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36Keys, doors and windowsElectronic key system operationOperation is confirmed by the hazard
warning flashers.
Activation
For handsfree operation, the
electronic key must be outside the
vehicle, within a range of approx.
one metre of the front doors or load compartment.
Press the button twice on any exterior
door handle.
- or -
Press e twice.
Deactivation
Unlock the doors by pressing the
button on any exterior door handle or
press c.
Handsfree operation is automatically disabled when the electronic key
buttons have been operated (or the
central locking switch e is pressed).
To re-enable handsfree operation,
restart the engine.
Central locking system 3 24.
Electronic key system 3 22.
Anti-theft alarm system
The anti-theft alarm system is
operated in conjunction with the
central locking system 3 24.
It monitors: ● doors, rear doors/tailgate, bonnet
● passenger compartment
● load compartment
● ignition
● interruption of alarm siren power supply
Activation
All doors and the bonnet must be
closed.
Hazard warning lights flash to confirm activation. If the hazard warning lights do not flash upon activation, a door or
the bonnet is not fully closed.
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Keys, doors and windows372-button and 3-button remote control
Press e to activate the anti-theft alarm
system.
Electronic key
For handsfree operation, the
electronic key must be outside the
vehicle, within a range of approx.
one metre of the front doors or load compartment.
Press the button on any exterior door
handle.
- or -
Press e to activate the anti-theft alarm
system.
Electronic key system 3 22.
Deactivation
Unlocking the vehicle (with c or the
button on any exterior door handle) or switching on the ignition deactivates
the anti-theft alarm system. Hazard
warning lights flash to confirm
deactivation.
The system is not deactivated when
unlocking the driver's door with the
key or with the central locking switch
in the passenger compartment.
Notice
If the alarm has been triggered,
unlocking the vehicle with the key
will not stop the alarm siren. To stop the siren, switch on the ignition. The
hazard warning lights will not flash
upon deactivation if the alarm has
been triggered.
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38Keys, doors and windowsActivation without monitoring of
passenger compartment
Disable monitoring of the passenger
compartment, e.g. when animals are
being left in the vehicle, or if the
auxiliary heater has been set for a
timed or remote controlled start
3 119.
Press and hold e on the remote
control or electronic key; an audible signal will sound as confirmation.
The status will remain until the doors
are unlocked.
Alarm When triggered, the alarm sounds via a separate battery-backed power
sounder, and the hazard warning
lights flash simultaneously. The
number and duration of alarm signals are stipulated by legislation.
If the vehicle battery is disconnected
or its power supply is interrupted, the
alarm siren will be triggered. First
deactivate the anti-theft alarm system
if the vehicle battery must be
disconnected.To silence the alarm siren (if
triggered) and therefore deactivate
the anti-theft alarm system, reconnect vehicle battery and unlock the vehicle
or switch on the ignition.
Immobiliser
The immobiliser 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 and
also if the key is left in the ignition
switch when the engine is turned off.
If the engine cannot be started, switch off the ignition and remove key, wait
approx. two seconds and then repeat
the start attempt. If start attempt is
unsuccessful, attempt to start the
engine using the spare key and seek
the assistance of a workshop.Notice
Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID) tags may cause interference with the key. Do not have it placednear the key when starting the
vehicle.
Notice
The immobiliser does not lock the doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on
the anti-theft alarm system 3 24,
3 36.
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Keys, doors and windows39Exterior 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.
Manual adjustment
Adjust mirrors by swivelling in
required direction.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
switching the control to the left or
right, then swivel the control to adjust
the mirror.
No mirror is selected when the control is in the centre position.
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 tothe 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.
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Keys, doors and windows43Sun blind
Depending on vehicle, a sunblind is
integrated into the window cover.
To close, pull handle downwards and engage the locks at the bottom.
To open, disengage the locks by
pulling sunblind towards you slightly
and guide it upwards.
Heated rear window
Operated by pressing Ü. Activation is
indicated by the LED in the button.
Heating functions with the engine running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Climate control system 3 114.
Sun visors
The sun visors can be folded down or swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
Sun visors have vanity mirrors and a
ticket holder on the rear.
The mirror covers should be closed when driving.
Wide view mirror 3 40.
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46Seats, restraints
● Sit with buttocks as far backagainst the backrest as possible.
Adjust the distance between the
seat and the pedals so that legs
are slightly angled when pressing
the pedals. Slide the front
passenger seat as far back as
possible.
● Set seat height high enough to have a clear field of vision on allsides and of all display
instruments. There should be at
least one hand of clearance
between head and the roof
frame. Thighs should rest lightly
on the seat without pressing into
it.
● Sit with shoulders as far back against the backrest as possible.Set the backrest rake so that it is
possible to reach the steering
wheel with arms slightly bent.
Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest when turning the steering wheel. Do
not angle the backrest too far
back. We recommend a
maximum rake of approx. 25°.
● Adjust seat and steering wheel in
a way that the wrist rests on top
of the steering wheel while the
arm is fully extended and
shoulders on the backrest.
● Adjust the steering wheel 3 83.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 44.
● Adjust the height of the seat belt 3 54.
● Adjust the lumbar support so that
it supports the natural shape of
the spine 3 46.
Seat adjustment Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.Longitudinal adjustment
Pull handle, slide seat, then release
handle.
Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked in place.
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Seats, restraints55Height adjustment
Slide adjuster up or down to desired
position:
● Pull belt out slightly.
● Tilt adjuster downwards to disengage then slide height
adjustment downwards or push
the height adjustment up without
tilting adjuster.
Adjust the height so that the belt lies across the shoulder. It must not lie
across the throat or upper arm.
9 Warning
Do not adjust while driving.
Unfasten
To unfasten belt, press red button on
belt buckle. The seat belt retracts automatically.
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62Seats, restraintsThe curtain airbag system is triggeredin the event of a side-on 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 head in the event of a
side-on impact considerably.9 Warning
Keep the area in which the airbag
inflates clear of obstructions.
The hooks on the handles in the
roof frame are only suitable for
hanging up light articles of
clothing, without coat hangers. Do not keep any items in these
clothes.
Airbag deactivation
The front passenger airbag system must be deactivated if a child restraint
is to be fitted on the front passenger
seat in accordance with the
instructions in the Child restraint
installation locations tables 3 66.
The belt tensioners and all other
airbag systems will remain active.
Depending on vehicle, there is a
warning on the airbag label located on the front passenger sun visor. Refer
to "Airbag system" for further
information 3 57.
Front passenger airbag system can
be deactivated via a switch located on the side of the instrument panel.
Open the front passenger door to
access the switch.
Press the switch in and rotate to
choose the position:* OFF:front passenger seat airbag
system is deactivated and
will not inflate in the event of
a collision. Control indicator
* OFF illuminates
continuously in the roof
console 3 92, 3 95 and
a corresponding message
appears in the Driver
Information Centre 3 100.Ó ON:front passenger airbag
system is active.9 Danger
Deactivate passenger airbag only
in combination with the use of a
child restraint system, subject to
the instructions and restrictions in
the table 3 66.
Otherwise, there is a risk of fatal
injury for a person occupying a
seat with a deactivated front
passenger airbag.