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intervals. The lamp will then light up without interruption for
approximately 30 seconds.
Fault in the locking system. Go
to a qualified workshop.
Fault in the locking system. Go to a qualified
workshop.
Description of the central locking system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings →Introduction
The central locking system enables you to lock or unlock all the doors, the tailgate and tank flap from one central point:
From outside the vehicle with the vehicle key → Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the outside .
From inside the vehicle with the central locking button → Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the inside .
Certain central locking functions can be activated or deactivated in the infotainment system using the button and the and
Opening and closing function buttons → Menu and system settings (SETUP) , or the vehicle can be taken to a qualified workshop.
The doors, the tailgate and the tank flap can be locked or unlocked manually if the vehicle key or central locking system fails → Manual opening
and closing .
Automatic locking (Auto Lock)
The vehicle may lock itself automatically at speeds of approximately 15 km/h (10 mph) and above → Menu and system settings (SETUP) . The
indicator lamp in the central locking button will light up yellow when the vehicle is locked → Fig. 28 .
Automatic unlocking (Auto Unlock)
In some cases, the vehicle automatically unlocks all doors and the tailgate. This will happen in any of the following situations → Menu and system
settings (SETUP) .
The vehicle is at a standstill and the vehicle key has been removed.
In vehicles with an automatic gearbox: the selector lever is in position P and the ignition has been switched off.
In an accident, when airbags have triggered → Manual opening and closing .
Automatic unlocking gives emergency response crew access to the vehicle.
If the buttons on the vehicle key → Fig. 26 or → Fig. 27 or one of the central locking buttons → Fig. 28 are pressed repeatedly within a
short period of time, the central locking system will switch off briefly to prevent overloading. The vehicle is then unlocked for approximately 30
seconds. If the doors or the tailgate are not opened during this time the vehicle will lock again automatically.
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from the outside
Failure to observe the illuminated indicator lamps could lead to the vehicle being damaged.
NOTICE
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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
