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Locking and unlocking confirmation
The turn signals can be used to indicate that thevehicle has been locked/unlocked with theremote key. These settings can also be changedin the center display's Top view by going to:
SettingsMy CarLockingLocking andUnlocking Feedback.
Exterior confirmation
•Locking: the turn signals flash once and the
door mirrors will fold in (retract)12
•Unlocking: the turn signals flash twice and
the door mirrors will fold out12
When the vehicle is locked, confirmation will onlybe given if all doors/tailgate and the hood areclosed.
If the vehicle is locked while only the driver's door
is closed13, all doors/tailgate will lock but confir-mation will only be given when all doors/tailgate/hood are closed.
Interior confirmation
Lock and alarm indicator light on the dashboard
A long flash indicates the vehicle is locked. Whilethe vehicle is locked, the indicator will flashbriefly.
LEDs in the lock buttons on the doors illuminatewhen the doors are locked.
Indicators in the interior lock buttons
Lock buttons in the front doors
Front door lock button and indicator light
Indicator lights on: all doors are locked.
If a door is opened, the lights in both doors willgo out.
12Models with electrically retractable door mirrors only.13This does not apply to vehicles equipped with the optional keyless Passive Entry system.
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In all doors
Rear door lock button and indicator light
Indicator light in the respective door on: that dooris locked. If a door is opened, the light in thatdoor will out but the other indicator lights willremain on.
Confirmation alternatives
Various alternatives for locking/unlocking confir-mation can be selected in the center display.
1.Tap Settings in the center display's Topview.
2.Tap My CarLocking.
3.Change the settings under Locking andUnlocking Feedback.
Related information
•Locking/unlocking from outside the vehicle(p. 244)
•Home safe lighting (p. 155)
•Adjusting the power door mirrors (p. 108)
Locking/unlocking the tailgate
The tailgate can be locked/unlocked in differentways, depending on whether the vehicle isequipped with the optional keyless Passive Entrysystem.
Unlocking with the remote key
Remote key tailgate button
1.Press the button on the remote key.
>The tailgate will be unlocked but remainclosed. The alarm indicator on the dash-board will go out to indicate that the tail-gate alarm is no longer armed. The otherdoors will remain locked and the alarm willremain armed for them.
2. Open the tailgate.
> If the tailgate is not opened within twominutes, it will relock and the alarm willrearm.
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Keyless unlocking *
Rubberized pressure plate
Opening the tailgate:
1.With the remote key in your possession,unlock the tailgate by pressing lightly on therubberized pressure plate under the outertailgate handle. If the remote key is notdetected, the tailgate cannot be unlocked/opened. Three audible signals will sound.
2. Lift the handle to open the tailgate fully.
CAUTION
•When pressing the rubberized pressureplate, only light pressure is necessary torelease the tailgate's electronic lockingmechanism.
•When opening the tailgate, pull it upusing the handle. Too much pressure onthe rubberized pressure plate can dam-age its electrical connections.
WARNING
Avoid driving with the tailgate open if at allpossible. Doing so could allow exhaust gasesto enter the passenger compartment.
Unlocking the tailgate from inside the
vehicle
Tailgate unlock button
To unlock the tailgate:
–Press the button on the lighting panel.
>The tailgate will unlock and can beopened within two minutes (if the vehiclehas been locked from the inside).
Locking with the remote key
–Press the button on the remote key.
>The alarm indicator on the dashboard willbegin to flash to show that the alarm hasbeen armed.
Related information
•Remote key (p. 238)
•Power tailgate* (p. 251)
•Foot movement tailgate operation* (p. 243)
•Remote key's range (p. 240)
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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 greatdeal 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 electricalcurrent 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 theengine 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. 400)
Starting the engine
The engine can be started using the start knobon the tunnel console if there is a remote key inthe passenger compartment.
Start knob in the tunnel console between the front seats
WARNING
Before starting the engine:
•Fasten the seat belt.
•Check that the seat, steering wheel andmirrors 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 standardPassive 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 pedal2.
3.Turn the start knob toward START andrelease it to start the engine.
> The starter motor will crank until theengine starts or its overheating protectionis triggered.
2If the vehicle is moving, it is only necessary to turn the start knob toward START to start the engine.