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lock
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 vehicle,  press the lo ck button brie fly ⇒ fig. 48 . The indicators 
flash once.
By pressing the lock button  twice  ⇒page 78, fig. 48    both the locking 
security mechanism (double lock) and th e volumetric alarm* are deactivated 
but the perimetric alarm* remains active and this is indicated by the indicator 
light on the driver’s door.
Selective unlocking*
When the button    ⇒page 78, fig. 48   is pressed once, the driver's door 
is unlocked, all others remain locked.
Press the button    ⇒page 78, fig. 48    twice to unlock all doors.
WARNING
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Incorrect use of the key can result in critical injuries.
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Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle; in case of emer-
gency they may not be able to leave  the vehicle or look after themselves.
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Never leave any of the vehicle keys in the vehicle. This could result in 
serious injuries, accidents or the theft of your vehicle. Always take the key 
with you when you leave the vehicle.
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Unsupervised use of a key could me an that the engine is started or that 
electrical equipment is used (e.g. elec tric windows). Risk of accident. The 
vehicle can be locked using the remote control key. This could result in 
people being trapped in the vehicle in an emergency.Note
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The radio-frequency remote control ca n also be programmed so that only 
the driver's door is unlocked the first time that the unlocking button on the 
radio frequency remote control key is pressed. When the button is pressed 
once more, all doors and the tailgate will be unlocked.
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The remote control functions only when you are in range  ⇒page 78, 
fig. 49 (red area).
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If the vehicle is unlocked using the     button, the vehicle will be 
locked again automatically if any of the doors or the tailgate are not opened 
within 30 seconds of unlocking the vehicle. This function prevents the vehicle 
from remaining unlocked if the unlocking button is pressed by mistake.
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If the vehicle cannot be opened and  closed using the remote control, the 
remote control key will have to be re-synchronised  ⇒page 79.
Changing the batteryIf the battery indicator does not flash when the buttons are pushed, the 
battery must be replaced.
Caution
Use of inappropriate batteries may damage the radio frequency remote 
control. For this reason, always replac e the dead battery with another of the 
same size and power.
For the sake of the environment
The flat batteries must be disposed of in accordance with regulations 
governing the protection of the environment.Synchronising the remote control keySynchronising the remote control key
– Use both keys that have been delivered with the vehicle; the key  with the remote and the normal key  ⇒page 78, fig. 48  
⇒ page 78, fig. 49 .
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–Maximum time allowed for synchronising is 30 seconds.
– The normal key is used to activate the ignition, and the key with  the remote control is the key to be programmed.
– Check that the car is open before commencing programming.
– Place the key without remote control in the contact inside the  steering and ignition lock.
– Use the key with remote control and mechanically lock the  vehicle from the driver's door.
– Open and close the driver's door lock mechanically, using the  remote control key.
–  At the  same time press the button   on the remot
e control 
key.
– Complete the procedure by removing the key from the contact
It is possible that the vehicle could no  longer be opened and closed with the 
remote control if the button   is repeatedly pressed outside of the effective 
range of the radio frequency remote cont rol. The remote control key will have 
to be resynchronised.
Spare remote control keys are available from Authorised Service Centres, they 
must be matched to the locking system.
Anti-theft alarm system*Description of anti-theft alarm system*
The anti-theft alarm triggers an alarm if unauthorised move-
ments are detected around the vehicle.The anti-theft alarm makes it more difficult to break into the vehicle or steal 
it. Audible and visible alarms are triggered if the car is opened using the 
mechanical key, or if unauthorised  access is gained to the vehicle.
The anti-theft alarm system is automatically switched on when the vehicle is 
locked. For this, either turn the key once in the lock towards the locking posi-
tion or press button     on the radio-frequency remote control*. The 
system is activated immediately and the indicator light located on the 
driver’s door will flash along with the indicators indicating that the alarm and 
the locking security system (double lock) have been turned on.
When the vehicle is locked the indicator lamps light up only if the alarm has 
been correctly activated (all the protection zones should be correctly closed).
If any of the doors or the bonnet are open, when the alarm is connected these 
will not be included in the protection zones of the vehicle. If the door or 
bonnet is subsequently closed, they wi ll automatically be included in the 
vehicle protection zones and the indicators will flash accordingly.
When does the system trigger an alarm?
