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6In briefIn briefInitial drive informationVehicle unlocking
Press c
to unlock the doors and load
compartment. Open the doors by
pulling the handles.
Press P to unlock the tailgate only.
Tailgate
After unlocking, press the touchpad
switch above the licence plate and
open the tailgate.
Radio remote control 3 21.
Central locking system 3 23.
Electronic key system 3 22.
Load compartment 3 29.
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18In briefStop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at astandstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, an Autostop is activated.
An Autostop is indicated by control
indicator D.
Manual transmission: to restart the
engine, depress the clutch pedal
again. Control indicator D
extinguishes.
Automatic transmission: to restart the
engine, release the brake pedal.
Control indicator D extinguishes.
Stop-start system 3 135.
Parking9 Warning
● Do not park the vehicle on an
easily ignitable surface. The
high temperature of the
exhaust system could ignite the
surface.
● Always apply the parking brake. Activate the manual
parking brake without pressing the release button. Apply as
firmly as possible on a downhill slope or uphill slope. Depress
brake pedal at the same time to
reduce operating force.
● Switch off the engine.
● If the vehicle is on a level surface or uphill slope, engage
first gear or set the selector
lever to position P before
removing the ignition key or
switching off ignition on
vehicles with power button. On an uphill slope, turn the front
wheels away from the kerb.
If the vehicle is on a downhill
slope, engage reverse gear or
set the selector lever to position
P before removing the ignition
key or switching off ignition on
vehicles with power button.
Turn the front wheels towards
the kerb.
● Close the windows.
● Remove the ignition key from the ignition switch or switch off
ignition on vehicles with power
button. Turn the steering wheel until the steering wheel lock is
felt to engage.
● Lock the vehicle with e on the
radio remote control.
Activate the anti-theft alarm
system 3 31.
● The engine cooling fans may run
after the engine has been
switched off 3 187.
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20Keys, doors and windowsKeys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 20
Keys .......................................... 20
Radio remote control .................21
Electronic key system ................22
Central locking system ..............23
Automatic locking ......................27
Child locks ................................. 28
Doors ........................................... 29
Load compartment ....................29
Vehicle security ............................ 30
Anti-theft locking system ...........30
Anti-theft alarm system ..............31
Immobiliser ................................ 33
Exterior mirrors ............................ 33
Convex shape ........................... 33
Electric adjustment ....................33
Folding mirrors .......................... 34
Heated mirrors ........................... 34
Interior mirrors ............................. 35
Manual anti-dazzle ....................35
Automatic anti-dazzle ................35
Windows ...................................... 35
Windscreen ............................... 35Power windows......................... 36
Heated rear window ..................37
Heated windscreen ....................38
Sun visors .................................. 39
Roof ............................................. 39
Glass panel ............................... 39Keys, locks
KeysCaution
Do not attach heavy or bulky itemsto the ignition key.
Replacement keys
The key number is specified on a
detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 221.
Central locking 3 23.
Starting the engine 3 133.
Radio remote control 3 21.
Electronic key 3 22.
The code number of the adapter for
the locking wheel nuts is specified on
a card. It must be quoted when
ordering a replacement adapter.
Wheel changing 3 213.
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Keys, doors and windows21Key with foldaway key section
Press button to extend. To fold the
key, first press the button.
Lock cylinders
Designed to free-wheel if they are forcefully rotated without the correct
key or if the correct key is not fully
inserted. To reset, turn cylinder with
the correct key until its slot is vertical, remove key then re-insert it. If the
cylinder still free-wheels, turn the key
through 180° and repeat operation.
Radio remote control
Enables operation of the following
functions via the use of the remote control buttons:
● central locking system 3 23
● anti-theft locking system 3 30
● anti-theft alarm system 3 31
● tailgate unlocking 3 23
● power windows 3 36
● mirrors folding
The remote control has a range of up
to 100 m, but may also be much less
due to external influences. The
hazard warning flashers confirm
operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Replacing battery in radio remote
control
Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
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22Keys, doors and windows
1. To unclip the cover insert a smallscrewdriver between the back
cover and the remote control.
2. Remove the back cover.
3. Extract the flat battery from its location.
4. Replace battery with a battery of the same type. Pay attention to
the installation position.
5. Clip the cover in place.
Fault
If the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, the cause may be one of the
following:
● Fault in radio remote control.
● The range is exceeded.
● The battery voltage is too low.
● Frequent, repeated operation of the radio remote control while not
in range, which will require re-
synchronisation.
● Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
● Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
Manual unlocking 3 23.Electronic key system
Enables a keyless operation of the
following functions:
● central locking system 3 23
● ignition switching on and starting the engine 3 133
The electronic key simply needs to be on the driver's person.
Additionally, the electronic key
includes the functionality of the radio
remote control 3 21.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
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Keys, doors and windows23Replacing battery in electronic
key
Replace the battery as soon as the
system no longer operates properly or the range is reduced. The need for battery replacement is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre 3 99.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
1. To unclip the cover insert a small screwdriver in the cutout.
2. Remove the cover.
3. Extract the flat battery from its location.
4. Replace battery with a battery of the same type. Pay attention to
the installation position.
5. Clip the cover in place.
Fault
If the central locking cannot be operated or the engine cannot be
started, the cause may be one of the
following:
● Fault in electronic key.
● Electronic key is out of reception range.
● The battery voltage is too low.
● Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequentintervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time.
● Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
To rectify the cause of the fault,
change the position of the electronic
key.
Manual unlocking 3 23.
Central locking system Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
Pull an interior door handle fully to
unlock and open the respective door.
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Keys, doors and windows31Activating
Press N on the radio remote control
twice within 5 s.
Anti-theft alarm system
The anti-theft alarm system is
combined with the central locking
system.
It monitors: ● doors, tailgate, bonnet
● passenger compartment including adjoining load
compartment
● vehicle inclination, e.g. if it is raised
● ignition
Activation
All doors must be closed and the electronic key of the electronic key
system must not remain in the
vehicle. Otherwise the system cannot be activated.
● Radio remote control: self- activated 30 s after locking the
vehicle by pressing e once.
● Electronic key system: self- activated 30 s after locking the
vehicle by pressing with a finger or thumb on one of the front door handles at the markings.
● Radio remote control or electronic key: directly by
pressing e twice within 5 s.
● Electronic key system with passive locking enabled: briefly
activated after passive locking
occurs.
Notice
Changes to the vehicle interior such
as the use of seat covers and open windows, could impair the function
of passenger compartment
monitoring.
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32Keys, doors and windowsActivation without monitoring of
passenger compartment and
vehicle inclination
Switch off the monitoring of
passenger compartment and vehicle
inclination when animals are being
left in the vehicle, because of high
volume ultrasonic signals or
movements triggering the alarm. Also switch off when the vehicle is on a
ferry or train.
1. Close tailgate, bonnet, windows.
2. Press o. LED in the button o
illuminates for a maximum of
ten minutes.
3. Close doors.
4. Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
Status message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Indication
LED in the central locking button
flashes if the anti-theft alarm system
is activated.
Seek the assistance of a workshop in the event of faults.
Deactivation Radio remote control: Unlocking the
vehicle by pressing c deactivates the
anti-theft alarm system.
Electronic key system: Unlocking the
vehicle by pressing on one of the front
door handles at the markings
deactivates the anti-theft alarm
system.
The electronic key must be outside
the vehicle, within a range of approx. 1 m of the relevant door side.
The system is not deactivated by
unlocking the driver's door with the
key or with the central locking button
in the passenger compartment.