-visibility waistcoat may be located in a stowage
compartment in the front door trim or in the stowage compartment on the front passenger side
Driver doorFr
The high-visibility waistcoat must comply with legal requirements.
Fire extinguisher
Depending on the equipment, a fire extinguisher may be located in a holder in the footwell under
the front passenger seat.
The fire extinguisher must meet legal requirements, be ready for use at all times and be checked on
a regular basis (see inspection seal on the fire extinguisher).
WARNING
In the event of a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre or accident, loose objects could be flung
though the vehicle and cause severe injuries.
Always secure the first-aid kit, warning triangle and fire extinguisher safely in the holders in the
vehicle.
Stow the high-visibility waistcoat in the stowage compartments so that it can be easily accessed.
Information call, breakdown call and emergency call service
Fig. 49 In the roof console: control for voice services.
With some equipment levels, a control may be installed in the roof console. Pressing the buttons ,
and Fig. 49enables you to access the following voice services: information call,
breakdown call and emergency call service.
The required connection is established by a factory-fitted control unit. A connection to a telephone
call centre will be established when you initiate one of the voice services.
Indicator lamp
The control is equipped with an indicator lamp Fig.
Off: all voice services are deactivated.
Flashing red for approx. 20 seconds after the ignition is switched on: at least one voice service is
disabled.
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Opening and closing
Vehicle key
Functions of the vehicle key
Fig. 50 Vehicle key.
Key to Fig. 50
Central locking button: unlock the vehicle.
Unlock the boot lid separately.
Central locking button: lock the vehicle.
Fold the key bit in and out.
Indicator lamp: flashes when button is pressed.
Unlocking or locking the vehicle from outside
To unlock: press the button.
To lock: press the button.
Press the or button Opening and closing the boot lid
Unlocking: all turn signals flash twice.
Locking: all turn signals flash once.
WARNING
Improper or unsupervised use of the vehicle keys can cause accidents or serious injuries.
Always take all vehicle keys with you every time you leave the vehicle. Otherwise, children or
unauthorised persons could lock the doors and the boot lid, start the engine or switch on the
ignition and operate electrical equipment, such as the electric windows.
that are larger than 20 mm out of the reach of children.
Call for medical help immediately you suspect that someone has swallowed a battery.
NOTICE
The vehicle key can be damaged if the button cell is not changed properly.
Unsuitable batteries can damage the vehicle key. Replace discharged batteries only with new
batteries of the same voltage rating, size and specification.
Make sure the polarity is correct when inserting the battery.
Dispose of discharged batteries in accordance with environmental regulations.
Synchronising the vehicle key
If you cannot lock or unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key, synchronise the vehicle key or replace
the button cell Replacing the button cell
Fold out the key bit.
Remove the cap on the driver door handle Opening and closing the driver door manually
Stand beside the vehicle.
Press the button on the vehicle key.
Unlock the vehicle using the key bit.
Fit the cap Opening and closing the driver door manually
The synchronisation process is complete.
Troubleshooting
Vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked
The remote control is subject to interference caused by obstacles, adverse weather conditions or
other transmitters operating in the same frequency range in the vicinity of the vehicle, e.g. mobile
devices.
OR: the central locking switches off briefly to protect it from overloading.
Close the driver door.
OR: synchronise the vehicle key Synchronising the vehicle key
Indicator lamp does not flash
If the indicator lamp in the vehicle key does not flash when a button is pressed, the button cell in the
vehicle key must be changed Replacing the button cell
the inside using the central locking button. This may mean that people lock themselves in the
vehicle. People locked in the vehicle may be subjected to very high or very low temperatures.
Temperatures inside a locked vehicle may become extremely hot or cold, depending on the season.
This can cause serious injuries and illness or fatalities, especially in the case of small children.
Never leave anyone inside a locked vehicle. People in the vehicle could become trapped in an
emergency and will not be able to get themselves to safety.
NOTICE
When carrying out manual opening or closing, remove parts carefully and install them again
correctly in order to avoid damage to the vehicle.
Indicator lamp in the driver door
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
The central locking indicator lamp is located in the driver door Vehicle overviews
Vehicle is locked: a red LED flashes for approximately two seconds, firstly at short intervals and then
more slowly. The indicator lamp does not flash if the vehicle was locked with the central locking
button in the driver door Central locking button
Automatic locking and unlocking
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Settings for central locking can be made in the Vehicle settings menu in the Infotainment system
Infotainment system controls and displays
Automatic locking (Auto Lock)
The vehicle can lock itself automatically at speeds above approximately 15 km/h (9 mph). The
indicator lamp in the central locking button will light up yellow when the vehicle is locked.
Automatic unlocking (Auto Unlock)
If one of the following conditions applies, all doors and the boot lid will be automatically unlocked:
The vehicle is at a standstill and the vehicle key has been removed.
In vehicles with DSG
Depending on the settings made for central locking in the Infotainment system, it may be the case
that all of the doors and the boot lid are unlocked only when the button has been pressed twice.
Central locking button
Fig. 54 In the driver door: central locking button.
Fig. 55 In the driver door: release for the boot lid.
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Key to Fig. 54and Fig. 55
Unlock the vehicle.
Lock the vehicle.
Unlock the boot lid.
If the button in the driver door is pressed, only the boot lid opens. All doors remain locked.
