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e view 
 
Fig. 3 Overview of the right side of the vehicle. 
Key to Fig. 3 
Tail light cluster LightsChanging bulbs
Tank flap Fuel and emission control
Door release lever Doors and central locking button
Roof railing Roof carrier
Exterior mirror Exterior mirrors
Headlights Lights
Lifting points for the jack Changing a wheel
 
 
 
 
 
  
     
        
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Fig. 5 Controls in the driver door (left-hand drive vehicle). The location is mirrored in right-hand drive 
vehicles. 
Key to Fig. 5 
 
Area: 
Switch for exterior mirror adjustment and heating Exterior mirrors
Buttons for operating the electric windows Windows
Door release lever Doors and central locking button
Central locking button for locking and unlocking the vehicle Central locking button
Central locking indicator lamp Indicator lamp in the driver door
Stowage compartment Stowage areas
 
 
 
 
  
     
        
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Personalisation 
Open doors, bonnet and boot lid 
The instrument cluster display indicates if any doors, the engine compartment or boot lid are open 
once the vehicle has been unlocked, and while the vehicle is in motion. In some cases, a signal tone 
is also given. Different instrument cluster designs may have different displays. 
Selector lever positions (DSG
     
        
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User management and settings 
When the ignition is switched on, you can use the Personalisation menu in the Infotainment system 
for user management and to make settings. The menu can be accessed via the vehicle settings in the 
Infotainment system. 
Changing the user account 
You can select the user account either via the Personalisation menu or via the Vehicle status menu. 
Manually assigning vehicle keys to user accounts 
You can assign a vehicle key to the currently active user account. For this purpose, select Manual key 
assignment. 
Automatically assigning vehicle keys to user accounts 
If you have selected Automatic key assignment, the following vehicle key is assigned to the user 
account upon changing the user account: 
Vehicles without Keyless Access: vehicle key used to unlock the vehicle. 
Vehicles with Keyless Access: vehicle key that is identified first by the personalisation function 
when you open the driver door. 
Personalised vehicle settings 
Opening and closing (single door unlocking, window convenience opening etc.) 
Light and vision (daytime running lights, cornering light, lane change flash etc.) 
Settings for air conditioning system 
Active driver assist systems 
Driving profile selection 
Multifunction display and instrument cluster (selection of displays) 
Infotainment system (display brightness and station sorting) 
 
A new vehicle key will be assigned to the current user account. To assign the vehicle key to a 
different user account, select the required user account and manually assign it to the vehicle key. 
Safety 
 
 
  
     
        
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indicate a change in direction or lane change by operating the turn signal. The hazard warning lights 
will be interrupted temporarily. 
Switch on the hazard warning lights, e.g. in the following situations: 
When traffic ahead suddenly starts moving more slowly or you reach the tail end of a traffic jam to 
warn vehicles behind you. 
There is an emergency situation. 
The vehicle has broken down. 
When tow-starting or towing. 
Always follow local regulations on the use of the hazard warning lights. 
If the hazard warning lights are not working, you must use an alternative method of drawing 
attention to the broken-down vehicle. This method must comply with traffic legislation. 
 
WARNING 
Any broken-down vehicle poses a high accident risk for the vehicle occupants and for other road 
users. 
Stop the vehicle as soon as possible and when safe to do so. 
Park the vehicle at a safe distance from moving traffic. 
Switch on the hazard warning lights. 
Never leave other persons alone in the vehicle, particularly children or people requiring assistance. 
This applies in particular when the doors are locked. People locked in the vehicle may be subjected 
to very high or very low temperatures. 
 
WARNING 
Ignoring any of the items on this important safety checklist can lead to accidents and severe injuries. 
Always follow the instructions in the checklist and observe the general safety procedures. 
 
WARNING 
The components of the exhaust system become very hot. This can cause fires and serious injuries. 
Park the vehicle so that no part of the exhaust system can come into contact with any inflammable 
material underneath the vehicle, e.g. dry grass, fuel. 
  
     
        
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Opening and closing 
Vehicle key 
Functions of the vehicle key 
 
Fig. 50 Vehicle key. 
Key to Fig. 50 
Central locking button: unlock the vehicle. 
Unlock the boot lid separately. 
Central locking button: lock the vehicle. 
Fold the key bit in and out. 
Indicator lamp: flashes when button is pressed. 
Unlocking or locking the vehicle from outside 
To unlock: press the button. 
To lock: press the button. 
Press the or button Opening and closing the boot lid 
Unlocking: all turn signals flash twice. 
Locking: all turn signals flash once. 
 
WARNING 
Improper or unsupervised use of the vehicle keys can cause accidents or serious injuries. 
Always take all vehicle keys with you every time you leave the vehicle. Otherwise, children or 
unauthorised persons could lock the doors and the boot lid, start the engine or switch on the 
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that are larger than 20 mm out of the reach of children. 
Call for medical help immediately you suspect that someone has swallowed a battery. 
 
NOTICE 
The vehicle key can be damaged if the button cell is not changed properly. 
Unsuitable batteries can damage the vehicle key. Replace discharged batteries only with new 
batteries of the same voltage rating, size and specification. 
Make sure the polarity is correct when inserting the battery. 
 
Dispose of discharged batteries in accordance with environmental regulations. 
Synchronising the vehicle key 
If you cannot lock or unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key, synchronise the vehicle key or replace 
the button cell Replacing the button cell 
Fold out the key bit. 
Remove the cap on the driver door handle Opening and closing the driver door manually 
Stand beside the vehicle. 
Press the  button on the vehicle key. 
Unlock the vehicle using the key bit. 
Fit the cap Opening and closing the driver door manually 
The synchronisation process is complete. 
Troubleshooting 
Vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked 
The remote control is subject to interference caused by obstacles, adverse weather conditions or 
other transmitters operating in the same frequency range in the vicinity of the vehicle, e.g. mobile 
devices. 
OR: the central locking switches off briefly to protect it from overloading. 
Close the driver door. 
OR: synchronise the vehicle key Synchronising the vehicle key 
Indicator lamp does not flash 
If the indicator lamp in the vehicle key does not flash when a button is pressed, the button cell in the 
vehicle key must be changed Replacing the button cell  
     
        
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 Introduction 
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects: 
Unlocking or locking the vehicle with 
Troubleshooting
The Keyless Access locking and starting system enables the vehicle to be locked and unlocked 
without active use of the key. For this purpose, a valid vehicle key must be within the vehicle's 
range. 
Unlocking or locking the vehicle with Keyless Access 
 
Fig. 52 Keyless Access: operating ranges. 
 
Fig. 53 In the door handle: sensors. 
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Unlocking and locking the vehicle 
Touch the sensor Fig. 53on the inside of the driver or front passenger door handle. 
Switch off the ignition. 
Close driver or front passenger door. 
Touch the sensor Fig. 53on the outside of the driver or front passenger door handle.