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Keys, doors and windows31Electric child locks
Remotely operated system to prevent
opening of the rear doors using their
interior controls and use of the rear
electric windows.
Switching on
Press Ô. The indicator lamp in the
button comes on, accompanied by a
confirmation message. This indicator
lamp remains on until the child lock is
switched off.
Switching off
Press Ô again. The indicator lamp on
button goes off, accompanied by a
confirmation message. This indicator
lamp remains on while child lock is
switched on.Doors
Load compartment TailgateOpening
After unlocking, press the touchpad
switch above the licence plate and
open the tailgate.
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32Keys, doors and windowsClosing
Use the interior handle.
Do not push the touchpad switch
whilst closing as this will unlock the
tailgate again.
Central locking system 3 25.
General hints for operating
tailgate
9 Danger
Do not drive with the tailgate open
or ajar, e.g. when transporting
bulky objects, since toxic exhaust
gases, which cannot 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. Always check the
moving area above and behind the
tailgate.
Note
The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the tailgate may
affect its ability to remain open.
Note
At low outside temperatures the
tailgate may not open fully by itself.
In this event, lift the tailgate manually
to its normal end position.
Vehicle 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 the doors. All doors must be closed otherwise
the system cannot be activated.
Unlocking the vehicle disables the
mechanical anti-theft locking system.
This is not possible with the central
locking button.
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Keys, doors and windows33Activating
Press N on the radio remote control
twice within five seconds.
Anti-theft alarm system The anti-theft alarm system is
combined with the anti-theft 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 seconds after
locking the vehicle by pressing e
once.
● Electronic key system: self- activated 30 seconds 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
five seconds.
● Electronic key system with passive locking enabled: briefly
activated after passive locking
occurs.
Note
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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34Keys, 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. one metre 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.
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Keys, doors and windows35AlarmWhen triggered, the alarm hornsounds and the hazard warning lights flash simultaneously. The number
and duration of alarm signals are
stipulated by legislation.
The anti-theft alarm system can be
deactivated by pressing c, by
pressing the switch on the door
handle with electronic key system or
switching on the ignition.
The anti-theft alarm system can be
deactivated by pressing c, by
pressing on one of the front door
handles at the markings with
electronic key system or switching on
the ignition.
A triggered alarm, which has not been interrupted by the driver, will be
indicated by the hazard warning
lights. They will flash quickly three
times the next time the vehicle is unlocked with the radio remote
control. Additionally a warning
message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre after switching on
the ignition.
Vehicle messages 3 102.If the vehicle's battery is to be
disconnected (e.g. for maintenance
work), the alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: switch the
ignition on then off, then disconnect
the vehicle's battery within
15 seconds.
Immobiliser The system 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.
Note
Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID) tags may cause interference
with the key. Do not have it placed near 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 25,
3 33.Exterior mirrors
Convex shape
The convex exterior mirror on the
driver's side 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.
Side blind spot alert 3 169.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
pushing the mirror button to the left or right.
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Seats, restraints45● Sit with shoulders as far backagainst the backrest as possible.
Set the backrest rake so that it is possible to easily reach the
steering wheel with arms slightly
bent. Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest when turning the steering wheel. Do
not angle the backrest too far
back. We recommend a
maximum rake of approx. 25°.
● Adjust seat and steering wheel in
a way that the wrist rests on top
of the steering wheel while the
arm is fully extended and
shoulders on the backrest.
● Adjust the steering wheel 3 75.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 43.
● Adjust the thigh support so that there is a space approx. two
fingers wide between the edge of the seat and the hollow of the
knee.
● Adjust the lumbar support so that
it supports the natural shape of
the spine.Seat adjustment
Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.
Longitudinal adjustment
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle. Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked
in place.
Backrest inclination
Turn handwheel. Do not lean on
backrest when adjusting.
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Seats, restraints49Seat belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle, holding the occupants in
the seat 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 58.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage, soiling 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
Each seat is equipped with a seat belt
reminder, indicated by a control
indicator X for the respective seat in
the roof console 3 90.
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, rear-end or
side-on collision of a certain severity,
the front and rear seat belts are
tightened. The front seat belts are
tightened by two pretensioners per
seat. The outer rear seat belts are
tightened by one pretensioner per
seat.9 Warning
Incorrect handling (e.g. removal or
fitting of belts) can trigger the belt
pretensioners.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
is indicated by continuous illumination
of control indicator v 3 91.
Triggered belt pretensioners must be replaced by a workshop. Belt
pretensioners can only be triggered
once.
Note
Do not affix or install accessories or
other objects that may interfere with
the operation of the belt
pretensioners. Do not make any
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Storage67the backrests onto the seat
cushion.
When folding the backrests,
insert the seat belts in the guiding
latches and pull the seat belts
along with them.
● To fold up, raise the backrests and guide them into an upright
position until they engage
audibly.
The backrests are properly
engaged when the red mark near the release lever is no longer
visible.
9 Warning
When folding up, ensure that
backrests are securely locked in
position before driving. Failure to
do so may result in personal injury or damage to the load or vehicle in the event of hard braking or a
collision.
Load compartment extension
(version with sliding rear seats)
Without folding backrests
Move both rear seats to the most
forward position 3 48.
With folding backrests ● Move both rear seats to the most
rearward position 3 48.
● Pull the loop and fold down the
backrest onto the seat cushion.