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Related information
Keyless locking and unlocking
* (p. 262)
Keyless tailgate unlock
* (p. 264)
Keyless locking and unlocking *
With keyless locking and unlocking, touching the pressure-sensitive indentation on thedoor handle will lock or unlock the vehicle.
NOTE
One of the vehicle's remote keys must be within range for locking and unlocking tobe possible.
Pressure-sensitive indentation for locking
Pressure-sensitive surface for unlocking
NOTE
Please be aware that the system could be activated in a car wash if the remote key iswithin range.
Keyless lockingAll of the doors have to be closed before the vehicle can be locked. However, the tailgatecan be open when a door handle is used forlocking.
–Touch the marked area on the outside of one of the door handles after the door is closed. Or press the
button on the
lower edge of the tailgate before it is closed.
> The lock indicator light on the dash- board will flash to confirm that the vehi- cle is locked.
To close all door windows at the same time -place your finger on the pressure-sensitiveindentation on the outside of the door handle and hold it there until the side windows have closed.
Locking when the tailgate is open
If the vehicle is locked and the tailgate is still open, make sure that the remote key is not leftin the cargo compartment when the tailgate isclosed.
NOTE
If the key is detected in the vehicle, the tail- gate will not lock when it is closed.
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Keyless unlocking–To unlock, grasp a door handle or lightly press the rubberized button on the under-side of the tailgate handle.
> The lock indicator light on the dash-
board will stop flashing to confirm that the vehicle is unlocked.
The rubberized button on the tailgate can only be used for unlocking.
Automatic relockingIf none of the doors or tailgate are opened within two minutes after being unlocked, theywill automatically relock. This function reducesthe risk of inadvertently leaving the vehicleunlocked.
Related information
Keyless unlock settings
* (p. 263)
Keyless tailgate unlock
* (p. 264)
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces
*
(p. 261)
Keyless unlock settings *
Several different sequences are available for keyless unlocking.
To change this setting: 1. Tap
Settings in the center display's Top
view.
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. 262)
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces
*
(p. 261)
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Keyless tailgate unlock *
With keyless locking/unlocking, touching the pressure-sensitive indentation on the tailgatehandle will unlock the tailgate.
NOTE
One of the vehicle's remote keys must be within range behind the vehicle for unlock-ing to be possible.
The tailgate is held closed by an electronic locking mechanism. To open:
1. Lightly press the rubberized pressure plate on the underside of the tailgate handle.
> The lock will disengage. 2. Lift the outer handle to open the tailgate.
CAUTION
Only light pressure on the rubberized pressure plate is necessary to releasethe tailgate's locking mechanism.
Use the handle to lift the tailgate and donot apply force to the rubberized pres-sure plate. Too much force can damagethe pressure plate's electrical connec-tions.
Hands-free unlocking of the tailgate is also possible using a foot movement under the rearbumper; see the separate section.
WARNING
Do not drive with the tailgate open. Toxic exhaust fumes can be sucked into the vehi-cle through the cargo compartment.
Related information
Keyless locking and unlocking
* (p. 262)
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces
*
(p. 261)
Remote key range (p. 250)
Foot movement tailgate operation
*
(p. 272)
Antenna locations for the start and lock system
The antennas for the keyless start system and keyless locking system * are integrated in the
vehicle.
Location of the antennas:
Under the cup holder in the front section of the tunnel console
In the upper front section of the left-side rear door 10
In the upper front section of the right-side rear door10
In the center of the rear seat backrest 10
10
Only in vehicles equipped with keyless locking and unlocking *.
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WARNING
Individuals with an implanted pacemaker should not allow the pacemaker to comecloser than 22 cm (9 in.) to the Keylesssystem antennas. The aim of this is to pre-vent disturbances between the pacemakerand the Keyless system.
Related information
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces
*
(p. 261)
Remote key range (p. 250)
Locking and unlocking from inside the vehicle The doors and tailgate can be locked and unlocked from inside the vehicle using thecentral lock buttons in the front doors.
Central locking
Button with indicator light for locking and unlocking in front door.
Unlocking using the front door buttons
–Press the button to unlock all side
doors and the tailgate.
Alternative unlocking method
Alternative unlocking method using side door open- ing handle 11
.
–Pull either of the side door inside opening handles and release.
> Depending on the remote key settings,
either all doors will be unlocked or just the selected door will be unlocked andopened. To change this setting, tap
Settings
My CarLockingRemote and
Interior Unlock in the Top view of the
center display.
Locking using the front door buttons
–Press the button (both front doors
must be closed).
> All doors and the tailgate will lock.
