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20Keys, doors and windowsKey with foldaway key section
Press button to extend.
To fold the key, first press the button.
Radio remote control
Used to operate: ● central locking system
● anti-theft alarm system
The radio remote control has a range of approx. 30 metres. It can be
restricted by external influences. The
hazard warning flashers confirm
operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot be operated with the radio remote
control, it may be due to the following:
● The range is exceeded.
● The battery voltage is too low.
● Frequent, repeated operation of the radio remote control while not
in range, which will require re-
synchronisation.
● Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
● Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
Unlocking 3 21.
Basic settings Some settings can be changed in the
menu Settings in the Info-Display.
Vehicle personalisation 3 99.
Radio remote control battery
replacement
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.
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26Keys, doors and windowsActivation● Self-activated 30 seconds after locking the vehicle (initialisation
of the system).
● Directly by pressing e on the
radio remote control once more
after locking.
Notice
Changes to the vehicle interior, e.g.
the use of seat covers, and open
windows, could impair the function
of passenger compartment
monitoring.
Status LEDStatus LED is integrated in the sensor
on top of the instrument panel.
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 deactivates the
anti-theft alarm system.
Alarm The alarm can be silenced bypressing any button of the radio
remote control or by switching on the
ignition.
The anti-theft alarm system can be
deactivated by pressing e or
switching on the ignition.
Auto door locking
After unlocking doors with the radio
remote control, if no door is opened or
the key is not located in ignition switch position 2 or 3 3 125 within
three minutes of unlocking, all doors
are locked automatically and the anti-
theft alarm system is re-activated.
Automatic door unlocking All doors will be automatically
unlocked when impact is delivered to
impact sensors while the ignition is
switched on.
However, the doors may not be
unlocked if mechanical problems
occur with the door locking system or
battery.
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.
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Lighting115Exit lightingLow beam, sidelights and tail lightsilluminate the surrounding area for an
adjustable time after leaving the
vehicle.
Switching on
Activation, deactivation and duration
of lighting of this function can be
changed in the vehicle settings.
Vehicle personalisation 3 99.
1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove ignition key.
3. Open driver's door.
4. Pull turn signal lever.
5. Close driver's door.
If the driver's door is not closed the
lights switch off after a few seconds.
The lighting is switched off
immediately if the turn signal lever is pulled while the driver's door is open.
Battery discharge protection To prevent discharge of the battery
when the ignition is switched off,
some interior lights are switched off
automatically after some time.