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Keys, doors and windows33The tailgate can only be held open if
a minimum height is exceeded
(minimum opening angle from 30°).
The opening height cannot be
programmed below that height.
Safety function
If the power tailgate encounters an
obstacle during opening or closing,
the direction of movement will
automatically be reversed slightly.
Multiple obstacles in one power cycle
will deactivate the function. In this
case, close or open the tailgate
manually.
The power tailgate has pinch sensors
on the side edges. If the sensors
detect obstacles between tailgate and chassis, the tailgate will open, until it
is activated again or closed manually.
The safety function is indicated by a
warning chime.
Remove all obstacles before
resuming normal power operation.
If the vehicle is equipped with factory- fitted towing equipment and a trailer
is electrically connected, the power
tailgate can only be operated
manually. Press the touchpad torelease the tailgate from its lock, open
and close it by hand. Ensure that
there are no obstacles in the moving
area.
Overload
If the power tailgate is repeatedly
operated at short intervals, the
function is disabled for some time.
Move tailgate manually into end
position to reset the system.
General hints for operating
tailgate9 Danger
Do not drive with the tailgate 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.
Caution
Before opening the tailgate, check overhead obstructions, e.g. a
garage door, to avoid damage to
the tailgate. Always check the
moving area above and behind the
tailgate.
Note
The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the tailgate may
affect its ability to remain open.
Note
The operation of the power tailgate
is disabled under low vehicle battery
conditions. In this case, the tailgate
may not even be manually operable.
Note
With the power tailgate disabled and
all doors unlocked, the tailgate can
only be operated manually. In this
event, manually closing the tailgate
requires significantly greater force.
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34Keys, doors and windowsNote
At low outside temperatures the
tailgate may not open fully by itself.
In this event, lift the tailgate manually
to its normal end position.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
Press e on the electronic key twice
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
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Keys, doors and windows35● vehicle inclination, e.g. if it israised
● ignition
Activation All doors must be closed and the
electronic key of the electronic key
system must not remain in the
vehicle. Otherwise the system cannot
be activated.
● self-activated 30 seconds after locking the vehicle by pressingthe button on any exterior door
handle.● directly by pressing e twice within
five seconds.
● with passive locking enabled: briefly activated after passive
locking occurs.
Note
Changes to the vehicle interior such
as the use of seat covers, and open
windows or sunroof, could impair the
function of passenger compartment
monitoring.
Activation without monitoring of
passenger compartment and
vehicle inclinationSwitch off the monitoring of
passenger compartment and vehicle
inclination when animals are being
left in the vehicle, because of high
volume ultrasonic signals or
movements triggering the alarm. Also switch off when the vehicle is on a
ferry or train.
1. Close tailgate, bonnet, windows and sunroof.
2. Press o. LED in the button o
illuminates for a maximum of
ten minutes.
3. Close doors.
4. Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
Status message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
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36Keys, doors and windowsStatus LED
Status LED is integrated in the sensor
on top of the instrument panel.
Status during the first 30 seconds of
anti-theft alarm system activation:
LED illuminates:test, arming delayLED flashes
quickly:doors, tailgate or
bonnet not
completely closed,
or system fault
Status after system is armed:
LED flashes
slowly:system is armed
Seek the assistance of a workshop in the event of faults.
Deactivation
Unlocking the vehicle by pressing the
button on any exterior door handle
deactivates the anti-theft alarm
system.
The electronic key must be outside
the vehicle, within a range of approx. one metre of the relevant door side.
The system is not deactivated by
unlocking the driver's door with the
key or with the central locking button
in the passenger compartment.
Alarm
When triggered, the alarm horn
sounds and the hazard warning lights
flash simultaneously. The number
and duration of alarm signals are
stipulated by legislation.
The anti-theft alarm system can be
deactivated by pressing c, by
pressing the switch on the door
handle with electronic key system or
switching on the ignition.
A triggered alarm, which has not been interrupted by the driver, will be
indicated by the hazard warning
lights. They will flash quickly three
times the next time the vehicle is
unlocked with the electronic key.
Additionally, a warning message is
displayed in the Driver Information Centre after switching on the ignition.
Vehicle messages 3 122.
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.
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78Storage9Warning
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.
The seat belt of the centre seat could
be blocked when the backrest is
folded up too quickly. To unlock the
retractor, push in the seat belt or pull
it out by approx. 20 mm then release.
Rear storage
Storage box
A storage box is located in the load
compartment. Remove the cover to
gain access to the storage box.
Load compartment cover Do not place any objects on the cover.
Grand Sport
Removing cover
Unhook retaining straps from tailgate.
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Storage79Lift cover at the rear and at the front.
Remove the cover.
Fitting cover
Engage cover in side guides and fold
downwards. Attach the retaining
straps to the tailgate.
Sports Tourer, Country Tourer
Closing roller blind
Pull the roller blind using the handle
towards the rear and upwards until it
engages in the sideward retainers.
Opening roller blindPull the roller blind handle to the rear
and downwards. It rolls up
automatically.
Opening roller blind in load position
Press the roller blind handle.
The rear of the roller blind is guided
upwards automatically.
Removing roller blind
Open the roller blind.
Pull the release lever on the right side
up an hold it. Lift the roller blind first
on the right side and remove from retrainers.
Installing roller blind
Insert the left side of the roller blind in
recess, then pull release lever up.
Hold and insert the right side of the roller blind in recess and engage.
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84StorageSports Tourer, Country Tourer
Stow the warning triangle on the
tailgate inner panelling and secure it with the straps.
First aid kit
Grand Sport
Stow the first aid kit on the right side
of the load compartment and secure it with the strap.
Sports Tourer, Country Tourer
Stow the first aid kit on the tailgate
inner panelling and secure it with the straps.
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Instruments and controls111Rear fog lightø illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 138.
Cruise control
m illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.
Illuminates green
Cruise control is active. Set speed is
indicated in the Driver Information
Centre.
Cruise control 3 201.
Adaptive cruise control
C illuminates in the Driver
Information Centre.
C illuminates white
The system is on.
C illuminates green
Adaptive cruise control is active.Adaptive cruise control 3 204.
Vehicle detected ahead
A illuminates green or yellow.
Illuminates green
A vehicle ahead is detected in the
same lane.
Illuminates yellow The distance to a preceding moving
vehicle gets too small or when
approaching another vehicle too
rapidly.
Adaptive cruise control 3 204,
Forward collision alert 3 214.
Pedestrian detection
7 illuminates yellow.
A pedestrian ahead is detected.
Speed limiter
L illuminates white or green.
Illuminates white The system is on.Illuminates green
Speed limiter is active. Set speed is
indicated near L symbol.
Speed limiter 3 202.
Traffic sign assistant L displays detected traffic signs as
control indicator.
Traffic sign assistant 3 238.
Door open h illuminates red.
A door or the tailgate is open.