20Keys, doors and windowsKeys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 20
Keys .......................................... 20
Car Pass .................................... 21
Radio remote control .................21
Memorised settings ...................22
Central locking system ..............22
Automatic locking ......................25
Child locks ................................. 26
Doors ........................................... 26
Rear doors ................................. 26
Load compartment ....................27
Vehicle security ............................ 28
Anti-theft locking system ...........28
Anti-theft alarm system ..............28
Immobiliser ................................ 29
Exterior mirrors ............................ 29
Convex shape ........................... 29
Electric adjustment ....................29
Folding mirrors .......................... 30
Heated mirrors ........................... 30
Interior mirrors ............................. 30
Manual anti-dazzle ....................30
Automatic anti-dazzle ................31Windows...................................... 31
Windscreen ............................... 31
Manual windows ........................31
Power windows ......................... 31
Heated rear window ..................33
Sun visors .................................. 33
Roof ............................................. 34
Moonroof ................................... 34Keys, locks
KeysCaution
Do not attach heavy or bulky items to the ignition key.
Replacement keys
The key number is specified in the
Car Pass or on a detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 216.
The code number of the adapter for
the locking wheel bolts is specified on a card. It must be quoted when
ordering a replacement adapter.
Wheel changing 3 207.
Keys, doors and windows25Locking
Insert key into the opening above the
lock on inside of the door and operate the lock by pressing until it clicks.
Then close the door. The procedure
must be carried out for each door. The driver's door can also be locked from
the outside with the key. The fuel filler
flap and the tailgate cannot be locked.
Automatic lockingAutomatic locking after driving off
The vehicle is locked automatically when exceeding a speed of 4 km/h.
Opening from outside is not possible.
Additionally, opening of the rear
doors from inside is not possible
when the vehicle speed is above
4 km/h.
Green LEDs indicate that opening
from inside is possible:
Hold the inner rear door handle to
activate the proximity sensor and
then pull the handle.
When the vehicle speed is below
4 km/h, opening of the doors from
outside is possible after:
● opening any door from inside
● pressing the central locking button
Caution
Automatic locking is only active
with ignition on.
Fault in the automatic locking system
In case of a system fault, control
indicator ^ illuminates in the
instrument cluster and a warning
chime sounds to indicate that the rear
doors are not secured against
opening. Inform passengers to keep
clear of the door handles.
Stop immediately and activate the
child lock in both rear doors. If the
child lock is already activated, first
deactivate and then activate again.
The green LEDs will extinguish and
the warning chime will stop as soon
as both child locks are activated. Pull the inner rear door handles to check
if the doors are locked from inside.
Consult a workshop.
26Keys, doors and windowsAutomatic relock after unlockingA short time after unlocking with the
remote control, all doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap are
locked automatically, provided that no
door has been opened.
Child locks9 Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Using a key or suitable screwdriver,
turn the child lock in the rear door to
the horizontal position. The green
LED will extinguish. The door cannot
be opened from the inside. For
deactivation, turn the child lock to the
vertical position.Doors
Rear doors9 Warning
Take care of other persons when
getting in or out at the front and
rear simultaneously.
Only use the grab handle
provided.
The rear doors have an automatic
locking feature 3 25.
32Keys, doors and windowsPower windows can be operated:● with ignition on
● within ten minutes of switching ignition off
● within five minutes of opening or closing a door
After switching off the ignition,
window operation is disabled as soon
as the vehicle is locked with the radio remote control.
Operate the switch for the respective
window by pushing to open or pulling to close.
Pushing or pulling gently to the first
detent: window moves up or down as long as switch is operated.
Pushing or pulling firmly to the second
detent and then releasing: window
moves up or down automatically with
safety function enabled. To stop
movement, operate the switch once
more in the same direction.
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 to the first
detent and hold. The window moves
up without safety function enabled.
To stop movement, release the
switch.Child safety system for rear
windows
Press z to deactivate rear door
power windows, the LED illuminates.
To activate, press z again.
Operating windows from outside
The windows can be operated
remotely from outside the vehicle.
Seats, restraints45Removing the adapterUnlock the adapter by turning the
ignition key anticlockwise in the lock.
The adapter is unlocked when the red mark is visible.
Push the adapter rearward and
remove.Seat belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle holding the occupants in
the sitting position. Therefore the risk
of injury is considerably reduced.
9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Seat belts are designed to be used by only one person at a time. Child
restraint system 3 55.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage, pollution and
proper functionality.
Have damaged components
replaced. After an accident, have the
belts and triggered belt pretensioners replaced by a workshop.
Note
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or trapped. Prevent dirt from
getting into the belt retractors.
Seat belt reminder X 3 95.
Belt force limiters
Stress on the body is reduced by the
gradual release of the belt during a
collision.
Belt pretensioners
In the event of a head-on or rear-end collision of a certain severity, the front
seat belts are tightened.
Vehicle care215
Screw in the towing eye as far as it will
go until it stops in a horizontal
position.
