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Keys, doors and windows21Keys, doors and
windowsKeys, locks ................................... 21
Keys .......................................... 21
Radio remote control .................22
Electronic key system ................23
Central locking system ..............25
Automatic locking ......................28
Child locks ................................. 29
Doors ........................................... 30
Sliding door ............................... 30
Rear doors ................................. 31
Load compartment ....................33
Vehicle security ............................ 35
Anti-theft locking system ...........35
Anti-theft alarm system ..............35
Immobiliser ................................ 38
Exterior mirrors ............................ 38
Convex shape ........................... 38
Electric adjustment ....................38
Folding mirrors .......................... 39
Heated mirrors ........................... 39
Interior mirrors ............................. 40
Manual anti-dazzle ....................40Automatic anti-dazzle ................40
Child surveillance mirror ............40
Windows ...................................... 41
Windscreen ............................... 41
Power windows ......................... 41
Rear windows ............................ 43
Heated rear window ..................43
Heated windscreen ....................43
Sun visors .................................. 44
Roller blinds ............................... 44
Roof ............................................. 45
Glass panel ............................... 45Keys, locks
KeysCaution
Do not attach heavy or bulky itemsto the ignition key.
Replacement keys
The key number is specified on a
detachable tag.
The key number must be quoted
when ordering replacement keys as it
is a component of the immobiliser
system.
Locks 3 245.
Central locking 3 25.
Starting the engine 3 147.
Radio remote control 3 22.
Electronic key 3 23.
The code number of the adapter for
the locking wheel nuts is specified on
a card. It must be quoted when
ordering a replacement adapter.
Wheel changing 3 237.
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Keys, doors and windows31Caution
Ensure the sliding side door is fullyclosed and secure before driving
the vehicle.
Caution
To avoid damage, do not attempt
to operate the sliding side door
when the fuel filler flap is open.
9 Danger
Do not drive with the sliding side
door 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.
Refuelling 3 204.
Rear doors
Unlock the rear doors with the remote control or by turning the key in the rear
door lock cylinder.
Central locking 3 25.
Always open the left hand door before the right hand door.
To open the left hand rear door, pull
the exterior handle.
The door is opened from inside the
vehicle by pulling the interior handle.
The right hand rear door is released
using the lever.
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32Keys, doors and windows9Warning
The rear lights may be obscured if
the rear doors are open and the
vehicle is parked on the roadside.
Make other road users aware of the vehicle, by using a warning
triangle or other equipment
specified in the road traffic
regulations.
The doors are retained in the 90º
position by locking stays. To open the
doors to 180º, push the latch and
swing open to the desired position.
Before closing the doors fix the
locking stays to the 90º position.
9 Warning
Ensure extended opening doors
are secured when fully opened.
Opened doors may slam closed due to the force of the wind!
Always close the right hand doorbefore the left hand door.
Central locking system 3 25.
Driving with an open load
compartment
In exceptional cases only, it is
possible to drive with the right-hand rear door open, e.g. if long objects
need to be transported. Open the left- hand followed by the right-hand rear
door, then close the left-hand rear door and lock it.9 Danger
Engine exhaust gases contain
poisonous carbon monoxide,
which is colourless and odourless and could be fatal if inhaled.
When driving with an open load
compartment, exhaust gases
could enter the vehicle. Open the
windows.
Note
Do not use the left-hand rear door to
hold objects in place.
If possible, secure objects with
lashing straps attached to lashing
eyes 3 80.
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Keys, doors and windows33Caution
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed
when driving with an open load compartment.
For further information, refer to
"Loading information" 3 87.
Always comply with local or national regulations.
Load compartment
Tailgate
Opening
Depending on the version, press '
to unlock the tailgate.
After unlocking, press the middle
tailgate button and open the tailgate.
Closing
Use the interior handle.
Do not push the middle tailgate button whilst closing as this will unlock the
tailgate again.
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Keys, doors and windows35Opening
After unlocking, press the right
tailgate button and open the rear
window.
Closing
Press on the centre of the rear
window until it is fully closed.
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.
Activating
Simple key: Insert the key and turn it
clockwise twice within 5 seconds.
Remote control: Press N on the radio
remote control twice within five
seconds.
Electronic key: Press twice with a
finger or thumb on one of the door
handles (at the markings) 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
Activation
Ignition must be switched off. All
doors must be closed and the
electronic key must not remain in the
vehicle. Otherwise the system cannot
be activated.
● Radio remote control: Monitoring
of doors, tailgate and bonnet is
self-activated 5 seconds after
locking the vehicle by pressing e.
Monitoring of passenger
compartment including adjoining
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50Seats, restraintsFolding bench seat front
passenger side
Fold down the centre backrest by
pulling the loop.
Fold down the outer backrest by
pulling the loop. Swing the backrest forwards until the seat is lowered onthe vehicle floor.
When retracted, the maximum weight
on the backrest is 50 kg.
To lift the seat cushion pull the lever
and raise the seat cushion against the backrest until it locks.
Unfolding bench seat front
passenger side
To restore the backrest to the upright
position, pull up the seat till it is
engaged.
To restore the seat cushion to the
original position, push the lever and
lower the seat cushion till it is
engaged.9 Warning
When the front passenger seat is
in the folded position, the front
passenger airbag system must be deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 3 64.
9 Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or vehicle.
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52Seats, restraintsRear seats
Second row seats Depending on the equipment, the
rear seat backrest is divided into two or three parts. All parts can be folded
down.
Before folding rear seat backrests,
execute the following if necessary:
● Move front seats forward.
● Remove the load compartment cover 3 77.
Folding the seats 1. Push the head restraint downwards 3 46.
2. Check that the outer seat belts are
lying correctly on the backrests.
3. Pull the release lever on one or both outer sides and fold down thebackrests onto the seat cushion.
4. Depending on version, fold down the centre backrest by pulling the
loop.
5. Alternatively fold seat backrests from the load compartment: pull
lever on left or right sidewall of the
load compartment to fold the rear
seat backrests.
9 Warning
Take care when operating the rear
backrests from the load
compartment. The backrest is
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Seats, restraints53folded with considerable power.
Risk of injury, particularly to
children.
Ensure that nothing is attached to
the rear seats or located on the
seat cushion.9 Warning
Always make sure that the load in
the vehicle is securely stowed.
Otherwise objects can be thrown
around inside the vehicle and
cause personal injury or damage
to the load or vehicle.
Unfolding the seats
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.
Third row seats9 Warning
When rear seats or backrests are
being adjusted or folded, keep
hands and feet away from the
moving area.
Never adjust seats while driving as they could move uncontrollably.
Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.
9 Warning
When installing the rear seats,
ensure that the seat assembly is
properly located on the anchor
points, the locks are fully engaged, and the backrest is returned to the
correct position.
Failure to do so may result in
personal injury in the event of hard braking or a collision.