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KEY, LOCKS AND ALARM
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In rear door*Lock button with indicator light in rear door.
Illuminated indicator lights in each door indicate
that that particular door is locked. If any door is
unlocked and opened, the indicator light in that
door will go out. The lights in the other doors will
remain illuminated.
Related information
•
Lock confirmation settings (p. 239)
• Welcome Light (p. 161)
• Using home safe lighting (p. 161) Lock confirmation settings
Settings for how the vehicle confirms locking
and unlocking can be adjusted in the center dis-
play's Settings menu.
1.
Tap Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2.

Tap My Car Locking
.
3. Tap Visible Locking Feedback to deacti-
vate the function or to select when the vehi-
cle should provide a visible response: during
Lock, Unlock or Both.
4.

Select to receive an audible response when
locking the vehicle by marking Audible
Locking Feedback.
Folding door mirrors* confirmation
1. Tap Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2.

Tap My Car Mirrors and Convenience
.
3. Select Fold Mirror When Locked to acti-
vate or deactivate the function.
Related information
• Lock indication (p. 238) Remote key
The remote key is used to lock and unlock doors
and the tailgate. The remote key must be in the
vehicle in order to start the engine. Remote control key, on left, and button-less key ((Key
Tag)*), on right.
The remote key is not physically used to start the
ignition because the vehicle is standard-equipped
with keyless start (Passive Start). To start the
vehicle, the key must be in the front section of
the passenger compartment, e.g. in the driver's
pocket or in a cup holder in the tunnel console.

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240 The keyless system for locking/unlocking the
doors and tailgate (Passive Entry*) is available as
an option. This system has a range in a semicircle
with a radius of approximately 1.5 meter (5 feet)
out from the driver's door and approx. 1 meter
(3 feet) out from the tailgate.
With keyless start in combination with keyless
locking and unlocking, the remote key can be
located anywhere in the passenger compartment
or cargo compartment in order to start the
engine.
Each remote key supplied with the vehicle can be
linked to a driver profile with unique settings for
the vehicle. When a key with a specific profile is
used, the vehicle settings are adjusted according
to that profile.
Buttonless key, Key TagFor vehicles equipped with keyless locking and
unlocking*, a smaller, lighter and button-less key
(Key Tag 3
) is also provided. It works the same
way as the regular remote key as regard keyless
start and keyless locking and unlocking 4
. It does
not have a detachable key blade and its battery
cannot be replaced.
Remote key buttons The remote key has four buttons, one on the left side
and three on the right.
Locking - Press once to lock the doors,
tailgate and fuel filler door and arm the
alarm.
Press and hold to close all windows. Unlocking - Press once to unlock the
doors and tailgate and disarm the alarm.
Press and hold to open all windows at the
same time 5
. Tailgate - Unlock and disarm the tailgate
only. On vehicles equipped with the power
tailgate*, press and hold to automatically
open the tailgate. Press and hold to close an open tailgate (an audible warning signal will
sound). Panic alarm - Used to attract attention in
emergency situations. Press and hold the
button for at least 3 seconds or press twice
within 3 seconds to activate the turn signals
and horn. To deactivate, wait at least 5 sec-
onds and press the button again. If no action
is taken, the panic alarm will deactivate auto-
matically after 3 minutes.
WARNING If anyone is left in the vehicle, make sure that
power to the power windows and panoramic
roof* is cut off by always taking the remote
key with you when you leave the vehicle.
NOTE Be aware of the risk of locking the Key Tag in
the vehicle. If the remote key/Key Tag is left
in the vehicle, it will be deactivated when the
vehicle is locked and the alarm set using
another valid key.
The deactivated key will be reactivated when
the vehicle is unlocked.
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up to 60 minutes, making it suitable for use in activities in and aroun\
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5 The total airing function can be used to e.g. quickly air out the vehicl\
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InterferenceElectromagnetic fields or obstructing objects may
interfere with the remote key's functions for key-
less start and keyless locking and unlocking*.
NOTEAvoid storing the remote control key near
metal objects or electronic devices, e.g. cell
phones, tablets, laptops or chargers – pref-
erably no closer than 10-15 cm (4-6 in.).
If you experience interference, use the remote
key's detachable blade to unlock the vehicle and
place the remote key in the backup key reader in
the tunnel console cup holder to disarm the
alarm.
NOTE
When the remote control key is placed in the
cup holder, make sure that no other vehicle
keys, metal objects or electronic devices (e.g.
cell phones, tablets, laptops or chargers) are
found in the cup holder. Multiple vehicle keys
close to each other in the cup holder can dis-
rupt their functionality.
Related information
•
Locking and unlocking using the remote key
(p. 241)
• Remote key range (p. 243) •
Replacing the remote key's battery (p. 244)
• Detachable key blade (p. 250)
• Red Key - restricted remote key* (p. 248)
• Electronic immobilizer (p. 252) Locking and unlocking using the
remote key
All doors and tailgate can be locked and
unlocked simultaneously using the buttons on
the remote key.
Locking with remote key Remote key.
–
Press the button on the remote key to
lock.