Attach a tow rope – or better still a tow
rod – to the towing eye.
The towing eye must only be used for towing and not for recovering the
vehicle.
Caution
Activate the child lock in both rear
doors if the rear seats are
occupied. Child locks 3 26.
Switch on ignition to release steering
wheel lock and to permit operation of
brake lights, horn and windscreen
wiper.
Transmission in neutral.Caution
Drive slowly. Do not drive jerkily.
Excessive tractive force can
damage the vehicle.
When the engine is not running,
considerably more force is needed to
brake and steer.
To prevent the entry of exhaust gases from the towing vehicle, switch on the
air recirculation and close the
windows.
Vehicles with automatic transmission: The vehicle must be towed facing
forwards, not faster than 80 km/h nor further than 100 km. In all other cases
and when the transmission is
defective, the front axle must be
raised off the ground.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
After towing, unscrew the towing eye.
Insert cap at the bottom and close
cap.
Towing another vehicle
Disengage the cap at the bottom and
remove downwards.
The towing eye is stowed with the
vehicle tools 3 195.
244IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 172
Active head restraints ...................36
Adaptive brake light ....................150
Adaptive forward lighting ..100,
123, 182
Adjustable air vents ...................136
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........95
Airbag deactivation ................53, 95
Airbag label................................... 49 Airbag system .............................. 49
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 137
Air conditioning system .............. 130
Air intake .................................... 137
Air vents...................................... 136
Alert ............................................ 108
Antifreeze ................................... 175
Antilock brake system ................ 150
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......97
Anti-theft alarm system ................28
Anti-theft locking system .............. 28
Appearance care ........................216
Armrest ................................... 40, 43
Armrest storage ........................... 63
Ashtrays ....................................... 88
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................31
Automatic light control ...............121
Automatic locking ................25, 100Automatic transmission .............146
Autostop ..................................... 142
Auxiliary heater ........................... 136
B Battery discharge protection ......128
Battery voltage ........................... 109
Belts.............................................. 45 Bicycle rack .................................. 64
Bonnet ....................................... 173
Brake and clutch fluid .................221
Brake and clutch system .............96
Brake assist ............................... 152
Brake fluid .................................. 176
Brakes ............................... 150, 176
Breakdown.................................. 214
Bulb replacement ....................... 180
C Capacities .................................. 234
Car Pass ...................................... 21
Catalytic converter .....................146
Central locking system ................22
Centre console lighting ..............127
Changing tyre and wheel size ...201
Charging system .......................... 96
Child locks ................................... 26
Child restraint installation locations ................................... 57
Child restraints.............................. 55
Child restraint systems ................55
246Fuel selector ................................ 90
Fuse box ..................................... 191
Fuses ......................................... 189
G Gauges ......................................... 89
General information ...................166
Glovebox ..................................... 61
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display ............................ 104
H Halogen headlights ....................180
Hand brake ......................... 150, 151
Hazard warning flashers ............124
Headlight flash ........................... 122
Headlight range adjustment ......122
Headlights .......................... 120, 122
Headlights when driving abroad 122
Head restraint adjustment .............8
Head restraints ............................ 35
Heated mirrors ............................. 30
Heated rear window ..................... 33
Heated steering wheel .................82
Heating ........................................ 41
Heating and ventilation system . 129
High beam ......................... 100, 122
Hill start assist ........................... 152
Horn ....................................... 14, 83I
Identification plate .....................224
Ignition switch positions .............140
Immobiliser ............................ 29, 99
Indicators ...................................... 89
Information displays.................... 101
Instrument cluster ........................89
Instrument panel fuse box .........193
Instrument panel illumination .....189
Instrument panel illumination control .................................... 126
Instrument panel overview ........... 10
Interior care ............................... 218
Interior lighting ............................ 126
Interior lights ...................... 126, 189
Interior mirrors .............................. 30
Interruption of power supply ......148
Introduction .................................... 3
ISOFIX child restraint systems ....60
J
Jump starting ............................. 213
K Keys ............................................. 20
Keys, locks ................................... 20
Keys, memorised settings ............22
L Lashing eyes ............................... 76
Light covers, misted.................... 125Lighting features .........................127
Light switch ................................ 120
Load compartment ................27, 73
Load compartment cover .............74
Load compartment fuse box ......194
Loading information .....................79
Low fuel ....................................... 99
M Malfunction indicator light ............96
Manual anti-dazzle ......................30
Manual mode ............................. 148
Manual transmission .................. 149
Manual windows ..........................31
Memorised settings ......................22
Midlevel-Display ......................... 101
Mirror adjustment ........................... 8
Misted light covers .....................125
Moonroof ..................................... 34
N New vehicle running-in ..............140
Number plate light .....................188
O
Object detection systems ...........156
Octane rating .............................. 228
Odometer ..................................... 89
Oil ............................................... 174
Oil, engine .......................... 221, 225
Oil pressure .................................. 99