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30Keys, doors and windowsElectric 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 R. The indicator light in the
button comes on, accompanied by a confirmation message. This indicator
light remains on until the child lock is
switched off.
Switching off
Press R again. The indicator light on
button goes off, accompanied by a
confirmation message.
Doors
Load compartment Tailgate
Opening
After unlocking, press the tailgate
button 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 24.
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Keys, doors and windows31Power tailgate9Warning
Take care when operating the
power tailgate. Risk of injury,
particularly to children.
Keep a close watch on the
movable tailgate when operating.
Ensure that nothing becomes
trapped during operating and no
one is standing within the moving
area.
The power tailgate can be operated
by:
● Pressing P longer on the
electronic key.
● Hands-free operation with motion
sensor below the rear bumper.
● The tailgate button and T in the
open tailgate.
On vehicles with automatic
transmission, the tailgate can only be operated when the vehicle is
stationary and automatic
transmission in P.
The turn lights flash and a chime
sounds when the power tailgate is
operating.
Note
Operating the power tailgate does
not operate the central locking
system. To open the tailgate with the
button on the electronic key, or with
the tailgate button or via hands-free
operation, it is not necessary to
unlock the vehicle. A precondition is
that the electronic key is outside the
vehicle, within a range of approx.
1 m of the tailgate.
Do not leave the electronic key in the load compartment.
Lock the vehicle after closing if it was
unlocked previously.
Central locking system 3 24.Operation with the electronic key
Press P longer to open or close the
tailgate.
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32Keys, doors and windowsHands-free operation
To open or close the tailgate move the
foot below the rear bumper back and
forth in the area below the number plate. Do not hold the foot longer or
move too slow below the bumper. The electronic key must be outside the
vehicle, within a range of approx.
1 m of the tailgate.
Activation or deactivation of hands-
free operation can be set in the menu
Settings I Vehicle in the Info Display.
Info Display 3 103.
Vehicle personalisation 3 108.
9 Danger
Do not touch any vehicle parts
below the vehicle during hands-
free operation. There is a risk of
injury from hot engine parts.
Automatic locking after hands-free
operation
Press button S in the open tailgate,
the whole vehicle will be locked after hands-free closing of the tailgate.
Operation with the tailgate button
To open the tailgate, press the
tailgate button until the tailgate starts
to move. If the vehicle is locked, the
electronic key must be outside the
vehicle, within a range of approx.
1 m of the tailgate.
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Keys, doors and windows33
To close, press T in the open
tailgate until the tailgate starts to
move.
Stop or change direction of
movement
Stop movement of the tailgate immediately:
● press P longer on the
electronic key, or
● press the tailgate button, or
● press T on the open tailgate
Pressing one of the switches again
will reverse the direction of
movement.
Adjust reduced opening height
1. Open power tailgate with any operation switch.
2. Stop movement at the desired height by pressing T. If
required, manually move the
stopped tailgate to the desired
position.
3. Press and hold the button T on
the inside of the open tailgate for
3 seconds.
Note
Adjusting opening height should be programmed at ground level.
A chime sound indicates the new
setting and the turn lights will flash.
The reduced height can only set at an
opening angle of above 30°.
To delete reduced height position,
open tailgate in half position and
press T for 3 seconds.
The 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.
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34Keys, doors and windowsRemove 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 opened with the
tailgate button or closed with T in
the open tailgate. 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.
Initialising power tailgate
If the power tailgate cannot be
operated automatically (e.g. after
disconnecting the vehicle battery), a
warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Activate electronics as follows: 1. Open tailgate manually.
2. Close tailgate manually.
3. Switch on ignition.Seek the assistance of a workshop if
the problem is not solved.
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 by 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.
Note
At low outside temperatures the
tailgate may not open fully by itself.
In this case lift the tailgate manually
to its normal end position.
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Keys, doors and windows35Vehicle 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 N 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
● vehicle inclination, e.g. if it is raised
● ignition
Activation
All doors, the load compartment and the engine compartment must be
closed and the electronic key must
not remain in the vehicle.
● Radio remote control: activated 45 seconds after locking the
vehicle by pressing e once.
● Electronic key system: activated 45 seconds after locking the
vehicle by pressing with a finger
or thumb on one of the front door handles at the markings.
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.
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36Keys, doors and windowsActivation without monitoring of
passenger compartment and
vehicle inclination
Switch 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.
2. Switch off ignition and press o
within 10 seconds until the LED in the button o illuminates.
3. Close doors.
4. Activate the anti-theft alarm system.
Indication LED in the o button flashes if the
anti-theft alarm system is activated.
The hazard warning lights illuminates
for a few seconds.
DeactivationRadio remote control: Unlocking the
vehicle by pressing c deactivates the
anti-theft alarm system.Electronic key system: Unlocking the
vehicle by pressing on one of the front
door handles at the markings
deactivates the anti-theft alarm
system.
The electronic key must be outside
the vehicle, within a range of approx. 1 m 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.
The hazard warning lights flash for a
few seconds.
AlarmWhen 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 system can be
deactivated by pressing c, by
pressing on one of the front door
handles at the markings with
electronic key system or switching on the ignition.
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72StorageOpening the pass through in the
centre backrest
Fold down the rear armrest.
Pull grip and open the cover.
Suitable for loading long, narrow
objects.
Load compartment cover Do not place any objects on the cover.
Removing cover
Unhook retaining straps from tailgate.
Lift cover at the rear and push it
upwards at the front.
Remove the cover.
Fitting cover Engage cover in side guides and fold downwards. Attach the retaining
straps to the tailgate.