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234 For keyless use, a remote key or the Key Tag must be within the shaded areas shown in theillustration, i.e. a semicircle with a radius ofapprox. 1.5 meter (5 feet) along the sides of thevehicle or approx. 1 meter (3 feet) from the trunklid.
NOTE
The functions of the remote control key can be disrupted by ambient radio waves, build-ings, topographical conditions, etc. The vehi-cle can always be locked/unlocked using thekey blade.
If the remote key is removed from the vehicle
If the remote key is removed from the vehicle while the engine is running, the warning message
Vehicle key not
found Removed from vehicle will be
displayed in the instrument panel and an audible signal will sound when the last door is closed.
The message will disappear when the key is returned to the vehicle and the O button on the
right-side steering wheel keypad is pressed or when the last door is closed again.
Related information
• Remote key (p. 229)
• Antenna locations for the start and lock sys-tem (p. 247) •
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces
*
(p. 243)
Replacing the remote key's battery
The battery in the remote key must be replaced when it is discharged.
NOTE
All batteries have a limited service life and must eventually be replaced (does not applyfor Key Tag). The battery's service life variesdepending on how often the vehicle/key isused.
The remote key battery should be replaced if:
the information symbol illuminates and the message
Vehicle key bat. low
See Owner's manual is displayed in
the instrument panel
and/or
• the locks do not react after several attempts to lock or unlock the vehicle using theremote key within approx. 20 meter (65 feet)from the vehicle.
NOTE
Move closer to the vehicle and try to unlock it again.
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Pressure-sensitive surfaces
Door handle
There are indentations on the outside of the outer door handles for locking, and pressure-sen-sitive surfaces on the inside of the handles forunlocking.
Pressure-sensitive indentation for locking
Pressure-sensitive surface for unlocking
NOTE
It is important that only one pressure-sensi- tive surface is activated at a time. If the han-dle is grasped at the same time as the lockarea is pressed, there is a risk that doublecommands may be sent. This may cause therequested action (locking/unlocking) to bedelayed or not performed at all.
Trunk lid
The trunk lid handle has a rubberized pressure plate that can only be used for unlocking.
NOTE
Please be aware that the system could be activated in a car wash if the remote key iswithin range.
Related information
• Keyless locking and unlocking
* (p. 244)
• Keyless trunk lid unlock
* (p. 246)
Keyless locking and unlocking *
The vehicle can be locked or unlocked from out- side using the door or trunk lid handles if thevehicle is equipped with keyless locking/unlock- ing (Passive Entry) *.
Pressure-sensitive indentation for locking
Pressure-sensitive surface for unlocking
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Rubberized pressure plate on the trunk lid used only for unlocking.
NOTE
One of the vehicle's remote keys must be within range for locking and unlocking to bepossible.
NOTE
Please be aware that the system could be activated in a car wash if the remote key iswithin range.
Keyless lockingAll of the doors have to be closed before the vehicle can be locked. However, the trunk lid canbe open when a door handle is used for locking.
–To lock, touch the marked area on the out- side of one of the door handles after thedoor is closed or press the button on the lower edge of the trunk lid 11
before it is
closed.
> The lock indicator light in the windshield will flash to confirm that the vehicle is locked.
To close all door windows at the same time -place your finger on the pressure-sensitiveindentation on the outside of the door handle andhold it there until the side windows have closed.
Locking when the trunk lid is open
NOTE
If the vehicle is locked and the trunk lid is still open, make sure that the remote key is notleft in the trunk when the trunk lid is closed and the entire vehicle is locked 12
.
Keyless unlocking
–To unlock, grasp a door handle or press the rubberized pressure plate on the undersideof the trunk lid handle.
> The lock indicator light in the windshield
will go out to confirm that the vehicle is unlocked. Open the doors or trunk lid asusual.
Automatic relockingIf none of the doors or trunk lid are opened withintwo minutes after being unlocked, they will auto-matically relock. This function reduces the risk ofinadvertently leaving the vehicle unlocked.
Related information
• Keyless unlock settings
* (p. 246)
• Keyless trunk lid unlock
* (p. 246)
• Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces
*
(p. 243)
11 Applies to vehicles with power trunk lid.
12 If the key is detected in the vehicle, the trunk lid will not lock when it is closed.
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Keyless unlock settings *
Several different sequences are available for keyless unlocking.
1. Tap Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
My CarLockingKeyless Unlock
3. Select alternative: •
All Doors
- unlocks all doors at the same time.
•
Single Door
- unlocks the selected door.
Related information
• Keyless locking and unlocking
* (p. 244)
• Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces
*
(p. 243)
Keyless trunk lid unlock *
The trunk lid can be opened using the remote key. The key only needs to be within range, e.g.in a pocket or bag.
The trunk lid is held closed by an electronic lock- ing mechanism.
To open the tailgate:
1. Lightly press the rubberized pressure plate on the underside of the trunk lid handle.
> The lock will disengage.
NOTE
One of the vehicle's remote keys must be within range behind the vehicle for unlockingto be possible.
2. Lift the outer handle to fully open the tail-gate.
CAUTION
•Only light pressure on the rubberized pres- sure plate is necessary to release thetrunk lid's locking mechanism.