The alarm system is triggered, in the locked vehicle, when:•
a door
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the bonnet or
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the tailgate
are unduly opened
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or the ignition is switched on
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The acoustic signals sound and the indicators flash for approx. 30 seconds.
How is the alarm switched off?
To deactivate the anti theft alarm, the key must be turned to the open position 
in the driver’s door and the ignition 
must be turned on within 15 seconds, or 
the button   on the remote control may also be used.
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The indicator light flashes twice on opening and the alarm is deactivated.
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The indicator light flashes once on closing and the alarm is activated.
In vehicles equipped with an additional* alarm system, if the vehicle is 
opened using the driver's door key, you have 15 sec to insert the key in the 
ignition lock and activate the ignition. Otherwise, the alarm will go off for 30 
sec. and the ignition will be blocked.
In vehicles with keys without remote co ntrol it is necessary to wait 30 seconds 
until the alarm stops. Then lock the vehicle using the key and repeat the 
above process.
If the vehicle is opened at any door othe r than the driver's door or the tailgate 
the alarm will go off for 30 seconds.Note
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After 28 days the indicator light will switch off to prevent the battery 
running down where the vehicle has been left parked for a long period of 
time. The alarm system remains activated.
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If, after the alarm has stopped, attempts are made to open another 
protection zone, the alarm will be triggered again.
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The alarm system can be activated or deactivated using the remote 
control  ⇒page 78.
Volumetric sensor*
Monitoring or control function incorporated in the anti-theft 
alarm*, that detects unauthoriz ed vehicle entry using ultra-
sound.The system consists of 3 sensor s, 2 emitters and a receptor.
Activation
– It is automatically turned on with the anti-theft alarm, when the  vehicle is locked mechanically with the key and when the button  on the remote control is used.
Deactivation
– Open the vehicle with the key, either mechanically
3) or by 
pressing the button on the remote control.
– Press the button   on the remote control twice. Only the volu- metric sensor is deactivated. The alarm system remains acti-
vated.
The interior monitoring system will be  switched on automatically with the 
anti-theft alarm. All  of the doors and the tailgate  must be closed to activate 
the sensor of the interior monitoring system.
The interior monitor should be switched off, if for example animals are briefly 
left in the locked vehicle. Their movements could otherwise trigger an alarm.
The interior monitor should also be deactivated if the windows are left 
slightly open, otherwise the alarm may be triggered due to the effect caused 
by wind entering the vehicle.
3)The time period from when the door is opened until the key is inserted in the contact
should not exceed 15 sec., otherwise the alarm will be triggered.
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Note•
If, after deactivating the volumetric sensor, the vehicle is locked using the 
remote control or the key in the door lo ck in under 30 seconds, the volumetric 
sensor will remain deactivated. The other functions of the antitheft alarm* 
will remain activated. After this time,  the deactivation function of the volu-
metric sensor is cancelled.
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If the vehicle is relocked and the al arm is activated without the volumetric 
sensor function, relocking will activate the alarm with all its functions, except 
the volumetric sensor. This function is  reactivated when the alarm is next 
switched on, unless it is deliberately switched off.
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If the alarm has been triggered by the volumetric sensor, this will be indi-
cated by a flashing of the indicator on the driver's door. The flash is different 
to the flash indicating the alarm is activated.
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If the alarm is triggered three times by the volumetric sensor, the alarm 
system is no longer triggered.
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Triggering caused by other sensors (doors, boot opening, etc.) will 
continue.
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Ta i l g a t eOpening and locking
The operation of the tailgate opening system is electric. It is 
activated by using the handle on the tailgate
Opening the tailgate
– Pull on the release lever and lift the tailgate ⇒ fig. 50. The 
keyhole should now be in a vertical position  ⇒fig. 51 .
Closing the tailgate
– Grip the tailgate by the handle on the interior lining and close it,  using a light movement.When the keyhole    ⇒fig. 51  is in a vertical position, the tailgate will open 
and lock automatically using the central locking system. Also, the tailgate 
may be opened and locked using a key.
When the keyhole is horizontal    ⇒fig. 51 , if the tailgate is closed it 
remains locked and can only be opened again using the main key.
To open the tailgate the key must be turned all the way    ⇒fig. 51  in the 
direction of the arrow. In this position the key may not be removed from the 
lock.
Fig. 50  Boot lid: opening 
from the outside
Fig. 51  Closing the tail-
gate
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84If the keyhole is in horizontal position, this implies that the tailgate is locked 
and can only be opened using the main key.