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242 To activate the locking sequence, the driver's
door must be closed
6
. If any of the other doors or
the tailgate are open, they will be locked and the
alarm will be armed once they are closed.
NOTE Be aware of the risk of locking the Key Tag in
the vehicle. If the remote key/Key Tag is left
in the vehicle, it will be deactivated when the
vehicle is locked and the alarm set using
another valid key.
The deactivated key will be reactivated when
the vehicle is unlocked.
Locking when the tailgate is open
NOTE
If the vehicle is locked and the tailgate is still
open, make sure that the remote key is not
left in the cargo compartment when the tail-
gate is closed and the entire vehicle is
locked
7
.
Unlocking with remote key
– Press the button on the remote key to
unlock.
Automatic relockingIf none of the doors or tailgate are opened within
two minutes after being unlocked, they will auto-
matically relock. This function reduces the risk of
inadvertently leaving the vehicle unlocked.
Remote key not working
NOTE Move closer to the vehicle and try to unlock it
again.
If the remote key is not working to lock or unlock
the vehicle, its battery may be discharged. Use
the detachable key blade to lock/unlock the driv-
er's door instead.
Related information
•
Settings for remote and inside door unlock
(p. 242)
• Unlocking the tailgate using the remote key
(p. 243)
• Remote key (p. 239)
• Replacing the remote key's battery (p. 244)
• Locking and unlocking with detachable key
blade (p. 251) Settings for remote and inside door
unlock
Several different sequences are available for
remote unlocking.
1. Tap Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2.

Tap My Car Locking Remote and
Interior Unlock .
3.

Select alternative:
• All Doors
- unlocks all doors at the same time.
• Single Door
- unlocks the driver's door. Press the remote
key unlock button twice to unlock all doors.
The settings made here also affect central lock-
ing using the inside door handle.
Related information
• Locking and unlocking using the remote key
(p. 241)
• Locking and unlocking from inside the vehi-
cle (p. 257) 6
If the vehicle is equipped with keyless locking/unlocking, all side door\
s must be closed.
7 If the vehicle is equipped with keyless locking/unlocking and the key is\
detected inside the vehicle, the tailgate will not lock when it is clos\
ed.*

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Unlocking the tailgate using the
remote key
The remote key can be used to unlock the tail-
gate while keeping the rest of the vehicle locked. Use the button on the remote key to disarm and
unlock the tailgate. 1.
Press the button on the remote key.
>

The lock and alarm indicator on the dash-
board will go out to indicate that the vehi-
cle is no longer fully armed.
The tailgate will be unlocked but remain
closed. However, the side doors will
remain locked and armed.
To open the tailgate, lightly grasp the rub-
berized pressure plate on the underside
of the tailgate handle and open the tail-
gate.
If the tailgate is not opened within
2 minutes, it will be relocked and the
alarm armed.
2. With the optional power tailgate* -
Hold and press (about 1.5 seconds) the button on the remote key
>