• Use the handle to lift the trunk lid and donot apply force to the rubberized pressureplate. Too much force can damage thepressure plate's electrical connections.
Hands-free opening of the trunk lid is also possi- ble using a foot movement under the rearbumper; see the separate section.
WARNING
Do not drive with the trunk lid open. Toxic exhaust fumes can be sucked into the vehiclethrough the trunk.
Related information
• Opening and closing the trunk lid with foot movement
* (p. 254)
• Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces
*
(p. 243)
• Remote key range (p. 233)
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Antenna locations for the start andlock system
The vehicle is equipped with a keyless start and lock system 13
that uses a number of integrated
antennas positioned throughout the vehicle.
Location of the antennas.
Under the cup holder in the front section of the tunnel console
In the upper front section of the left-side rear door 14
In the upper front section of the right-side rear door 14
In the trunk 14
WARNING
Individuals with an implanted pacemaker should not allow the pacemaker to comecloser than 22 cm (9 in.) to the Keyless sys-tem antennas. The aim of this is to preventdisturbances between the pacemaker and theKeyless system.
Related information
•
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces
*
(p. 243)
• Remote key range (p. 233)
Locking and unlocking from insidethe vehicle
The doors and trunk lid can be locked and unlocked from inside the vehicle using the cen-tral lock buttons in the front doors. The lock but- tons in the rear doors * can be used to lock/
unlock that particular door.
Central locking
Button with indicator light for locking and unlocking in front door.
Unlocking using the front door buttons
–Press the button to unlock all side doors
and the trunk lid. Press and hold the
button to open all
side windows at the same time 15
.
13 The keyless lock system only applies to vehicles equipped with keyless locking and unlocking (Passive Entry *).
14 Only in vehicles equipped with keyless locking and unlocking (Passive Entry *).
15 The total airing function can be used to e.g. quickly air out the vehicle in hot weather.
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Alternative unlocking method
Alternative unlocking method using side door opening handle.
–Pull either of the side door inside opening handles and release.
> Depending on the remote key settings,
either all doors will be unlocked or just the selected door will be unlocked andopened. To change this setting, tap
Settings
My CarLockingRemote and
Interior Unlock in the Top view of the
center display.
Locking using the front door buttons
–Press the button (both front doors must
be closed).
> All doors and the trunk lid will lock.
Press and hold the
button to close all side
windows at the same time.
Locking using the rear door button *
Button with indicator light for locking/unlocking in rear door.
The lock buttons in the rear doors only lock/ unlock that particular door.
Unlocking the rear door1. Pull the opening handle to unlock the rear
door.
2. Pull the opening handle again to open the rear door 16
.
Related information
• Settings for remote and inside door unlock(p. 232)
• Unlocking the trunk lid from inside the vehi-cle (p. 249)
• Activating and deactivating child safety locks(p. 250)
• Opening the trunk lid from inside the trunk(p. 249)
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Provided the child safety lock is not activated.
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Unlocking the trunk lid from insidethe vehicle
The trunk lid can be unlocked from the inside using a button on the dashboard.
1.
Press the button on the dashboard.
> The tailgate will unlock and can be opened from the outside by pressing the rubberized pressure plate on the handle.
2. With the optional power trunk lid
* -
Press and hold the
button on the dash-
board.
> The tailgate will open.
Related information
• Locking and unlocking from inside the vehi- cle (p. 247)
Opening the trunk lid from inside
the trunk17
The vehicle is equipped with a fluorescent han- dle on the inside of the trunk lid that can beused in an emergency to open the trunk lid fromthe inside.
1. Pull the handle downward to release the trunk lid.
> The trunk lid will open.
2. After use, the handle must be pushed back to its original position before the trunk lid can be closed.
NOTE
The handle is not intended to be used to secure the trunk lid, e.g. when transportinglong objects.
WARNING
• Lock the doors and trunk lid when the vehicle is parked and keep the remotekeys out of reach of children. Unsuper-vised children could lock themselves inthe trunk and be injured.
• On hot days, the temperature in the trunkand inside the vehicle could rise veryquickly. Exposure to these high tempera-tures, even for a short time, could lead toheat-related injury or fatality. Small chil-dren are particularly at risk.
Related information
•Locking and unlocking from inside the vehi-cle (p. 247)
• Unlocking the trunk lid from inside the vehi-cle (p. 249)
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The door cannot be opened from the inside.
The door can be opened from both the out- side and the inside.
NOTE
•The door's knob control only locks that specific door, not both rear doors simulta-neously.
• There are no manual child safety locks onmodels equipped with electronic childsafety locks.
Related information
•Locking and unlocking from inside the vehi- cle (p. 247)
• Detachable key blade (p. 240)
Automatic locking when driving
The doors and trunk lid will automatically lock when the vehicle begins to move.
Related information
• Locking and unlocking from inside the vehi- cle (p. 247)
Opening and closing the power
trunk lid
*
The trunk lid can be opened and closed auto- matically with the optional power trunk release.
Opening the power trunk lidTo open the trunk lid, do one of the following:
–Press and hold the button on the
remote key until the tailgate begins to open.