WARNING
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Always close the tailgate properly. Risk of accident or injury.
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Do not close the tailgate by pushing it down with your hand on the 
window. The glass could shatter. Risk of injury!
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Ensure the tailgate is locked after closing. If not, it may open unexpect-
edly while driving.
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Never allow children to play in or around the vehicle. A locked vehicle 
can be subjected to extremely high and low temperatures, depending on 
the time of year. This could cause serious injuries/illness. It could even 
have fatal consequences. Close and lock both the tailgate and all the other 
doors when you are not using the vehicle.
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Never close the tailgate without observin g  a n d  e n s u r i n g  i t  i s  c l e a r,  t o  d o  
otherwise could cause serious injury to you and others. Make sure that no 
one is in the path of the tailgate.
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Never drive with the tailgate open or half-closed, exhaust gasses may 
penetrate into the interior of the vehicle. Danger of poisoning!
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If only the boot is opened then do  not leave the key inside. The vehicle 
may not be opened if the key is left inside.
WindowsOpening or closing the windows electrically* 
The front and rear electric windows can be operated using the 
controls in the driver's door.Opening and closing the windows
– Press the button   to open a window.
– Pull button   to close a window  ⇒.Always close the windows fully if you park the vehicle or leave it unattended 
⇒.
You can use the electric windows for approx. 10 minutes after switching off 
the ignition if neither the driver door  nor the front passenger door has been 
opened and the key has not been removed from the ignition.
Fig. 52  Detail of driver 
door: controls for the front 
and rear windows
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Buttons in the driver door
Button for window in front left door
Button for window in front right door
Buttons for rear windows* Safety switch for deactivating the electric window buttons in the rear 
doors
Button for window in rear right door
Button for window in rear left door
Safety switch 
*
Safety switch   in the driver door can  be used to disable the electric window 
buttons in the rear doors.
Safety switch not pressed: buttons on rear doors are activated.
Safety switch pressed: buttons on rear doors are deactivated.
WARNING
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Incorrect use of the electric windows can result in injury.
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Never close the tailgate without observing and ensuring it is clear, to do 
otherwise could cause serious injury to you and others. Make sure that no 
one is in the path of a window.
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Always take the vehicle key with you when you leave the vehicle.
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Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle, particularly if 
they have access to the keys. Unsupervised use of a key could mean that 
the engine is started or that electrical equipment is used (e.g. electric 
windows). Risk of accident. The door s can be locked using the remote 
control key. This could result in people being trapped in the vehicle in an 
emergency.
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The electric windows will work until the key has been removed from the 
ignition and one of the front doors has been opened.
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If necessary, use the safety switch to disable the rear electric windows. 
Make sure that they have been disabled.Note
If the window is not able to close becau se it is stiff or because of an obstruc-
tion, the window will automatically open again ⇒ page 86. If this happens, 
check why the window could not be closed before attempting to close it 
again.One-touch opening and closing* 
The one-touch opening and closing function is only possible 
on the front doors and can only be activated from the driver's 
door.One-touch closing
– Pull up the button for the window briefly to the second position.  The window closes fully.
One-touch opening
– Push down the button for the window briefly to the second posi- tion. The window opens fully.
Restoring one-touch opening and closing
– Close all windows.
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– Use the key to lock the vehicle  from outside and hold the key in 
the lock position for at least one second. The one-touch function 
is now ready for operation.The buttons  ⇒page 84, fig. 52    and   have two levels for opening the 
window and two for closing it. This makes it easier to open or close windows 
to the desired position.
One-touch closing does not work when the ignition has been switched off, 
even if the key is in the ignition.
The automatic open and close function will not work if the battery has been 
temporarily disconnected, or if the batter y is flat. The function then has to be 
reactivated.
The one-touch function and roll-back fu nction will not work if there is a 
malfunction in the electric windows.  Contact an Authorised Service Centre.Roll-back function
The windows have a roll-back function. This reduces the risk 
of injuries when the windows are closing.•
If a window is obstructed when closing automatically, the window stops 
at this point and lowers immediately  ⇒.
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If this happens, check immediately (within 10 seconds) why the window 
could not be closed before  attempting to close it again. After 10 seconds the 
normal automatic function resumes.
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If the window is still obstructed, the window stops at this point.