The tailgate will unlock and open. How-
ever, the side doors will remain locked and
armed.
Related information
• Locking and unlocking using the remote key
(p. 241)
• Opening and closing the power tailgate*
(p. 261) Remote key range
In order to function correctly, the remote key
must be within a certain distance from the vehi-
cle.
Manual useThe remote key's functions for e.g. locking and
unlocking, which are activated by pressing or
, have a range of approx. 20 meter (65 feet)
from the vehicle.
If the vehicle's locks do not react, move closer
and try again.
Keyless use 8 The shaded areas around the vehicle illustrate the range
of the system's antennas.
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Models equipped with keyless locking/unlocking (Passive Entry*) only.

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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 for
unlocking. 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 lock
area is pressed, there is a risk that double
commands may be sent. This may cause the
requested action (locking/unlocking) to be
delayed or not performed at all.
Tailgate
The tailgate 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 is
within range.
Related information
•
Keyless locking and unlocking* (p. 254)
• Keyless tailgate unlock* (p. 256) Keyless locking and unlocking*
The vehicle can be locked or unlocked from out-
side using the door or tailgate handles if the
vehicle is equipped with keyless locking/unlock-
ing (Passive Entry)*. Pressure-sensitive indentation for locking
Pressure-sensitive surface for unlocking

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* Option/accessory.255Rubberized pressure plate on the tailgate used only for
unlocking.
NOTE
One of the vehicle's remote keys must be
within range for locking and unlocking to be
possible.
NOTE
Please be aware that the system could be
activated in a car wash if the remote key is
within range.
Keyless lockingAll of the doors have to be closed before the
vehicle can be locked. However, the tailgate can
be 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 the
door is closed or press the button on the
lower edge of the tailgate 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-sensitive
indentation on the outside of the door handle and
hold it there until the side windows have closed.
Locking when the tailgate is open
NOTE If the vehicle is locked and the tailgate is still
open, make sure that the remote key is not
left in the cargo compartment when the tail-
gate 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 underside
of the tailgate handle.
>
The lock indicator light in the windshield
will go out to confirm that the vehicle is
unlocked. Open the doors or tailgate as
usual.
Automatic relockingIf none of the doors or tailgate are opened within
two minutes after being unlocked, they will auto-
matically relock. This function reduces the risk of
inadvertently leaving the vehicle unlocked.
Related information
• Keyless unlock settings* (p. 256)
• Keyless tailgate unlock* (p. 256)
• Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*
(p. 253) 11
Applies to vehicles with power tailgate*.
12 If the key is detected in the vehicle, the tailgate will not lock when i\
t is closed.

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256 Keyless unlock settings*
Several different sequences are available for
keyless unlocking.
1. Tap Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2.

Tap My Car Locking Keyless 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. 254)
• Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*
(p. 253) Keyless tailgate unlock*
The tailgate can be opened using the remote
key. The key only needs to be within range, e.g.
in a pocket or bag.
The tailgate 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 tailgate handle.
> The lock will disengage.
NOTE One of the vehicle's remote keys must be
within range behind the vehicle for unlocking
to 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 the tail-
gate's locking mechanism.
• Use the handle to lift the tailgate and do
not apply force to the rubberized pressure
plate. Too much force can damage the
pressure plate's electrical connections. Hands-free unlocking of the tailgate is also pos-
sible using a foot movement under the rear
bumper; see the separate section.
WARNING
Do not drive with the tailgate open. Toxic
exhaust fumes can be sucked into the vehicle
through the cargo compartment.
Related information
•
Keyless locking and unlocking* (p. 254)
• Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*
(p. 253)
• Remote key range (p. 243)
• Foot movement tailgate operation* (p. 265)