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Deactivating safe securing system
– Press button twice in 2 seconds. Further information page 39.Boot lid remote release

– Press button for about 2 second. Further information page 42.Folding out of the key– Press button .Folding up of the key– Press button and collapse the key bit in the housing.
The turn signal lights flash twice as confir mation that the vehicle has been unlocked.
The vehicle will lock again automatically if you unlock the vehicle using button but
do not open a door or the boot lid within th e next 30 seconds. This function is intended
to prevent the car being unlocked unintentionally.
In addition, when the car is unlocked, the electrically adjustable seats and exterior
mirrors* move into the position assigned to this key. The stored setting of driver seat
and exterior mirrors is retrieved.
Display of the locking
The turn signal lights flash once to confir m that the vehicle has been correctly locked.
If the vehicle is locked by pr essing the button and some doors or the boot lid are
not closed, the turn signal lights flash only after closing.
WARNING
If the vehicle is locked from the outside and the safe securing system is acti-
vated, there must not be any person in the vehicle as it is then not possible to
open either a door or a window from the inside. The locked doors make it more
difficult for rescuers to get into th e vehicle in an emergency - hazard!
Note
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Operate the radio remote control only when the doors and boot lid are closed and
you have visual contact with the vehicle.

Once in the car, you must not press the lock button
 of the radio remote control
before inserting the key into the ignition lock in order to avoid the car being inadvert-
ently locked and the alarm system* being sw itched on. Should this happen, press the
unlock button
 of the radio remote control.
Syncronisation of the remote controlIf the vehicle cannot be unlocked by actuatin g the remote control system then it is
possible that the code in the key and the control unit in the vehicle are no longer
synchronised. This can occur when the button s on the radio-operated key are actuated
a number of times outside of the operative range of the equipment or the battery on
the remote control was replaced.
This means it is necessary to synchronise the code as follows:
Press any button on the remote control.

pressing of the button means that the door will unlock with the key within 1
minute.
Anti-theft alarm system*DescriptionThe anti-theft alarm system increases the level of protection against people seeking to
break into the vehicle. The system triggers audible and visual warning signals if an
attempt is made to break into the vehicle.
How is the alarm system activated?
The anti-theft alarm system is activated au tomatically when the vehicle is locked with
the key on the driver's door or by using th e radio remote control. It is activated 30
seconds after locking the door.
How is the alarm system deactivated?
The anti-theft alarm system is deactivated if the vehicle is unlocked by only using the
radio remote control. The anti-theft alarm system is reactivated if the vehicle is not
opened within 30 seconds after transmitting the radio signal.
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Safety
Driving Tips
General Maintenance
Breakdown assistance
Technical Data
Once you unlock the vehicle by inserting the ke
y into the driver door you then have to
insert the key into the ignition lock and switch the ignition on within 15 seconds after
opening the door in order to deactiva te the anti-theft alarm system. The alarm will be
triggered if you do not switch on the ignition within 15 seconds.
When is the alarm triggered?
The following security areas of the locked vehicle are monitored:

Bonnet,

Boot lid,
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Doors,
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Ignition lock,
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Angle of the vehicle* page 45,

Vehicle interior* page 45,

A drop in voltage of the on-board power supply.
An alarm is immediately triggered if either of the two battery terminals is disconnected
while the anti-theft alarm system is activated.
How is the alarm switched off?
You switch the alarm off if you unlock the vehi cle with the radio remote control or if you
switch the ignition on.Note
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The working life of the alarm siren is 6 years. More detailed information is available
by a specialist garage.

Before leaving the car, check that all the doors, windows and the electric
sliding/tilting roof* are properly closed in order to ensure that the anti-theft alarm
system is fully operational.
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Coding of the radio remote control and th e receiver unit precludes the use of the
radio remote control from other vehicles.
Interior monitor* and Towing protection monitoring*Switch off the interior monitor and towing protection monitoring– Switch off the ignition.
– Open the driver door.
–Press the button

at the centre column on the driver side fig. 32 , the symbol

which lights up in the button changes from red to orange.
– Lock the vehicle within 30 seconds.
The interior monitor and the towing protec tion monitoring are switched on again
automatically the next ti me the car is locked.Note

You can switch the interior monitor and th e towing protection monitoring off if
there is a possibility that movements from (e.g. children or animals) inside the vehicle
interior or if the vehicle must be transported (e.g. by train or ship) or towed, might
trigger the alarm.