The central locking button functions with the ignition switched on or off only when all doors are
closed.
If the vehicle has been locked from outside with the vehicle key, the central locking buttons do not
work.
Please note the following when using the central locking button to lock the vehicle from the inside:
The indicator lamp in the button lights up yellow when all doors are closed and locked.
The anti-theft alarm will not be activated Anti-theft alarm
SAFELOCK deactivates the door release levers if the vehicle has been locked. This makes it more
difficult to break into the vehicle. The doors can no longer be opened from the inside
Press the button on the vehicle key once.
Press the button on the vehicle key twice in quick succession.
Vehicles with the Keyless Access locking and starting system: touch the sensor on the outside of the
door handle twiceUnlocking or locking the vehicle with Keyless Access
OR: press the central locking button in the driver door once Central locking button
There may be an indication of the activated SAFELOCK in the display of the instrument cluster
(SAFELOCK).
Deactivating SAFELOCK
Switch on the ignition.
OR: deactivate interior monitoring and the anti-tow alarm Temporarily switching off the interior
monitoring system and anti-tow alarm
Before locking the vehicle, temporarily deactivate the interior monitoring and the anti-tow alarm in
the Vehicle Settings menu in the Infotainment system Infotainment sy
The following applies when SAFELOCK is deactivated:
The interior monitoring and the anti-tow alarm are activated and deactivated in the Vehicle settings
menu in the Infotainment system Infotainment system controls and display
WARNING
Careless or unsupervised use of SAFELOCK can cause serious injuries.
Never leave other persons in the vehicle if the vehicle has been locked using the vehicle key. The
doors can no longer be opened from the inside once SAFELOCK is activated.
If you unlock the driver door mechanically using the vehicle key, only the driver door is unlocked,
and not the whole vehicle. The doors are released (but not unlocked) and the central locking button
is activated only when the ignition is switched on.
Troubleshooting
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
Indicator lamp lights up continuously
The red LED in the vehicle door flashes at short intervals and then lights up continuously.
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horizontal.
When it is folded down, the front passenger seat backrest must engage securely into place.
Folding back the front passenger seat backrest
When folding back, make sure that there are no items or body parts in the area of the hinges.
To fold back, release the front passenger seat backrest again Fig.
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Fold back the front passenger seat backrest so that it is upright.
When it is folded up, the front passenger seat backrest must engage securely into place.
WARNING
Serious injuries could be caused if the front passenger seat backrest is folded forwards and
backwards in an uncontrolled way and without taking due care.
Fold the front passenger seat backrest forwards and backwards only when the vehicle is stationary.
When folding the front passenger seat backrest forwards, always make sure that there are no
people, animals or objects in its path.
The front airbag must be switched off and the PASSENGER AIR BAG indicator lamp must be
lit for as long as the front passenger seat backrest is folded forwards.
When folding forwards and backwards, keep all hands, fingers, feet and other body parts away from
the seat hinges and seat release mechanism.
Floor mats or other objects could get caught in the hinges on the front passenger seat backrest. This
could cause the front passenger seat backrest to fail to engage securely when it is returned to the
upright position.
When being folded back, the front passenger seat backrest must be securely locked in the upright
position. If the front passenger seat backrest is not locked properly, it could move suddenly and
cause serious injuries.
WARNING
The open seat anchorages and hinges of the folded front passenger seat backrest can cause serious
injuries in the event of a sudden braking manoeuvre or accident.
Never transport either adults or children on the front passenger seat if the front passenger seat
backrest is folded forwards.
If the front passenger seat backrest is folded forwards, you must use only the rear seat behind the
driver seat. This also applies to children in child seats.
Rear seats
both sides of the vehicle switches on to
provide better illumination of the surrounding area when manoeuvring.
Switching the fog lights on and off
Switching on the front fog lights : pull the light switch Fig. 79out to the first position. The
indicator lamp in the light switch lights up green.
Switching on the rear fog light : pull the light switch all the way out. The indicator lamp in the
instrument cluster lights up yellow.
To switch the fog lights off, press in the light switch or turn it to position .
When the automatic headlights are switched on and the front or rear fog lights are switched
on, the dipped beam headlights will also be switched on irrespective of the current light conditions
outside.
In vehicles with a factory-fitted towing bracket: the vehicle's rear fog light is not switched on if a
trailer with rear fog light is electrically connected to the vehicle Trailer towing
Light functions
Side lights
If the side lights are switched on, both headlights light up with the side lights, parts of the tail
light clusters, the number plate lighting and the buttons in the centre console and the dash panel.
The daytime running lights also switch on when the ignition is switched on.
If the vehicle is not locked from outside when the ignition is switched off, the continuous parking
light on both sides of the vehicle switches on automatically after around 10 minutes to reduce 12-
volt vehicle battery discharge Switching the parking lights on and off
Automatic headlights
If the automatic headlights are switched on, the vehicle lighting and the instrument and
switch lighting will switch on and off according to the light conditions. When the lights are switched
on, the indicator lamp lights up yellow.
The automatic headlights are merely an aid and will not always be able to detect all driving
situations.
In vehicles with a corresponding equipment level, the switch-on time of the automatic headlights
can be adjusted in the Infotainment system in the Vehicle settings menu Infotainment system
controls an
Cornering light
A cornering light is switched on when turning slowly or travelling around very tight bends.
Signal tones if lights are not switched off