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Keyless unlock settings*
Several different sequences are available forkeyless unlocking.
1.Tap Settings in the center display's Topview.
2.Tap My CarLockingKeyless Unlock
3. Select alternative:
All Doors
- unlocks all doors at the same time.
Single Door
- unlocks the selected door.
Related information
Keyless locking and unlocking* (p. 253)
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*(p. 252)
Keyless tailgate unlock*
The tailgate can be opened using the remotekey. The key only needs to be within range, e.g.in a pocket or bag.
The tailgate is held closed by an electronic lock-ing mechanism.
To open the tailgate:
1.Lightly press the rubberized pressure plateon the underside of the tailgate 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 tail-gate.
CAUTION
Only light pressure on the rubberized pres-sure plate is necessary to release the tail-gate's locking mechanism.
Use the handle to lift the tailgate and donot apply force to the rubberized pressureplate. Too much force can damage thepressure plate's electrical connections.
Hands-free unlocking of the tailgate is also pos-sible using a foot movement under the rearbumper; see the separate section.
WARNING
Do not drive with the tailgate open. Toxicexhaust fumes can be sucked into the vehiclethrough the cargo compartment.
Related information
Keyless locking and unlocking* (p. 253)
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces*(p. 252)
Remote key range (p. 242)
Foot movement tailgate operation* (p. 264)
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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.
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 cargo compartment14
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 tailgate 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 tailgate.
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*).
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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.
Locking using the front door buttons
–Press the button (both front doors mustbe closed).
>All doors and the tailgate 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 tailgate from inside the vehicle(p. 258)
Activating and deactivating child safety locks(p. 258)
15The illustration is generic - details may vary according to vehicle model.16Provided the child safety lock is not activated.
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Unlocking the tailgate from insidethe vehicle
The tailgate can be locked from the inside usinga button on the dashboard.
1.
Press the button on the dashboard.
>The tailgate will unlock and can beopened from the outside by pressing therubberized pressure plate on the handle.
2.With the optional power tailgate* -
Press and hold the button on the dash-board.
>The tailgate will open.
Related information
Locking and unlocking from inside the vehi-cle (p. 256)
Opening and closing the power tailgate*(p. 260)
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.
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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.
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.
SymbolMessageMeaning
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.
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)
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Automatic locking when driving
The doors and tailgate 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
tailgate*
The tailgate can be opened and closed automat-ically with the optional power tailgate.
Opening
To open the power tailgate, do one of the follow-ing:
–Press and hold the button on theremote key until the tailgate begins to open.
–Press and hold the button on the dash-board until the tailgate begins to open.
–Press lightly on the tailgate's outside handle.
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–Move your foot in a kicking motion* under therear bumper.
Closing
To close17 the power tailgate, do one of the fol-lowing:
–Press the button on the lower edge ofthe tailgate to close.
> The tailgate will close automatically – thetailgate 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.
–Press and hold the button on theremote key.
>The tailgate closes automatically and anaudible signal sounds – the tailgate willremain unlocked.
–Press and hold the button on the dash-board.
>The tailgate closes automatically and anaudible signal sounds – the tailgate willremain unlocked.
–Move your foot in a kicking motion* underthe rear bumper.
>The tailgate closes automatically and anaudible signal sounds – the tailgate willremain unlocked.
17Vehicles 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 the button on the lower edge ofthe tailgate to close and simultaneously lockboth the tailgate and doors (all doors mustbe closed in order to lock).
>The tailgate closes automatically – thetailgate 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 tailgate manually, openand close it slowly. If you encounter resis-tance, do not use force. This could lead todamage and loss of function.
Interrupting opening or closing
Interrupt opening or closing by doing one of thefollowing:
Press the button on the dashboard.
Press the button on the remote key.
Press the close button on the underside ofthe tailgate.
Press the rubberized pressure plate on theunderside of the tailgate's outer handle.
Using a foot movement*.
Tailgate movement is interrupted and stops. Thetailgate can then be opened or closed manually.
If the tailgate stops near the closed position, itwill open the next time it is activated.
Pinch protection
If anything obstructs the tailgate with enoughforce to prevent it from opening or closing, pinchprotection will be activated.
When opening - the tailgate will stop movingand an audible signal will sound.
When closing - the tailgate will stop, a longaudible signal will sound and the tailgate willreturn to the programmed maximum openingposition.
WARNING
Be aware of the risk of serious injury whenoperating the tailgate. Before opening/clos-ing, make sure that no one is in the path ofthe tailgate who could be injured by its move-ment.
Always operate the tailgate with caution.
Preloaded springs
Preloaded springs for the power tailgate.
WARNING
Do not attempt to open or access the preloa-ded springs in the power tailgate struts. Theyare preloaded with high pressure and cancause injury if opened.
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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.