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Keyless trunk lid unlock*
The trunk lid can be opened using the remotekey. The key only needs to be within range, e.g.in a pocket or bag.
The trunk lid is held closed by an electronic lock-ing mechanism.
To open the tailgate:
1. Lightly press the rubberized pressure plateon the underside of the trunk lid handle.
>The lock will disengage.
NOTE
One of the vehicle's remote keys must bewithin range behind the vehicle for unlockingto be possible.
2. Lift the outer handle to fully open the trunklid.
CAUTION
Only light pressure on the rubberized pres-sure plate is necessary to release thetrunk lid's locking mechanism.
Use the handle to lift the trunk lid and donot apply force to the rubberized pressureplate. Too much force can damage thepressure plate's electrical connections.
Hands-free opening of the trunk lid is also possi-ble using a foot movement under the rearbumper; see the separate section.
WARNING
Do not drive with the trunk lid open. Toxicexhaust fumes can be sucked into the vehiclethrough the trunk.
Related information
Opening and closing the trunk lid with footmovement* (p. 263)
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*(p. 252)
Remote key range (p. 242)
Antenna locations for the start andlock system
The vehicle is equipped with a keyless start and
lock system13 that uses a number of integratedantennas positioned throughout the vehicle.
Location of the antennas.
Under the cup holder in the front section ofthe tunnel console
In the upper front section of the left-side rear
door14
In the upper front section of the right-side
rear door14
In the trunk14
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WARNING
Individuals with an implanted pacemakershould not allow the pacemaker to comecloser than 22 cm (9 in.) to the Keyless sys-tem antennas. The aim of this is to preventdisturbances between the pacemaker and theKeyless system.
Related information
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*(p. 252)
Remote key range (p. 242)
Locking and unlocking from insidethe vehicle
The doors and trunk lid can be locked andunlocked from inside the vehicle using the cen-tral lock buttons in the front doors. The lock but-tons in the rear doors* can be used to lock/unlock that particular door.
Central locking
Button with indicator light for locking and unlocking infront door.
Unlocking using the front door buttons
–Press the button to unlock all side doorsand the trunk lid.
Alternative unlocking method
Alternative unlocking method using side door openinghandle15.
–Pull either of the side door inside openinghandles and release.
> Depending on the remote key settings,either all doors will be unlocked or just theselected door will be unlocked andopened.
To change this setting, tap Settings
My CarLockingRemote andInterior Unlock in the Top view of thecenter display.
13The keyless lock system only applies to vehicles equipped with keyless locking and unlocking (Passive Entry*).14Only in vehicles equipped with keyless locking and unlocking (Passive Entry*).15The illustration is generic - details may vary according to vehicle model.
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Locking using the front door buttons
–Press the button (both front doors mustbe closed).
> All doors and the trunk lid will lock.
Locking using the rear door button *
Button with indicator light for locking/unlocking in reardoor.
The lock buttons in the rear doors only lock/unlock that particular door.
Unlocking the rear door
1. Pull the opening handle to unlock the reardoor.
2. Pull the opening handle again to open the
rear door16.
Related information
Settings for remote and inside door unlock(p. 241)
Unlocking the trunk lid from inside the vehi-cle (p. 257)
Activating and deactivating child safety locks(p. 259)
Opening the trunk lid from inside the trunk(p. 258)
Unlocking the trunk lid from insidethe vehicle
The trunk lid can be unlocked from the insideusing a button on the dashboard.
1.
Press the button on the dashboard.
> The trunk lid will unlock and can beopened from the outside by pressing therubberized pressure plate on the handle.
2.With the optional power trunk lid* -
Press and hold the button on the dash-board.
> The trunk lid will open.
16Provided the child safety lock is not activated.
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Related information
Locking and unlocking from inside the vehi-cle (p. 256)
Opening the trunk lid from inside
the trunk17
The vehicle is equipped with a fluorescent han-dle on the inside of the trunk lid that can beused in an emergency to open the trunk lid fromthe inside.
1. Pull the handle downward to release thetrunk lid.
> The trunk lid will open.
2.After use, the handle must be pushed backto its original position before the trunk lid canbe closed.
NOTE
The handle is not intended to be used tosecure the trunk lid, e.g. when transportinglong objects.
WARNING
Lock the doors and trunk lid when thevehicle is parked and keep the remotekeys out of reach of children. Unsuper-vised children could lock themselves inthe trunk and be injured.
On hot days, the temperature in the trunkand inside the vehicle could rise veryquickly. Exposure to these high tempera-tures, even for a short time, could lead toheat-related injury or fatality. Small chil-dren are particularly at risk.
Related information
Locking and unlocking from inside the vehi-cle (p. 256)
Unlocking the trunk lid from inside the vehi-cle (p. 257)
17US models.
