LOCKS AND ALARM
* Option/accessory.
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Locking/unlocking the trunk The trunk can be locked, unlocked and opened in several ways.
Unlocking with the remote key
Remote key trunk button
There are several ways to unlock the trunk. 1.
Press the
button on the remote key
briefly.
> The trunk will unlock but will remain closed. The alarm indicator on the dash- board will go out to indicate that the trunkalarm is no longer armed. The other doors will remain locked and the alarm will remain armed for them. To open the trunk, press lightly on the rubberized pressure plate on the under-side of the trunk lid. If the trunk is not opened within 2 minutes, it will relock and the alarm willrearm.
2. Press and hold the
button on the
remote key for several seconds.
> The trunk lid will unlock and open. The other doors will remain locked and the alarm will remain armed for them.
Keyless unlocking *
Rubberized pressure plate
The trunk is held closed by an electronic locking mechanism.
1. With the remote key in your possession, unlock the trunk by pressing lightly on therubberized pressure plate on the undersideof the trunk lid. If the remote key is notdetected, the trunk cannot be unlocked.
> The lock will release.
STARTING AND DRIVING
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Battery drain Your vehicle's electrical functions drain the bat- tery to varying extents.
Avoid using ignition mode II as much as posssi-
ble, or electrical functions that require a great deal of electrical current when the engine is notrunning. Using ignition mode I whenever possible con-
sumes less electrical current. Functions that require a great deal of electrical current include:
• the climate system blower
• headlights
• wipers
• infotainment system (especially at high vol-ume).
If the battery's charge level is low, a text messagewill appear in the instrument panel. The vehicle'senergy-saving function will then turn off orreduce certain functions that are currently con-suming electrical current. If the battery needs to be recharged, start the engine and let it idle for at least 15 minutes ordrive the vehicle (driving charges the batteryfaster than letting the engine idle).
Related information
• Ignition modes (p. 370)
Starting the engine
The engine can be started using the start knob on the tunnel console if there is a remote key inthe passenger compartment.
Start knob in the tunnel console between the front seats (generic illustration)
WARNING
Before starting the engine:
• Fasten the seat belt.
• Check that the seat, steering wheel and mirrors are adjusted properly.
• Make sure the brake pedal can bedepressed completely. Adjust the seat ifnecessary. To start the engine.
1. A remote key must be in the passenger com-
partment. On models with the standard Passive Start, the key has to be in the frontsection of the passenger compartment. If thevehicle is equipped the optional PassiveEntry system (keyless locking/unlocking) thekey can be anywhere in the vehicle.
2. Press firmly on the brake pedal 2
.
3. Turn the start knob toward START and
release it to start the engine.
> The starter motor will crank until the engine starts or its overheating protection is triggered.
2If the vehicle is moving, it is only necessary to turn the start knob toward START to start the engine.
