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16Keys, doors and windowsManually unlock the front door by
inserting and turning the key in the
lock cylinder.
The other doors can be opened by
pulling the interior handle. The load
compartment and fuel filler flap will
possibly not be unlocked.
By switching on the ignition, the anti- theft locking system is deactivated.
Manual locking
Manually lock the front door by
inserting and turning the key in the
lock cylinder.
To lock the other doors, remove the
black cover by using a key.
Insert key carefully and move it to the inner side of the door without turning
the key.
Then, remove key and attach black
cover again.
The fuel filler flap and tailgate are
possibly not locked.
Automatic locking
Automatic locking after driving off This system allows automatic locking
of the doors and tailgate as soon as
the speed of the vehicle exceeds a
certain speed.
If one of the doors or the tailgate is
open, the automatic central locking
does not take place. This is signalled
by the sound of the locks rebounding, accompanied by illumination of P in
the instrument cluster, an audible signal and the display of an alert
message.
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Keys, doors and windows17This function can be activated or
deactivated at any time. With the
ignition on, press b until an audible
signal starts and a corresponding
message is displayed.
The state of the system stays in
memory when switching off the
ignition.
Automatic relock after unlocking This feature automatically locks all
doors, load compartment and fuel
filler flap a short time after unlocking
with the remote control or electronic
key, provided no door has been
opened.
Child locks9 Warning
Use the child locks whenever
children are occupying the rear
seats.
Mechanical child locks
Turn the red child lock in the rear door inwards to the horizontal position by
using a key. The door cannot be
opened from the inside.
To deactivate, turn the child lock to
the vertical position.
Electric child locks
Remotely operated system to prevent
opening of the rear doors via the
interior door handles and the use of
the rear power windows.
Switching on
Press >. The indicator lamp in the
button comes on, accompanied by a
confirmation message. This indicator
lamp remains on until the child lock is
switched off.
Switching off
Press > again. The indicator lamp on
button goes off, accompanied by a
confirmation message.
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18Keys, doors and windowsDoors
Load compartment Tailgate
Opening
After unlocking, press the tailgate
button below the brand emblem and
open the tailgate.
Closing
Use the interior handle.
Do not push the touchpad whilst
closing as this will unlock the tailgate
again.
Central locking system 3 12.
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.
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Keys, doors and windows19Activating
Press b on the radio remote control
twice within 5 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
● ignition
Activation
All doors, the load compartment and
the engine compartment must be
closed and the electronic key must
not remain in the vehicle.
The system is self-activated
45 seconds after locking the vehicle.
If a door, the tailgate or the bonnet is
not properly closed, the vehicle is not locked. However, the anti-theft alarm
is self-activated after 45 seconds.
Note
Changes to the vehicle interior such
as the use of seat covers and open
windows, could impair the function
of passenger compartment
monitoring.Activation without monitoring of
passenger compartment
Switch off the monitoring of
passenger compartment 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.
2. Switch off ignition and press !
within 10 seconds until the LED in
the button ! illuminates.
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20Keys, doors and windows3. Leave the vehicle and close thedoors.
4. Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
Indication LED in the ! button flashes if the
anti-theft alarm system is activated.
The hazard warning lights illuminates for a few seconds.
Deactivation Unlocking the vehicle with radio
remote control by pressing a or with
the electronic key deactivates the
anti-theft alarm system.
The system is not deactivated by
unlocking the front door with the key
or with the central locking button in
the passenger compartment.
The hazard warning lights flash for a
few seconds.Alarm
When triggered, the alarm siren
sounds and the hazard warning lights flash simultaneously. The number
and duration of alarm signals are
stipulated by legislation.
The anti-theft alarm can be
deactivated by pressing a or
switching on the ignition.
A triggered alarm, which has not been interrupted by the driver, will be
indicated by the LED in the
button !. The LED will flash quickly
the next time the vehicle is unlocked.
If the battery has been reconnected
(e.g. after maintenance work), wait for 10 minutes to restart the engine.
Fault
If the LED in the button !
illuminates permanently when
switching on the ignition, seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Locking the vehicle without
activation of the anti-theft alarm
Lock the vehicle by locking the front
door with the integral key.Immobiliser
The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with
the key being used.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically.
Note
Radio Frequency Identification
(RFID) tags may cause interference with the key. Do not have it placednear the key when starting the
vehicle.
Note
The immobiliser does not lock the doors. Always lock the vehicle after
leaving it 3 12.
Switch on the anti-theft alarm
system 3 19.
Emergency operation of electronic
key 3 100.
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Seats, restraints29● Sit with shoulders as far backagainst the backrest as possible.
Set the backrest rake so that it is possible to easily reach the
steering wheel with arms slightly
bent. Maintain contact between
shoulders and the backrest when turning the steering wheel. Do
not angle the backrest too far
back. We recommend a
maximum rake of approx. 25°.
● Adjust seat and steering wheel in
a way that the wrist rests on top
of the steering wheel while the
arm is fully extended and
shoulders are on the backrest.
● Adjust the steering wheel 3 55.
● Adjust the head restraint 3 27.
● Adjust the lumbar support so that
it supports the natural shape ofthe spine.
Manual seat adjustment
Drive only with engaged seats and
backrests.Longitudinal adjustment
Pull handle, slide seat, release
handle. Try to move the seat back and forth to ensure that the seat is locked
in place.
Backrest inclination
Turn handwheel. Do not lean on
backrest when adjusting.
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32Seats, restraintsMassage
Activate the back massage function
by pressing K. The LED in the button
illuminates to indicate activation.
The massage function is activated for
a period of 1 hour. During this time,
massage is performed in six cycles
with breaks in between.
Pressing K once more deactivates
massage function. The LED goes off.
The massage function is operational
when engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 103.
Seat belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle, holding the occupants in
the seat position. Therefore the risk of injury is considerably reduced.
9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
Seat belts are designed to be used by only one person at a time.
Child restraint system 3 41.
Periodically check all parts of the belt
system for damage, soiling and
proper functionality.
Have damaged components
replaced. After an accident, have the
seat belts and triggered belt
pretensioners replaced by a
workshop.
Note
Make sure that the belts are not
damaged by shoes or sharp-edged
objects or trapped. Prevent dirt from getting into the belt retractors.
Seat belt reminder
Each seat is equipped with a seat belt reminder, indicated by a control
indicator a for the respective seat in
the roof console 3 66.
Belt force limiters
Stress on the body is reduced by the
gradual release of the belt during a
collision.
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50Storage
The backrests are properly
engaged when the red marks
near the release levers are 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.
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.
Load compartment cover
Do not place any objects on the cover.
Removing cover
Unhook retaining straps from tailgate.
Lift cover at the front and push it
upwards at the rear.