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36Keys, doors and windowsEmergency tailgate opening from
inside the vehicle
Depending on model, prise off the
cover on the inside of the tailgate.
Then grasp the metal string and pull
it downwards to unlock. Push the
tailgate to open.
General hints for operating
tailgate9 Danger
Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gases, which can not be seen or
smelled, could enter the vehicle.
This can cause unconsciousness
and even death.
Caution
Before opening the tailgate, check overhead obstructions, e.g. a
garage door, to avoid damage to
the tailgate.
Ensure there is adequate
clearance both above (at least
2.15 m) and behind when opening
tailgate.
Note
The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the tailgate may
affect its ability to remain open.
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Keys, doors and windows37Vehicle security
Anti-theft locking system9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle! The doorscannot be unlocked from the
inside.
The system deadlocks all doors and the load compartment.
All doors and the load compartment
must be closed or the system cannot
be activated.
Note
The anti-theft locking system cannot be activated when the hazard
warning lights or sidelights are
switched on.
Activation and deactivation are not possible with the central locking
switch.
Central locking system 3 26.
2-button and 3-button remote
control operation
Operation is confirmed by the hazard warning flashers flashing five times.
Activation
Press e twice.
- or -
Turn manual key in driver's door lock
towards rear of vehicle twice.
Deactivation
Unlock the doors by pressing c on the
remote control or by turning the
manual key in driver's door lock
towards front of vehicle.
Electronic key system operation
Operation is confirmed by the hazard warning flashers.
Activation
For hands-free operation, the
electronic key must be outside the
vehicle, within a range of approx.
1 m of the front doors or load
compartment.
Press the button twice on any exterior
door handle.
- or -
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38Keys, doors and windows
Press e twice.
Deactivation
Unlock the doors by pressing the
button on any exterior door handle or
press c.
Hands-free operation is automatically
disabled when the electronic key
buttons have been operated (or the
central locking switch e is pressed).
To re-enable hands-free operation,
restart the engine.
Central locking system 3 26.
Electronic key system 3 23.
Anti-theft alarm system
The anti-theft alarm system is
operated in conjunction with the
central locking system 3 26.
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.2-button and 3-button remote control
Press e to activate the anti-theft alarm
system.
Electronic key
For hands-free operation, the
electronic key must be outside the
vehicle, within a range of approx.
1 m of the front doors or load
compartment.
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Keys, doors and windows39
Press the button on any exterior door
handle.
- or -
Press e to activate the anti-theft alarm
system.
Electronic key system 3 23.
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.
Note
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.Activation 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
3 124.
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.
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40Keys, doors and windowsTo 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.Note
Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID) tags may cause interference with the key. Do not have it placednear the key when starting the
vehicle.
Note
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 26,
3 38.Exterior 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.
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Keys, doors and windows41Electric 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.
Depending on version, exterior
mirrors can be automatically folded to the parking position upon locking the
vehicle. For further information, refer
to the Infotainment manual.
Heated mirrors
Operated by pressing Ü
. Activation is
indicated by the LED in the button.
Heating functions with the engine running. It is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Climate control system 3 118.
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44Keys, doors and windowsOperate the switch for the respective
window by pushing to open or pulling to close.
For incremental operation: Push or
pull switch briefly.
For automatic opening or closing:
Push or pull switch for longer.
Window moves up or down
automatically with safety function
enabled. To stop movement, operate
the switch once more in the same
direction.
In the event of closing difficulties due
to frost or the like, operate the switch
several times to close the window in
stages.
Safety function
If the window glass encounters
resistance during automatic closing, it is immediately stopped and opened
again.
Overload
If the windows are repeatedly
operated within short intervals, the
window operation is disabled for
some time.Rear windows
Sliding side windows
To open or close, first release the
window by pushing the front part of
the handle down until it reaches the
vertical position then slide window.
Sun 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.
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54Seats, restraints9Warning
Removable seats are heavy! Do
not attempt to remove without
assistance.
If necessary, remove the head
restraints 3 46.
Release the seats by pressing down
and sliding forward the locking
catches located on the left and right-
hand seat mountings.
Raise the locking catches, then move the seat unit towards the rear to
release from the rear floor anchor
points.
Raise the seat unit, then move it
towards the rear again to release from
the front floor anchor points. The seat unit can then be lifted out.
The seats must be removed through
the sliding side door only (not through
the rear doors / tailgate). The
2nd row seats must be removed from
the vehicle before the 3rd row seats.
Installing rear seats
When re-installing seats, always
ensure that the row with the folding
access seat B is positioned correctly
in front of the fixed seat row A.
The seats must be introduced
through the sliding side door only (not
through the rear doors / tailgate). The
3rd row seats must be introduced into the vehicle before the 2nd row seats.
Caution
The 2nd and 3rd row seats are not
interchangeable and must be fitted back into their original position.