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SAFELOCK mechanism
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have a SAFELOCK mechanism and an anti-theft alarm  → Anti-theft alarm   .
The SAFELOCK mechanism deactivates the door opening levers if the vehicle has been locked. This makes it more difficult to break into the
vehicle. The doors can no longer be opened from the inside  → .
FunctionAction
Locking the vehicle and activating the SAFELOCK
mechanism.
Press the   button on the vehicle key once  → Locking and unlocking the
vehicle from the outside   .
Locking the vehicle without activating the SAFELOCK
mechanism.
Press the   button on the vehicle key twice  → Locking and unlocking
the vehicle from the outside   .
Press the central locking button in the driver door once  → Locking and
unlocking the vehicle from the inside   .
Press the button for switching off the interior monitor and the anti-tow alarm
once  → Interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm   .
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, when the ignition is switched off, the instrument cluster display may inform you about the activated
SAFELOCK mechanism (SAFELOCK).
Deactivating the SAFELOCK mechanism
The SAFELOCK mechanism can be deactivated in one of the following ways:
Press the   button on the vehicle key twice.
Before locking the vehicle, press the button for switching off the interior monitor and anti-tow alarm  once  → Interior monitoring
system and anti-tow alarm   .
Switch on the ignition.
The following applies when the SAFELOCK mechanism is deactivated:
The vehicle can be unlocked and opened from the inside using the door release lever.
The anti-theft alarm is active.
The interior monitoring system and anti-tow alarm are deactivated.
Anti-theft alarm
Take care when using the SAFELOCK mechanism to avoid accidents or injuries.
Never leave anybody in the vehicle if the vehicle has been locked using the vehicle key. The doors can no longer be opened from the inside
once the SAFELOCK mechanism is activated.
Locked doors make it more difficult for emergency service personnel to gain access to the vehicle and provide assistance when needed. In
an emergency, people locked inside the vehicle would not be able to leave the vehicle by unlocking the doors.
WARNING

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Warning lamp
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
Lit upPossible causeAction
At least one vehicle door is opened or not properly closed.
Do not drive on!
Open the appropriate vehicle door and then close it again.
Several warning and indicator lamps will light up briefly as a functional check when the ignition is switched on. They will go out after a few
seconds.
A warning lamp appears in the instrument cluster display if a door is open or not properly closed.
Childproof lock
Fig. 31 In the left rear door: childproof lock  switched off,  switched on
Any door that is not properly closed could open suddenly while the vehicle is in motion. This could lead to severe injuries.
Stop as soon as possible and close the door.
Make sure that the door is closed properly and that the lock has engaged. The closed door must be flush with the surrounding body panels.
Doors should only be opened or closed when you are sure there is no-one in their path.
WARNING
Any door being held open by the door arrester could close unexpectedly in strong winds or if the vehicle is on a slope. This could lead to
injuries.
Always keep a good grip on the handle when opening and closing doors.
WARNING

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Transporting  → Driving tips  
Manual opening and closing  → Manual opening and closing  
Warning lamp
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction 
Lit upPossible causeAction
The tailgate is open or not properly closed.
Do not drive on!
Open the tailgate and close it again.
Several warning and indicator lamps will light up briefly as a functional check when the ignition is switched on. They will go out after a few
seconds.
A warning lamp appears in the instrument cluster display if the tailgate is open or not properly closed.
Incorrect and unsupervised unlocking, opening or closing of the tailgate can cause accidents and serious injuries.
Therefore the tailgate should only be opened or closed when you are sure there is no-one in its path.
Never close the tailgate by pushing it down with your hand on the window. The rear window could shatter and cause injuries.
After closing the tailgate, check to make sure that it is closed and locked correctly so that it does not open while the vehicle is in motion. The
closed tailgate must be flush with the surrounding body panels.
Always keep the tailgate closed while the vehicle is in motion so that no toxic exhaust fumes can enter the vehicle interior.
Never open the tailgate if there is a load attached to it, e.g. a rack or luggage carrier. It may also not possible to open the tailgate if there are
objects attached to it, e.g. bicycles. The additional load might cause the open tailgate to close by itself. Support the tailgate as necessary or
remove the load from the surface.
Close and lock the tailgate and all vehicle doors when the vehicle is not in use. Make sure there is no-one left in the vehicle.
Never leave children playing unattended in or around the vehicle, especially when the tailgate is open. Children could climb into the luggage
compartment and shut the tailgate, thereby trapping themselves inside. Temperatures inside a locked vehicle may reach extremes of heat or
cold, according to season. This can cause serious injuries and illness or fatalities, especially to small children.
WARNING
Before opening the tailgate, please check that there is enough space to open and close the tailgate, e.g. when towing a trailer or when in a
garage.
NOTICE
Never use the gas-filled strut or the rear spoiler (depending on the equipment level of the vehicle) to fix or hold a load. This could result in
damage preventing closure of the tailgate, or could even lead to the rear spoiler being ripped off.
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Fold the key bit of the vehicle key all the way out  → Vehicle key set   .
Insert the open key bit into the key switch in the stowage compartment  → Fig. 62  to the second point of resistance. Around three quarters of
the key bit should be inserted in the key switch at this point  → .
Turn the vehicle key, without applying force, to the position.
Remove the vehicle key from the key switch  →  and fold the key bit away.
Close the stowage compartment on the front passenger side.
When the ignition is switched on, the indicator lamp PASSENGER AIRBAG will light up steadily in the upper section of the centre
console  → Indicator lamps   .
Enabling the front passenger front airbag
Switch off the ignition.
Open the stowage compartment on the front passenger side.
Fold the key bit of the vehicle key all the way out  → Vehicle key set   .
Insert the open key bit into the key switch in the stowage compartment  → Fig. 62  to the second point of resistance. Around three quarters of
the key bit should be inserted in the key switch at this point  → .
Turn the vehicle key, without applying force, to the position.
Remove the vehicle key from the key switch  →  and fold the key bit away.
Close the stowage compartment on the front passenger side.
Check that the PASSENGER AIRBAG    indicator lamp in the upper section of the centre console does not light up when the
ignition is switched on  → Indicator lamps   .
Ensuring that the front passenger front airbag has been deactivated
The only sure sign that the front passenger front airbag has been deactivated is when the PASSENGER AIRBAG indicator lamp is
displayed in the upper section of the centre console (   lights up yellow steadily)  → Indicator lamps   .
If the indicator lamp PASSENGER AIR BAG  in the upper section of the centre console is not lit up steadily, or if it lights up at the
same time as indicator lamp in the instrument cluster, do not attach any child restraint system to the front passenger seat for safety reasons.
The front passenger front airbag may trigger during an accident.
Do not leave the vehicle key in the key switch while driving.
Strong vibration may cause the vehicle key to turn in the key switch, which could cause the front passenger front airbag to be activated.
Untimely inflation of the front passenger front airbag could lead to serious or fatal injuries.
WARNING