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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.
● 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 3 124
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 94.
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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Press Q to lock. The LED in the button
illuminates.
Press Q again to unlock. The LED in
the button extinguishes.
Operation with the key in case of
a central locking system fault
In case of a fault, e.g. vehicle battery
or remote control / electronic key
battery is discharged, the vehicle can be locked or unlocked with the
mechanical key.
Manual unlocking
Electronic key: press and hold the latch to extract the integral key.Manually unlock the driver's door by
inserting and turning the key in the
lock cylinder. With working central locking system the vehicle will be
unlocked.
By switching on the ignition, the anti- theft locking system is deactivated.
The other doors can be opened by
pulling the interior handle. The load
compartment and fuel filler flap will
possibly not be unlocked.
Manual locking
Manually lock the driver's door by
inserting and turning the key in the lock cylinder. With working centrallocking system the vehicle will be
locked.
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Keys, doors and windows33lights. They will flash quickly four
times the next time the vehicle is
unlocked with the radio remote
control.
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.
If the battery has been reconnected
(e.g. after maintenance work), wait for
10 minutes to restart the engine.
Immobiliser The system checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with the key being used.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically at the end of a trip.
Note
Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID) tags may cause interference with the key. Do not have it placednear the key when starting the
vehicle.Note
The immobiliser does not lock the doors. Always lock the vehicle after
leaving it 3 23.
Switch on the anti-theft alarm system 3 31.
Emergency operation of electronic key 3 123.Exterior mirrors
Convex shape The shape of the mirror makes
objects appear smaller, which will affect the ability to estimate
distances.
Electric adjustment
Select the relevant exterior mirror by
pushing the mirror button to the left or right.
Then swivel the control to adjust the
mirror.
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38Keys, doors and windowsInitialising the power windowsIf the windows cannot be closed
automatically (e.g. after
disconnecting the vehicle battery), a
warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Vehicle messages 3 94.
Activate the window electronics as
follows:
1. Close doors.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. Pull switch until the window is closed and keep pulling for
additional 2 seconds.
4. Push switch until the window is completely open and keep
pushing for additional 2 seconds.
5. Repeat for each window.
Heated rear window
Operated by pressing b.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Depending on climate control system, b is located at a different position.
Heated exterior mirrors 3 34.
Heated windscreen
Operated by pressing ,. LED in
button illuminates.
Heating works with the engine
running and is switched off
automatically after a short time.
Depending on climate control
system, , is located at a different
position.Sun visors
The sun visors can be folded down or
swivelled to the side to prevent
dazzling.
The covers of the mirrors should be
closed when driving.
A ticket holder is located on the
backside of the sun visor.
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124Driving and operatingthe engine and ignition while
driving only when required in case of emergency.
Steering wheel lock
The steering wheel lock activates
automatically when:
● The vehicle is stationary.
● The ignition has been switched off.
To release steering wheel lock, open
and close driver's door and switch the ignition on power mode or start the
engine directly.
9 Warning
If the vehicle battery is discharged,
the vehicle must not be towed,
tow-started or jump-started as the
steering wheel lock cannot be
disengaged.
Operation in case of failure
If either the electronic key fails or the
battery of the electronic key is weak,
the Driver Information Centre may
display No Remote Detected or
Replace Battery in Remote Key when
you try to start the vehicle.
Hold the electronic key with buttons
outside at the marking on the steering column cover as shown in the
illustration.
Operate the clutch pedal, the brake
pedal and press Start/Stop. Release
the button after starting procedure begins.
This option is intended for
emergencies only. Replace the
electronic key battery as soon as
possible 3 22.
For unlocking or locking the doors,
see fault in radio remote control unit
or electronic key system 3 23.
Starting the engine
Vehicles with ignition switch
● Turn key to position 1.
● Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel
lock.
● Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
● Automatic transmission: operate brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
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Driving and operating125●Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Diesel engines: wait until control indicator ! extinguishes.
● Turn key to position 2 and
release after the engine has been started.
Manual transmission: during an
Autostop, the engine can be started
by depressing the clutch pedal
3 126.
Automatic transmission: during an
Autostop, the engine can be started
by releasing the brake pedal 3 126.
Vehicles with power button● Manual transmission: operate clutch and brake pedal.
● Automatic transmission: operate brake pedal and move selector
lever to P or N.
● Do not operate accelerator pedal.
● Press Start/Stop button. Release
button after starting procedure
begins.
● Diesel engine starts after control indicator ! for preheating
extinguishes.
● Before restarting or to switch off the engine when vehicle is
stationary, press Start/Stop once
more briefly.
To start the engine during an
Autostop:
● Manual transmission: during an Autostop, the engine can be
started by depressing the clutch
pedal 3 126.
● Automatic transmission: during an Autostop, the engine can be
started by releasing the brake
pedal 3 126.Starting the vehicle at low
temperatures
Starting the engine without additional
heaters is possible down to -25 °С for diesel engines and -30 °C for petrol
engines.
Required is an engine oil with the
correct viscosity, the correct fuel,
performed services and a sufficiently
charged vehicle battery.
With temperatures below -30 °C the
automatic transmission requires a
warming phase of approx. 5 minutes.
The selector lever must be in position
P .Caution
Under extreme cold temperatures,
idle engine for maximum
5 minutes otherwise the engine
might be damaged.