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Activating and deactivating childsafety locks
Child safety locks help prevent children fromopening the rear doors from inside the vehicle.There is an electric safety lock* and a manualsafety lock.
Activating and deactivating electric
child safety locks *
The electric child safety lock can be activatedand deactivated in any ignition mode higher than0. The lock can be activated and deactivated upto 2 minutes after the ignition is turned off if nodoor has been opened.
Button for electric activation and deactivation.
1. Turn on the ignition and select any ignitionmode higher than 0.
2.Press the button on the driver's door controlpanel.
>The message Rear child lock Activatedwill be shown in the instrument panel andthe indicator light will illuminate to showthat the child safety locks are activated.
When the electric child safety locks are activated:
the rear windows can only be opened usingthe driver's door control panel
the rear doors cannot be opened from theinside.
The buttons on the right-side rear door will alsobe deactivated.
To deactivate the child safety locks:
–Press the button on the driver's door controlpanel.
>The message Rear child lockDeactivated will be shown in the instru-ment panel and the indicator light will goout to show that the child safety locks aredeactivated.
When the ignition is switched off, the current set-ting will be saved. If the child safety locks wereactivated when the ignition was switched off, theywill remain activated the next time the ignition isstarted.
Symbol Message Meaning
Rear childlock Acti-vated
The child safetylocks are acti-vated.
Rear childlock Deacti-vated
The child safetylocks are deacti-vated.
Activating and deactivating manual
child safety locks
Manual child safety lock (this is not the manual doorlock).
–Use the detachable key blade in the remotekey to turn the control.
The door cannot be opened from the inside.
The door can be opened from both the out-side and the inside.
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NOTE
The door's knob control only locks thatspecific door, not both rear doors simulta-neously.
There are no manual child safety locks onmodels equipped with electronic childsafety locks.
Related information
Locking and unlocking from inside the vehi-cle (p. 256)
Detachable key blade (p. 248)
Automatic locking when driving
The doors and trunk lid will automatically lockwhen the vehicle begins to move.
Related information
Locking and unlocking from inside the vehi-cle (p. 256)
Opening and closing the power
trunk lid*
The trunk lid can be opened and closed auto-matically with the optional power trunk release.
Opening
To open the power trunk lid, do one of the follow-ing:
–Press and hold the button on theremote key until the trunk lid begins to open.
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–Press and hold the button on the dash-board until the trunk lid begins to open.
–Press lightly on the trunk lid's outside handle.
–Move your foot in a kicking motion* under therear bumper.
Closing
To close18 the power trunk lid, do one of the fol-lowing:
–Press the button on the lower edge ofthe trunk lid to close.
> The trunk lid will close automatically – thetrunk lid will remain unlocked.
NOTE
The button remains active 24 hours afterthe tailgate was opened. After this time,the tailgate must be closed manually.
If the tailgate has been open for more than30 minutes, it will automatically closeslowly.
18Vehicles equipped with keyless locking and unlocking (Passive Entry*) have a button for closing and a button for closing and locking.
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–Press and hold the button on theremote key.
> The trunk lid closes automatically and anaudible signal sounds - the trunk lid willremain unlocked.
–Press and hold the button on the dash-board.
> The trunk lid closes automatically and anaudible signal sounds - the trunk lid willremain unlocked.
–Move your foot in a kicking motion* underthe rear bumper.
> The trunk lid closes automatically and anaudible signal sounds - the trunk lid willremain unlocked.
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–Press the button on the lower edge ofthe trunk lid to close and simultaneously lockboth the trunk lid and doors (all doors mustbe closed in order to lock).
> The trunk lid closes automatically – thetrunk lid and doors lock, and the alarm* isarmed.
NOTE
One of the vehicle's remote keys must bewithin range for locking and unlocking tobe possible.
When the keyless locking or closing* func-tions are used, three audible signals willsound if the key is not detected closeenough to the tailgate.
CAUTION
When operating the trunk lid manually, openand close it slowly. If you encounter resis-tance, do not use force. This could lead todamage and loss of function.
Interrupting closing
Interrupt closing by doing one of the following:
Press the button on the dashboard.
Press the button on the remote key.
Press the close button on the underside ofthe trunk lid.
Press the rubberized pressure plate on theunderside of the tailgate's outer handle.
Using a foot movement*.
The trunk lid will stop closing and return to itsfully open position. The trunk lid can then beopened or closed manually.
Pinch protection
If anything obstructs the tailgate with enoughforce to prevent it from closing, pinch protectionwill be activated.
When closing - the trunk lid will stop andthen return to its fully open position. A longaudible signal will sound.
WARNING
Be aware of the risk of serious injury whenoperating the trunk lid. Before closing, makesure that no one is in the path of the tailgatewho could be injured by its movement.
Always operate the trunk lid with caution.
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Vehicles equipped with keyless locking and unlocking (Passive Entry * ) have a button for closing and a button for closing and locking.