theft alarm system (hereinafter referred to as alarm system) increa-
ses protection against theft and break-in attempts into the vehicle.
The anti-theft alarm system is activated automatically approximately 30 sec-
onds after the vehicle is locked. This is automatically disabled after release.
56Using the system
The alarm system triggers audible and visual signals if an attempt is made to
break into the vehicle (hereafter referred to as alarm).
Triggering the alarm
The alarm is triggered when the following unauthorized actions are carried out
on the locked vehicle.
▶ Opening the bonnet.
▶ Opening the boot lid.
▶ Opening the doors.
▶ Manipulation of the ignition lock.
▶ Towing the vehicle.
▶ Movement in the vehicle.
▶ Sudden and significant voltage drop of the electrical system.
▶ Uncoupling the trailer.
If the driver's door of a vehicle is unlocked and opened by the lock cylinder,
then the alarm is triggered.
Switching off the alarm
The alarm is turned off by pressing the button on the key or switching on
the ignition.
CAUTION
Before leaving the vehicle, it must be checked that all of the windows, doors
and the sliding/tilting roof are locked in order to ensure the full functionality of
the anti-theft alarm system.
Note
The alarm system has its own power source. The working life of the power
supply source is 5 years.
Interior monitor and towing protection
Fig. 40
Button for interior monitor and
towing protection
Read and observe on page 57 first.
The interior monitor detects movements inside the locked vehicle and then
triggers the alarm.
The anti-towing detects tilts in the locked vehicle and then triggers the alarm.
Deactivate the interior monitor and the towing protection if there is a possibili-
ty of the alarm being triggered by movements (e.g. by children or animals)
within the vehicle interior or if the vehicle has to be transported (e.g. by train
or ship) or towed.
Deactivate
›
Switch off the ignition.
›
Open the driver door.
›
Press the symbol key on the B column of the driver's side
» Fig. 40.
The illumination of the symbol in the button changes from red to orange.
›
Lock the vehicle within 30 seconds.
By disabling the interior monitoring and the anti-towing device, the safe lock is
switched off.
CAUTION
The opened glasses storage compartment reduces the effectiveness of the in-
terior monitor. To ensure the full functionality of the interior monitor, the
glasses storage compartment must always be closed before locking the vehi-
cle.
Luggage compartment lid
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening/closing
58
Delayed locking of the boot lid
58
When closing the boot lid, do not press on the rear window.
Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the boot lid.
The function of the button in the grip above the licence plate is deactivated when starting off or at a speed of 5 km/hour or more for vehicles with central
locking. The function is restored after the vehicle stops and the door is
opened.
57Unlocking and opening
WARNING■Never drive with the boot lid open or ajar, as otherwise exhaust gases
may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning!■
Make sure that when closing the boot lid, no body parts are crushed -
there is danger of injury!
Opening/closing
Fig. 41
Opening / closing tailgate
Read and observe
on page 58 first.
After unlocking the vehicle, the boot lid can be opened with the button in the
handle above the number plate.
Opening / closing the boot lid » Fig. 41
Unlocking the door
Open flap
Closing the flap (by pulling the handle)
Delayed locking of the boot lid
Read and observe
on page 58 first.
If the boot lid is unlocked with the symbol button on the key, then the boot
lid will automatically relock after closing.
The period after which the boot lid is locked automatically can be extended by
a specialist garage.
123CAUTIONThere is a risk of unwanted entry into the vehicle before the boot lid is locked
automatically. We therefore recommend locking the vehicle with the symbol
key
on the key.
Window operations
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Mechanical window lefter
59
Electric window lifters
59
Opening the windows in the front passenger door and in the rear doors
60
Force limit
60
Window convenience operation
61
Malfunctions
61
The windows can be operated mechanically by the winder attached to the re-
spective door panel.
The windows can be operated electrically from the following locations; all win-
dows from the driver's seat and also via the buttons for the windows in the
passenger door or the rear doors.
WARNINGThe windows should nevertheless be closed carefully – risk of injury!