11 The illustration is generic - details may vary according to vehicle model.
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Opening and closing the power tailgate*
The tailgate can be opened and closed auto- matically with the power trunk release.
OpeningTo open the power tailgate, do one of the fol- lowing:
–Press and hold the button on the
remote key until the tailgate begins to open.
–Press and hold the button on the
dashboard until the tailgate begins to open.
–Press lightly on the tailgate's outside han- dle.
–Move your foot in a kicking motion * under
the rear bumper.
Closing
To close 13
the power tailgate, do one of the
following:
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–Press the button on the lower edge of
the tailgate to close.
> The tailgate will close automatically and remain unlocked.
NOTE
The button remains active 24 hours after the tailgate was opened. After thistime, the tailgate must be closed man-ually.
If the tailgate has been open for morethan 30 minutes, it will automaticallyclose slowly.
–Press and hold the button on the
remote key.
> The tailgate closes automatically and an audible signal sounds – the tailgate will remain unlocked.
–Press and hold the button on the
dashboard.
> The tailgate closes automatically and an audible signal sounds – the tailgate will remain unlocked.
–Move your foot in a kicking motion * under
the rear bumper.
> The tailgate closes automatically and an audible signal sounds – the tailgate will remain unlocked.
Closing and locking
–Press the button on the lower edge of
the tailgate to close and simultaneously lock 13
both the tailgate and doors (all
doors must be closed in order to lock).
> The tailgate closes automatically – the tailgate and doors lock, and the alarm is armed.
NOTE
One of the vehicle's remote keys must be within range for locking and unlock-ing to be possible.
When the keyless locking or closing
*
functions are used, three audible signals
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Kicking motion within the sensor's activation area.
Related information
Keyless and touch-sensitive surfaces
*
(p. 261)
Opening and closing the power tailgate
*
(p. 269)
Remote key range (p. 250)
Private Locking The tailgate and the glove compartment can be locked using the private locking functionto prevent them from being opened, e.g.when the vehicle is left at a workshop or witha valet.
The function button for pri- vate locking is located in thecenter display's Functionview. Depending on the cur-rent status of the lock,
Private Locking Unlockedor Private Locking Lockedwill be displayed.
Related information
Activating and deactivating private locking (p. 274)
Activating and deactivating private locking
Private locking is activated using the function button in the center display and a PIN code.
NOTE
For the valet lock function to be activated the car must be in at least ignition mode I.
Two codes are used for private locking:
A security code, which is created the first time the function is used.
A PIN code, which is changed each timethe function is activated.
Entering security code before initial
use
The first time the function is used, a securitycode must be selected. This code can then beused to deactivate private locking if theselected PIN code has been forgotten or lost.The security code functions as a PUK (secur-ity) code for all PIN codes used for privatelocking. Save the security code in a safe place.
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Arming and disarming the alarm
The alarm is armed when the vehicle is locked.
Arming the alarmLock and arm the vehicle by
pressing the lock button on the remote key
.
touch the marked surface on the outside of the door handle or the rubberized pres- sure plate on the tailgate 16
.
If the vehicle is equipped with both keyless locking/unlocking * and power tailgate *, the
button
on the lower edge of the tailgate
can also be used to lock and arm the vehicle.
A red LED light on the dashboard will flash every other second when the vehicle is locked and thealarm is armed.
Disarming the alarmUnlock and disarm the vehicle alarm by
pressing the unlock button on the remote key
.
grip a door handle or lightly press the tail- gate's rubberized button 16
.
Disarming the alarm without a functioning
remote key
The vehicle can be unlocked and disarmed even if the remote key is not functioning, e.g. ifthe battery is discharged.
1. Open the driver's door using the detacha- ble key blade.
> This will trigger the alarm.
Location of the backup key reader in the cup holder.
2. Place the remote key on the key symbol inthe backup reader in the tunnel console's cup holder. 3. Turn the start knob clockwise and release.
> The alarm will be disarmed.
Turning off a triggered alarm–Press the unlock button on the remote key or put the ignition into mode I by turning
the start knob clockwise and then releas-ing it.
Automatically arming and disarming the alarm
Automatically arming the alarm helps prevent inadvertently leaving the vehicle without alarmprotection. If the vehicle is unlocked using the remote key (and the alarm is disarmed) but none of thedoors or tailgate are opened within twominutes, the alarm will be automaticallyrearmed. The vehicle will also re-lock. On some markets, the alarm will be automati- cally armed following a slight delay after thedriver's door has been opened and closedwithout being locked. To change this setting:1. Tap
Settings in the center display's Top
view.
2. Tap
My CarLocking.
3. Select
Passive Arming Deactivation to
temporarily deactivate the function.
16 Vehicles with keyless locking and unlocking *.