The opened storage compartment for spectacles reduces the effectiveness of the
interior monitor. In order to ensure the func tion of the interior monitor to be fully
operational, always close the storage comp artment for spectacles before locking the
vehicle.
Fig. 32 Button for interior monitor and
towing protection monitoring
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Power windows*Buttons on the driver's doorThe power windows operate only when ignition is switched on.Opening a window – A window is opened by pressing lightly on the respective button in the door. The
process stops when one releases the button.
– Additionally you can open the window auto matically (fully opened) by pressing the
button up to the stop. Renewe d pressing of the button causes the window to stop
immediately.Closing a window– A window is closed through pulling lightly on the respective button in the door. The closing process stops when one releases the button.
– Additionally you can close the window auto matically (fully closed) by pulling the
button up to the stop. Renewed pulling of the button causes the window to stop
immediately.
The buttons for the individual windows are located in the armrest of the driver's door
 fig. 33 , front passenger door and in the rear doors* page 47.
Buttons for the power windows in the armrest for the driver Button for the power window in the driver's door Button for the power window in the front passenger's door
Button for the power window in the rear door on the right*
Button for the power window in the rear door on the left*
Safety pushbutton*
Safety pushbutton*
You can deactivate the buttons for power wind ows at rear doors by pressing the safety
pushbutton fig. 33 . The buttons for power windows at rear doors are activated
again by pressing the safety pushbutton again.
If the buttons for the rear doors are deactivated, the indicator light
 in the safety
switch lights up.
WARNING

If you lock the vehicle from the outside, do not leave any person in the
vehicle since it is no longer possible to open the windows from the inside in an
emergency.

The system is fitted with a force limiter page 47. If there is an obstacle, the
closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centimeters.
You should then take particular care when closing the windows! You may
otherwise suffer severe injuries as a re sult of getting an arm, for example,
jammed in the window!
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It is recommended to deactivate the el ectrically operated power windows in
the rear doors (safety pushbutton) fig. 33 when children are being trans-
ported on the rear seats.Note

After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the windows for a
further 10 minutes. During this time the automatic closing and opening functions of
the window will operate. The power window s are switched off completely once you
open the driver or front passenger door.

When driving always use the existing he ating, air conditioning and ventilation
system for ventilating the interior of the vehicle. If the windows are opened, dust as
well as other dirt can get into the vehicle an d in addition the wind noise is more at
certain speeds.
Fig. 33 Buttons on the driver's door
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Button in front passenger door and in rear doorsA button for the relevant window is provided in these doors.Opening a window– Lightly press the appropriate button down and hold it until the window has moved
into the desired position.
– Additionally you can open the window automatically (fully opened) by pressing the button down up to the stop. Renewed pressing of the button causes the window
to stop immediately.Closing a window– Lightly press the appropriate button up and hold it until the window has moved
into the desired position.
– Additionally you can close the window auto matically (fully closed) by pressing the
button up up to the stop. Renewe d pressing of the button causes the window to
stop immediately.
WARNING
The system is fitted with a force limiter page 47. If there is an obstacle, the
closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centimeters.
You should then take particular care when closing the windows! You may
otherwise suffer severe injuries as a re sult of getting an arm, for example,
jammed in the window!
Note
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After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open or close the windows for a
further 10 minutes. During this time the au tomatic closing and opening functions of
the window will operate. The power window s are switched off completely once you
open the driver or front passenger door.

If the child safety lock is switched on, the lighting of the switch for the window lifter
in the rear doors* is not activated.
Force limiter of the power windowsThe electrically operated power windows are fitted with a force limiter. It reduces the
risk of bruises or injuries when closing the windows.
If there is an obstacle, the closing proces s is stopped and the window goes down by
several centimeters.
If the obstacle prevents the window from being closed during the next 10 seconds, the
closing process is interrupted once agai n and the window goes down by several
centimeters.
You must try to close the window once ag ain within 10 seconds after the window has
gone down twice, even if the obstacle wa s not yet removed, the closing process is
stopped. During this time it is not possible to automatically close the window. The
force limiter is still switched on.
The force limiter is only switched off, if you attempt to close the window within the next
10 seconds - the window closes now with full strength!
If you wait longer than 10 seconds, th e force limiter is switched on again.
WARNING
You should take particular care when closing the windows! You may otherwise
suffer severe injuries as a result of get ting an arm, for example, jammed in the
window!
Fig. 34 Position of button in front
passenger door
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Window convenience operationYou can open and close the electrically po wered windows as follows when unlocking
and locking the vehicle (only close the sliding/tilting roof):Opening a window– Hold the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the unlock position or
press the unlock button of the radio remote control until all the windows are
opened.Closing a window– Hold the key in the locking cylinder of the dr iver's door in the lock position or press
the lock button of the radio remote control until all the windows are closed.
You can interrupt the opening or closing operation of the windows immediately by
releasing the key or the lock button.
WARNING
The system is fitted with a force limiter page 47. If there is an obstacle, the
closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centimeters.
You should then take particular care when closing the windows! You may
otherwise suffer severe injuries as a re sult of getting an arm, for example,
jammed in the window!
Note
On vehicles fitted with an ti-theft alarm system the co nvenience window opening is
possible by means of the key in the locking cylinder only 45 seconds after deactivating
the warning system or after activating the anti-theft alarm system.Operational faultsElectrically operated power windows do not operate
If the battery of the car has been disconne cted and then reconnected, the electrically
operated power windows do not operate. The system must be activated. Proceed as
follows in order to re-establish the function:

Switch on the ignition.