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If there is no obvious reason why the window cannot be closed, try to 
close it again within five seconds.
If you wait longer than 5 - 10 seconds, the window will open fully when you 
operate one of the buttons. On e-touch closing is reactivated. The one-touch function and roll-back function will not work if there is a 
malfunction in the electric windows. 
Contact an Authorised Service Centre.
WARNING
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Incorrect use of the electric windows can result in injury.
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Always take the key with you when leaving the vehicle, even if you only 
intend to be gone for a short time. Please ensure that children are never left 
unsupervised in the vehicle.
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The electric windows will work unti l the key has been removed from the 
ignition and one of the front doors has been opened.
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Never close the tailgate without observing and ensuring it is clear, to do 
otherwise could cause serious injury to  you and others. Make sure that no 
one is in the path of a window.
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Never allow people to remain in the vehicle when you close the vehicle 
from the outside. The windows cannot be opened even in an emergency.Note
The roll-back function is deactivate d if the windows are closed from the 
outside of the vehicle using the ignition key for convenience closing 
⇒ page 86.Convenience opening and closing* Using the door lock
– Hold the key in the door lock of the driver door in either the 
locking or the unlocking position until all windows are either 
opened or closed.
– Release the key to interrupt this function.
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Sliding/tilting roof*Opening and closing the sliding/tilting roof
The sliding/tilting sunroof is opened and closed using the 
rotary button when the ignition is switched on.Closing the sliding/tilting sunroof
– Turn the rotary button to position    ⇒fig. 53  ⇒ .
Opening/tilting the sliding/tilting sunroof
– Turn the rotary button to position  . The sunroof opens to the  convenience position where wind noise is reduced.
– To open the roof further, turn the switch to position   and hold  the switch in this position until the roof opens to the desired 
position. Tilting the sliding/tilting sunroof
– Turn the rotary button to position  .
Always close the sliding/tilting roof fully if you park the vehicle or leave it 
unattended 
⇒.
The sliding/tilting sunroof can be operat ed for up to about ten minutes after 
the ignition has been switched off, pr ovided the driver door and the front 
passenger door are not opened.
Sunroof blind
The sunroof blind is opened together with the sliding/tilting roof. If required, 
it can be closed by hand when the sunroof is closed.
WARNING
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Incorrect use of the sliding/tilting sunroof can result in injury.
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Never close the sliding/tilting sunr oof without observing and ensuring 
it is clear, to do otherwise could cause serious injury to you and others. 
Make sure that no one is in the path of the sliding/tilting sunroof.
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Always take the vehicle key with you when you leave the vehicle.
•
Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle, particularly if 
they have access to the keys. Unsupervised use of a key could mean that 
the engine is started or that electrical equipment is used (e.g. electric 
sliding/tilting sunroof). Risk of accide nt! The doors can be locked using the 
remote control key. This could result in people being trapped in the vehicle 
in an emergency.
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The sliding/tilting sunroof continues  to function until one of the front 
doors is opened and the key removed from the ignition.
Fig. 53  Roof lining 
description: rotary sun 
roof control
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88Convenience closing*Using the door lock
– Hold the key in the door lock of the driver's door in the locking 
position until the sliding/tilting sunroof is closed.
– Release the key to interrupt this function.
NoteThe sliding/tilting sunroof rotary button  remains in the last position selected 
if the roof is closed using convenience closing from outside the vehicle and 
will have to be re-positioned the next time you drive.Roll-back function of the sliding/tilting roof*
The sliding/tilting roof has a  roll-back function which prevents larger objects 
getting trapped when the roof is closed. The roll-back function does not 
prevent fingers getting pinched against  the roof opening. The sliding/tilting 
sunroof stops and opens again immediately if it is obstructed when closing.
If the sliding/tilting roof has been opened again by the roll-back function, it 
can be closed only by pressing the rotary  button at the front in position   
⇒ fig. 54  until the sliding/tilting roof has closed fully. Please note that the 
sunroof will now close without the roll-back function.
Operation in the event of a breakdown
In the event of a breakdown, the sunroof may be closed manually.•
Remove the plastic cover by inserting a screwdriver in the rear section.
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Remove the lever from the cover fastening, insert it in the opening as far 
as possible (pushing against the spring) and close the sliding roof.
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Fit the lever back into position.
Fig. 54  Roof lining 
description: rotary sun 
roof control
Fig. 55  Emergency 
closing handle
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