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26Keys, doors and windowsVehicle 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 the doors.
All doors must be closed otherwise
the system cannot be activated.
If the ignition was on, the driver's door
must be opened and closed once so
that the vehicle can be secured.
Unlocking the vehicle disables the
mechanical anti-theft locking system.
This is not possible with the central
locking button.
Activating
Press button e on the radio remote
control twice within 5 seconds.
Anti-theft alarm system The anti-theft alarm system is
combined with the central locking
system.
It monitors: ■ doors, tailgate, bonnet
■ ignition
Activation ■ Self-activated 30 seconds after locking the vehicle by pressing e
once.
■ Directly by pressing e twice within
five seconds.
Status LED
Status LED is integrated in the sensor
on top of the instrument panel.
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Status during the first 30 seconds of
anti-theft alarm system activation:LED illuminates=test, arming delayLED flashes
quickly=doors, tailgate or
bonnet not
completely closed,
or system fault
Status after system is armed:
LED flashes
slowly=system is armed
Seek the assistance of a workshop in
the event of faults.
Deactivation
Unlocking the vehicle by pressing
button c deactivates anti-theft alarm
system.
The system is not deactivated by
unlocking the driver's door with the
key or with the central locking button
in the passenger compartment.
Alarm
When triggered, the alarm horn
sounds and the hazard warning lights
flash simultaneously. The number
and duration of alarm signals are
stipulated by legislation.
The alarm can be silenced by
pressing any button on the radio
remote control or by switching on the
ignition.
The anti-theft alarm system can only
be deactivated by pressing button c
on the radio remote control or by
switching on the ignition.
A triggered alarm, which has not been interrupted by the driver, will be
indicated by the hazard warning
lights. They will flash quickly three
times when the vehicle is unlocked
with the radio remote control.
Vehicle messages 3 100.
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 the control indicator d flashes when
the ignition is on, there is a fault in the system; the engine cannot be started.
Switch off the ignition and repeat the
start attempt.
If the control indicator continues
flashing, attempt to start the engine
using the spare key and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Notice
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it.
Switch on the anti-theft alarm
system 3 22, 3 26.
Control indicator d 3 92.
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28Keys, doors and windowsExterior mirrors
Convex shape
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.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
pressing the rocker switch to the left (L) or right (R). Then swivel the
control : to adjust the mirror.
Rocker switch in center position: no
mirror is selected to be adjusted.
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.
Parking position
The exterior mirrors can be folded in
by pressing gently on the outer edge
of the housing, e.g. when in a
confined parking situation.
Heated mirrors
Operated by pressing the Ü button.
Mirror heating works with the engine
running.
It is switched off automatically after
six minutes.
Pressing button Ü once more during
the same ignition cycle allows the
heating to operate for another
three minutes.
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30Keys, doors and windowsPower windows9Warning
Take care when operating the
power windows. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
Be careful when closing the
windows. Ensure that nothing
becomes trapped in them as they
move.
Operable with ignition on (position 2)
3 129.
Retained power off 3 129.
Operate the switch in the door trim for
the respective window by pushing to
open or pulling to close.
Open Short push: window opens stepwise.
Longer push: window opens
automatically up to endposition. To
stop movement, operate switch once
more.
Close
Short pull: window closes stepwise.
Longer pull: window closes
automatically up to endposition. To
stop movement, operate switch once
more.
Safety function If the window glass encounters
resistance above the middle of the
window during automatic closing, it is
immediately stopped and opened
again.Override safety function
In the event of closing difficulties due
to frost or the like, switch on the
ignition, then pull the switch several
times to close the windows in stages.
Overload If the windows are repeatedly
operated at short intervals, the
window operation is disabled for
some time.
Fault
If the windows cannot be opened or
closed automatically, activate the window electronics as follows:
1. Close the doors.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. Close the window completely and
operate the button for five more
seconds.
4. Open the window completely and operate the button for one more
second.
5. Repeat this procedure for each window.
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Keys, doors and windows31Heated rear window
Operated by pressing button Ü.
Rear window heating works with the engine running.
It is switched off automatically after
six minutes.
Pressing button Ü once more during
the same ignition cycle allows the
heating to operate for another
three minutes.
Heated windscreen
Operated by pressing button Ü.
Windscreen heating works together with heated rear window and enginerunning.
It is switched off automatically after
six minutes.
Pressing button Ü once more during
the same ignition cycle allows the heating to operate for another
three minutes.
Sun visors
The sun visors can be folded down orswivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
The integral mirrors should be closed
when driving.
A ticket holder is located on the
backside of the sun visor.
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32Keys, doors and windowsRoof
Sunroof9 Warning
Take care when operating the
sunroof. Risk of injury, particularly to children.
Keep a close watch on the
movable parts when operating
them. Ensure that nothing
becomes trapped in them as they
move.
Operable via a rocker switch with
ignition on (position 2) 3 129.
Retained power off 3 129.
Raise
Hold switch ü depressed until the
sunroof is raised at the rear.
Open From raised position press and
release switch ü: the sunroof is
opened automatically up to end
position. To stop movement before
endposition, operate switch once
more.
Close
Hold switch d depressed from any
position until sunroof is closed
completely. Releasing the switch
stops movement in any position.Caution
When using a roof rack, check the free movement of the sunroof in
order to avoid damage. It is only
permitted to raise the sunroof
when a roof rack is installed.
Notice
If the top of the roof is wet, tilt
sunroof, allow water to run off and
then open sunroof.
Do not affix any stickers to sunroof.
Sunblind
The sunblind is manually operated.
Close or open the sunblind by sliding. Sunblind is usable in each sunroofposition.
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OverloadIf the system is overloaded, the powersupply is automatically cut-off for a
short time. The system is protected by
fuses in the fuse box 3 193.
Initialising the sun roof
If the sunroof cannot be operated,
activate the electronics as follows:
with ignition on close the sunroof and
hold d depressed for at least
10 seconds.
Seek the assistance of a workshop to have the cause of the fault remedied.
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The front airbag system is triggered in
the event of a front-end impact of a
certain severity. The ignition must be
switched on.
The inflated airbags cushion the
impact, thereby reducing the risk of
injury to the upper body and head of
the front seat occupants
considerably.9 Warning
Optimum protection is only
provided when the seat is in the
proper position.
Seat position 3 35.
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
Fit the seat belt correctly and
engage securely. Only then is the
airbag able to protect.
Side airbag system
The side airbag system consists of an
airbag in each front seat backrest.
The location is identified by the word
AIRBAG .
The side airbag system is triggered in the event of a side impact of a certain
severity. The ignition must be
switched on.