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Close the trunk lid manually.
1Wipers
2 Instrument cluster
3 Turn signal indicator, high
beams
4 Light switch element
The indicator/warning lights can light up in a variety of combina-
tions and colors.
Several of the lights are
checked for proper functioning
and light up temporarily when
the engine is started or standby
state is switched on.
1
Exterior mirrors
2 Power windows
3 Central locking system
4 Unlocking the trunk lid
1 Selector lever
2 Controller
3 Auto Start/Stop cancel button
4 Sport mode button
5 Park Assistant button
Trunk lid
Opening
Press and hold the but-
ton on the remote con-
trol for approximately 1
second. Depending on
the setting, the doors
may also unlock, refer
to page 81.
Closing
Displays and control ele-
ments
In the vicinity of the steer-
ing wheel
Indicator/warning lights
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2
3
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drive-ready state switched on.1Depress the brake pedal.
2 Press on the clutch pedal
and shift to Neutral.
3 Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated auto-
matically for a brief time and is
stopped as soon as the engine
starts.
Most of the indicator/warning
lights in the instrument cluster
light up for a varied length of
time.
1 Depress the brake pedal.
2 Press the Start/Stop button.
The ignition is activated auto-
matically for a brief time and is
stopped as soon as the engine
starts.
Most of the indicator/warning
lights in the instrument cluster
light up for a varied length of
time.
Safety information
WARNING
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or
ventilation is insufficient, harmful
exhaust gases can enter into the
vehicle. The exhaust gases con-
tain pollutants which are colorless
and odorless. In enclosed areas,
exhaust gases can also accumu-
late outside of the vehicle. There
is danger to life. Keep the exhaust
pipe free and ensure sufficient
ventilation.
WARNING
An unsecured vehicle can begin
to move and possibly roll away.
There is a risk of an accident.
Before exiting, secure the vehicle
against rolling.
In order to ensure that the vehicle
is secured against rolling away,
follow the following:

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settings, refer to page 93:
• If the locking of the vehicle is confirmed with a light signal
or a sound signal.
• If the exterior mirrors are automatically folded in when
the vehicle is locked. The
exterior mirrors are not folded
in when the hazard warning
flashers are switched on.
• If the headlight courtesy delay feature is activated during
locking.
1 Close the driver's door.
2 Press the button on the
remote control.
The following functions are exe-
cuted:
• All doors, the trunk lid, and the fuel filler flap are locked.
• With alarm system: The alarm system will be switched on.
If the drive-ready state is still
switched on when you lock the
vehicle, the vehicle horn honks
twice. In this case, the
drive-ready state must be
switched off by means of the
Start/Stop button. The windows are closed in the
area close to the vehicle, as
long as the button on the remote
control is pressed.
The function is not available for
the first 10 seconds after lock-
ing.
• The interior lights are
switched on, unless they were
manually switched off. For
switching the interior lights
on/off manually, refer to page
162.
• Depending on the settings, the exterior lighting, refer to
page 159, will be switched on.
Locking the vehicleWith Smart Key System:
convenient closing
Safety information
WARNING
With convenient closing, body
parts can be jammed. There is a
risk of injury. Make sure that the
area of movement of the doors is
clear during convenient closing.
Closing
Press and hold the button
on the remote control after
locking.
Switching on the interior
and exterior lights
Press the button on the
remote control with the
vehicle locked.

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under the cover and push the
cover out.
Use the thumb for counter support
to prevent the cover from falling out
of the door handle.
3 Remove the cover.
4 Unlock or lock the door lock
using the integrated key.
The other doors must be
unlocked or locked from the
inside.
The activated alarm system is
triggered when the door is
opened, if the vehicle has been
unlocked via the door lock.
The alarm system is not
switched on if the vehicle is
locked with the integrated key. In the event of a severe acci-
dent, the vehicle is automatically
unlocked. The hazard warning
system and interior lights come
on.
Buttons for the central locking
system.
• The fuel filler flap remains
unlocked.
• The vehicle is not secured against theft when locking.
Alarm system
Buttons for the central
locking system
General information
Overview
Locking
Press the button with the
front doors closed.
Unlocking
Press the button.