Press the relevant switch top and hold it pressed as lo ng as necessary until the
window is closed.

Release the switch.

Press once again the relevant switch top and hold it pressed for approx. 3 seconds.
Operation in winter
Ice accumulating on the surface of the wi ndows during the winter may result in a
greater resistance when closing the windows and the window may stop and go down
several centimetres
It is necessary to put the force limiter out of operation in order to close the window
 page 47, “Force limiter of the power windows”.
WARNING
The system is fitted with a force limiter page 47. If there is an obstacle, the
closing process is stopped and the window goes down by several centimeters.
You should then take particular care when closing the windows! You may
otherwise suffer severe injuries as a re sult of getting an arm, for example,
jammed in the window!Electric sliding/tilting roof*Description
Fig. 35 Control dial for the power
sliding/tilting roof
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The sliding/tilting roof is operated by means of the control dial
page 48, fig. 35 and
only functions when the ignition is switched on. The control dial has several positions.
After switching the ignition off, it is still possible to open, close and tilt the sliding/tilting
roof for approx. 10 minutes. It is no longer possible to operate the sliding/tilting roof
after opening one of the front doors, however.
Note
If the battery has been disconnected an d reconnected, it is possible that the
sliding/tilting roof does not close fully. Here you have to set the control dial to the
switch position and press it forward for about 10 seconds.Opening and tiltingComfort position– Turn the switch to position page 48, fig. 35 .Opening fully– Turn the switch to position and hold it in this position (spring-tensioned posi-
tion).Tilting roof– Turn the switch to position .
When the sliding/tilting roof is in the comfort position, the intensity of the wind noise
is much less.
The sun screen is also opened automatically when the roof slides open. You can slide
the sun screen into the opened or closed position by hand when the sliding/tilting roof
is closed.
Caution
It may be necessary during winter to remo ve any ice and snow in the area of the
sliding/tilting roof before opening it in order to prevent damaging the opening
mechanism.
ClosingSliding closed/closing the sliding/tilting roof– Turn the switch to position page 48, fig. 35 .
Safety closing
The sliding/tilting roof is fitted with a force limiter. If an obstacle (e.g. ice) prevents
closing, the sliding/tilting roof stops and opens completely. You can close the
sliding/tilting roof completely without forc e limiter by pressing the switch to the
position page 48, fig. 35 at the front for as long as it takes for the sliding/tilting roof
to close completely .
WARNING
Close the sliding/tilting roof carefully - risk of injury!Convenience operationYou can also close an open sliding/tilting roof from the outside.
– Hold the key in the locking cylinder of the driver's door in the lock position or press
the lock button of the remote control until the sliding/tilting roof is closed .
The closing operation stops when one releases the key or the lock button.
WARNING
Close the sliding/tilting roof carefully - ri sk of injury! The force limiter does not
operate with the convenience closing.
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Emergency operationFig. 36 Detail of the headliner: Points for positioning screwdriver - left / emergency opera-
tion - rightYou can close and/or open the sliding/tilting roof by hand if the system is defect.
– Position the flat blade of a screwdriver ca refully against the rear edge of the cover
of the electrical drive at the points of the arrows fig. 36 .
– Pull the cover down.
– Insert an Allen key, Group 4, up to the stop into the opening fig. 36 and close
or open the sliding/tilting roof.
– Press on the cover again by first of all inserting the plastic lugs and then pushing the cover up.
– Have the malfunction rectified by a specialist garage.
Note
It is necessary after each emergency operation to move the sliding/tilting roof into the
basic position. Here you have to turn the co ntrol dial forward to the switch position
 page 48, fig. 35 and press for about 10 seconds.
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You can change the illumination period for the Coming Home Function by means
of the information display*.
Leaving Home FunctionThis function makes it possible to switch on the lights when approaching the vehicle.Switching on Leaving Home Function– The light switch is in the position automatic driving lamp control

.
– Unlock the vehicle with the radio remote control - the lights come on.
Depending on equipment fitted the function Leaving Home switches on the following
lights:

Parking lights,

Low beam,

Entry lighting in the exterior mirrors,

Licence plate light.
Leaving Home Function
The function Leaving Home is controlled with the light sensor in the mount of the inte-
rior rear mirror. If the light intensity is higher than the set value of the light sensor, the
Leaving Home Function is not switched on after unlocking the vehicle with the radio
remote control.
After unlocking the vehicle with the radio remote control, the lights come on for 10
seconds. The Leaving Home Function is also switched off after the ignition is switched
on and after locking the vehicle.
If no door is opened within 30 seconds, the lights go out and the vehicle is locked auto-
matically.Note

If the Leaving Home Function is switched on constantly, the battery will be heavily
discharged particularly in short-haul traffic.

The switching on of the described lights should only be undertaken in accordance
with the legal requirements.

You can change the illumination period for the Leaving Home Function by means
of the information display*.
Tourist light*This mode makes it possible to drive in countries with opposing traffic system, driving
on the left/right, without dazzling the oncoming vehicles. When the mode “tourist
light” is active, the side to side swivel of the headlights is deactivated.
The mode “tourist light” is activated / deactivated via the information display* in the
menu:
SETUP
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Lights & Vision
Tra v e l m o d e
Off
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Switched on
Fog lights*

Switching on the fog lights– First of all turn the light switch into position
 or   fig. 39 .
– Pull the light switch into position .
The warning light
 lights up in the instrument cluste r when the fog lights are switched
on page 27.
Fig. 39 Dash panel: Light switch
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Interior lightingVehicle interior lighting front and rear*The same principles apply for the lighting of the front and rear part of the vehicle.Switching the interior light on– Press the switch to the left, the symbol
  fig. 44 appears.
Switching the interior light off– Press the switch into the middle position O.
– On the version without reading lights press the switch to the right, the symbol O appears.Door contact setting– Press the switch to the right, the symbol
 appears.
– On the version without reading lights press the switch into the middle position
.
Reading lights*– Press on one of the switches in order to switch the right or left reading light on
or off.
The interior light comes on as soon as you unlock the car or open a door or when the
ignition key has been removed. The light go es out again about 30 seconds after all the doors have been closed. The interior lighting
is switched off when you lock the car or
switch the ignition on. This only applies wh en the switch for the corresponding interior
lights is standing n the door contact setting.
The interior lighting goes off after about 10 minutes when a door has been left open in
order to avoid discharging the battery of the vehicle.
If the switch is in the position
 (permanent lights), the interior lighting goes off at the
latest after 10 minutes in order to avoid discharging the battery of the vehicle.
Note
We recommend having these bulbs re placed by a specialist garage.Rear interior lightingThe rear interior lighting fig. 45 is actuated by moving the switch to the symbol
,
O or to the middle position
.
The same principles apply for th e interior lighting at the rear as for the for the interior
lighting at the front page 58.
Note
We recommend having the bulb re placed by a specialist garage.
Fig. 44 Detail of the headliner: Front
and rear interior lighting
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Lighting of the storage compartment on front passenger side*– When opening the flap of the storage comp artment on the front passenger side the
lighting in the storage compartment comes on.
– The light switches on automatically when the parking light is switched on and goes out when the flap is closed.Front door warning light*The warning light is located in the door trim panel below fig. 46 .
The warning light goes on every time the door is opened. The light goes out about 10
minutes after opening the door in order to avoid discharging the battery of the vehicle.
There is a reflector installed on some vehicles instead of the warning light.Luggage compartment light*The lighting comes on automatically when th e boot lid is opened. If the lid remains
open for more than about 10 minutes, the luggage compartment lighting switches off
automatically.Entry lighting*The lighting is positioned on the bottom edge of the exterior mirror.
The light beam is directed towards the entry area of the front door. The light comes on after the doors have been
locked or on opening the boot lid. The
light goes out after switching on the ignition or up to 30 seconds after closing all the
doors and the boot lid.
If a door or the boot lid remains open, the light goes out within 2 minutes if the ignition
is switched off.
WARNING
If the entry light comes on, do not touch its cover - risk of burns!VisibilityRear window heater– You can switch the rear window heater on or off by pressing the switch
 fig. 47 - the indicator light in the switch comes on or goes out.
The rear window heater only operates when the engine is running.
The rear window heater switches off automatically after 10 minutes.
For the sake of the environment
As soon as the window is de-iced or free from mist, the heating should be switched off.
The reduced current consumption will have a favourable effect on fuel economy
page 179, “Saving electricity”.
Fig. 46 Front door: Warning light
Fig. 47 Switch for rear window heater
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