CAUTION
■ If windows are frozen, always remove ice » page 155 before operating the
electrical power windows. The window seals and the electrical power window
mechanism can otherwise be damaged.■
Always make sure that the windows are closed when you leave the locked
vehicle.
For the sake of the environment
At high speeds you should keep the windows closed to prevent unnecessarily high fuel consumption. 58Using the system
Lights and visibility
Lights
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Operating the lights
64
Daylight running lights (DAY LIGHT)
65
Turn signal and main beam
65
Automatic driving lamp control
66
Xenon headlight
66
Front and rear fog light
67
Fog lights with the CORNER function
67
COMING HOME / LEAVING HOME
67
Hazard warning light system
68
Parking lights
68
Driving abroad
69
Unless otherwise stated, the lights only work when the ignition is switched on.
The arrangement of the controls right-hand drive models may differ from the
layout shown in » Fig. 47 on page 64 . The symbols which mark the positions
of the controls are identical.
Keep the headlights lenses clean » page 155, Headlight glasses .
WARNINGThe automatic driving lamp control only operates as a support and
does not release the driver from his responsibility to check the lights and, if
necessary, to switch on the light depending on the prevailing light condi-
tions.
Note
The headlights may mist up temporarily. When the driving lights are switched
on, the light outlet surfaces are free from mist after a short period, although
the headlight lenses may still be misted up in the peripheral areas. This mist
has no influence on the life of the lighting system.Operating the lightsFig. 47
Light switch and control dial for
the headlight beam range regu-
lation
Read and observe on page 64 first.
Switching lights on and off
Depending on the equipment configuration, the light switch
A
» Fig. 47 can be
turned to one of the following positions.
Switching off lights (except daytime running lights)Switching lights on/off automatically » page 66
Switching on the side light or parking light » page 68
Switching on the low beam
Headlight range control
Turning the rotary switch
B
» Fig. 47 from position
to
gradually activates
the headlight beam control, thereby shortening the beam of light.
The positions of the width of illumination correspond approximately to the fol- lowing car load.
Front seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot empty
All seats occupied, boot loaded
Driver seat occupied, boot loaded
Xenon headlight
The Xenon bulbs adapt automatically to the load and driving state of the vehi-
cle when the ignition is switched on and when driving. Vehicles that are equip-
ped with Xenon headlights do not have a manual headlight range adjustment
control.
64Using the system
Note■If the on-board voltage decreases, the heating switches off automatically
» page 175 , Automatic load deactivation .■
If the light is flashing inside the button the heater is off due to low battery.
■
The position and shape of the switch may vary according to the equipment
fitted.
Sun visors in the front
Fig. 57
Fold down the cover / fold up cover / fold down secondary visor /
make-up mirror and tape
Read and observe
on page 70 first.
Operation and description of the sun visor » Fig. 57
Fold down the cover
Swivel cover towards the door
Fold down the auxiliary cover
123Make-up mirror with cover (the cover can be pushed in the direction of the
arrow)
Tape for storage of small light objectsWARNINGWhen objects are attached to the sun visor, the visor can not be pivoted to
the side windows. This might result in injuries to the occupants if the head
airbag is deployed.
Windscreen wipers and washers
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Windscreen wipers and washers
72
Headlight cleaning system
73
The windscreen wipers and the wash system only operate if the ignition is
switched on and the bonnet and boot are closed 1)
.
Winter setting of the windscreen wiper
If the windscreen wipers are in rest position, they cannot be folded out from
the windscreen. For this reason we recommend adjusting the windscreen wip-
ers in winter so that they can be folded out from the windscreen easily.
▶ Switch on the windscreen wipers.
▶ Switch off the ignition.
The windscreen wipers remain in the position in which they were when
switching off the ignition.
The service position can also be used as a winter position » page 195.
WARNING■
Properly maintained windscreen wiper blades are essential for clear visi-
bility and safe driving » page 195.■
Do not use the windscreen washer system at low temperatures, without
heating the windscreen beforehand. The window washer fluid could other-
wise freeze on the windscreen and restrict the view to the front.
AB1)
On vehicles which do not have a contact switch for the bonnet, the windshield wiper and wash system
operates also when the bonnet is opened.
71Lights and visibility