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Grasp the handle of a vehicle
door completely.
In addition, the following func-
tions are executed:
• If a driver profile was assigned to the vehicle key,
this driver profile will be acti-
vated and the settings that
are stored in it will be applied.
• The interior lights are switched on, unless they were
manually switched off.
• Folded in exterior mirrors are folded out.
If the exterior mirrors were folded in
via the button in the car’s interior,
they will not be f olded out when
unlocking.
• With alarm system: The alarm
system will be switched off.
The behavior of the vehicle
during locking via the Smart Key
System depends on the follow-
ing settings, refer to page 93: • If the locking of the vehicle is
confirmed with a light signal
or a sound signal.
• If the exterior mirrors are automatically folded in when
the vehicle is locked. The
exterior mirrors are not folded
in when the hazard warning
flashers are switched on.
• If the headlight courtesy delay feature is activated during
locking.
Close the driver's door.
Touch the grooved surface on
the handle of a closed vehicle
door with your finger for approx.
1 second without grasping the
door handle.
The following functions are exe-
cuted:
• All doors, the trunk lid, and the fuel filler flap are locked.
• With alarm system: The alarm system will be switched on.
Unlocking the vehicle
Locking
General information
Locking the vehicle

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3"Doors/Key"
4 "Turn off after door opening"
Opening the front doors establishes
the idle state, refer to page 45.
The alarm system issues a
visual and acoustic signal when
someone attempts to open the
locked vehicle incorrectly.
When the vehicle is locked, the
vehicle alarm system reacts to
the following changes:
• Opening a door, the hood or
the trunk lid.
• Movements in the car's inte- rior.
• Changes in the vehicle tilt, e. g., during attempts at stealing
a wheel or when towing the
vehicle.
• Disconnected battery voltage.
• Improper use of the socket for OBD Onboard Diagnosis.
• Locking the vehicle while a device is connected to the
socket for the OBD Onboard-
Diagnosis. For socket for the
OBD Onboard Diagnosis,
refer to page 309.
The alarm system signals the
following changes visually and
acoustically:
• Acoustic alarm: Depending on local regulations, the acoustic
alarm may be suppressed.
• Visual alarm: By flashing of the hazard warning system
and headlights, where
required.
Do not modify the system to
ensure function of the alarm
system.
When you unlock and lock the
vehicle, either with the remote
control or with Comfort entry, the
alarm system is switched off and
on at the same time.
The alarm system is triggered
when a door is opened if the
door was unlocked using the
integrated key in the door lock.
Switching off the alarm, refer to
page 97.
The trunk lid can be opened
even when the alarm system is
switched on.
After the trunk lid is closed, it is
locked and monitored again pro-
vided the doors are locked. The
hazard warning system flashes
Alarm system
Concept
General information
Switching on/off
Opening the doors with
the alarm system switched
on
Opening the trunk lid with
the alarm system switched
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motion sensor can trigger an
alarm, although no unauthorized
action occurred.
Possible situations for an
unwanted alarm:
• In automatic vehicle washes.
• In duplex garages.
• During transport on trains car-rying vehicles, at sea or on a
trailer.
• With animals in the vehicle.
• When the vehicle is locked after start of fueling.
The tilt alarm sensor and the
interior motion sensor can be
switched off in such situations.
The indicator light lights up for
approx. 2 seconds and then
continues to flash.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior
motion sensor are switched off
until the vehicle is locked again.
• Unlock the vehicle with the remote control.
• Unlock the vehicle with the integrated key and activate
the drive-ready state via
emergency detection of the vehicle key, refer to page 85.
• With Smart Key System: when carrying the vehicle key,
grasp the driver’s door or front
passenger door handle com-
pletely.
The windows can be opened
with the vehicle key from the
outside as well as closed with
Smart Key System.
Additional information: Vehicle
key, refer to page 80.
Switching off the tilt alarm
sensor and interior motion
sensor
Press the button on the
remote control within 10
seconds as soon as the
vehicle is locked.
Switching off the alarm
Power windows
General information
Safety information
WARNING
When operating the windows,
body parts and objects can be
jammed. There is a risk of injury
or risk of damage to property.
Make sure that the area of move-
ment of the windows is clear
during opening and closing.
Overview
Power windows

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1Guide the safety belt slowly
over shoulder and hip to put it
on.
2 Insert the tongue plate into
the safety belt buckle. The
safety belt buckle must
engage audibly. 1
Hold the safety belt firmly.
2 Press the red button in the
safety belt buckle.
3 Guide the safety belt back
into its roll-up mechanism.
The safety belt warning is
issued when the driver's safety
belt is not buckled.
The safety belt warning is also
active when the front passenger
seat belt is not buckled or
objects are on the front passen-
ger seat.
The safety belt warning is also
activated when a passenger
unbuckles a safety belt during
the trip.
WARNING
Correct use of the seat belts when
pregnant:
Pregnant women must wear a
seat belt. Consult your physician
for advice on correct way to wear
a seat belt. Position the lap belt as
low as possible over the hips and
the shoulder belt completely over
the shoulder, passing the center
of the chest, so tha t the seat belt
does not apply any pressure to
the abdomen.
Buckling the safety belt
Unbuckling the safety belt
Safety belt warning for
driver's seat and front pas-
senger seat
General information
Display in the instrument
cluster
The indicator light lights up
and a signal sounds.
Make sure that the safety
belts are positioned cor-
rectly. The safety belt
warning can also be acti-
vated if objects are placed
on the front passenger
seat.