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WARNING
•
Incorrect use of the key can result in critical injuries.
•
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.
•
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.
•
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
•
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.
•
The remote control functions only when you are in range  ⇒page 100, 
fig. 65 (red area).
•
If the vehicle is unlocked using th e     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.
•
If the vehicle cannot be opened and closed using the remote control, the 
remote control key will have  to be re-synchronised ⇒page 101.
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 100, fig. 64  
⇒ page 100, fig. 65 .
– Unlock the vehicle from the driver side door using the key  without the remote.
– Turn the ignition ON using the key without the remote control.
– Lock the vehicle from the driver side door lock using the key with  the remote control  ⇒page 100, fig. 64  ⇒ page 100, fig. 65 .
– In a time of maximum 30 seconds the following operations must 
be carried out:
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Note
•
If, after the alarm goes off, access is gained to a second secured zone 
(e.g. the tailgate is opened after a door has been opened), the warning signal 
is triggered again.
•
Vehicle monitoring remains  active even if the battery is disconnected or 
not working for any reason.
•
The alarm is triggered immediately if one of the battery cables is discon-
nected while the alarm system is active.
Volumetric sensor*
Monitoring or control function  incorporated in the anti-theft 
alarm* that detects unauthorized vehicle entry using ultra-
sound.The system consists of 3 sensors, 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
– Press the button   on the remote control twice. Only the volu- metric sensor is deactivated.  The alarm system remains acti-
vated.
WARNING
•
The “safe” security system remains deactivated if the volumetric 
sensor is deactivated.
•
For those vehicles in which a separate sunblind is fitted in the 
passenger compartment, the alarm will not function correctly due to inter-
ference with the sensor.Note
•
If the alarm has been triggered by the volumetric sensor, this will be indi-
cated by a flashing of the indicator on th e driver's door. This flashing will be 
different to that for an activated alarm.
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104Ta 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. 66 . The tail-
gate will then open.
Closing the tailgate
– Grip the tailgate by one of the two handles on the interior lining  and close it, using a light movement.The system may or may not operate depending on the situation of the vehicle.
If the tailgate is locked then it cannot be opened, however if it is unlocked 
then the opening system is operat ive and the boot may be opened.
To the locking / unlocking status, press the button   or the button   on 
the remote control key.
A warning appears in the instrument panel if the tailgate is open or not prop-
erly closed.* An audible warning is also given if the tailgate is opened while 
the vehicle is moving faster than 6 km/h.*
Fig. 66  Tailgate: Opening 
from the outside
Fig. 67  Detail of the tail-
gate inner trim: recessed 
handle for closing the tail-
gate
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WARNING
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Always close the tailgate properly. Risk of accident or injury.
•
The tailgate must not be opened when the reverse or rear fog lights are 
lit. This may damage the lighting units.
•
Do not close the tailgate by pushin g it down with your hand on the 
window. The glass could shatter. Risk of injury!
•
Ensure the tailgate is locked after closing. If not, it may open unexpect-
edly while driving.
•
Never allow children to play in or ar ound 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.
•
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 the tailgate.
•  Never drive with the tailga te open or  h alf-closed, exhaust gases may 
penetrate into the interior of th e vehicle. Danger of poisoning!
•
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.
Emergency opening
This allows the vehicle to be opened if the central locking 
does not operate (for example if the battery is flat)There is a groove in the boot allowing access to the emergency 
opening mechanism.
Opening the tailgate from inside the luggage compartment
– Insert the key bit in the groove and unlock the locking system,  turning the key from right to left, as shown by the arrow 
⇒fig. 68 .
Fig. 68  Tailgate: emer-
gency opening
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106WindowsOpening 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. 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 left door
Button for window in rear right 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 pushed in: the buttons in the rear doors are enabled.
Safety switch pushed in: the buttons in the rear doors are disabled.
WARNING
•
Incorrect use of the electric  windows can result in injury.
•
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.
•
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 electric al equipment is used (e.g. electric 
windows). Risk of accident. The doors can be locked using the remote 
control key. This could result in people being trapped in the vehicle in an 
emergency.
•
The electric windows will work unti l the key has been removed from the 
ignition and one of the front doors has been opened.
Fig. 69  Section of the 
driver door: controls for 
the front and rear 
windows
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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 because it is stiff or because of an obstruc-
tion, the window will automatically open again  ⇒page 107. If this happens, 
check why the window could not be clos ed before attempting to close it 
again.One-touch opening and closing
One-touch opening and closing means you do not have to 
hold down the button.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.
– 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 106, fig. 69   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 wi ll not work if the battery has been 
temporarily disconnected, or if the battery is flat. The function then has to be 
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.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  ⇒.
•
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.
•
If the window is still obstructed , the window stops at this point.
•
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. One-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 (continued)
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108
WARNING
•
Incorrect use of the electric windows can result in injury.
•
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.
•
The electric windows will work until the key has been removed from the 
ignition and one of the front doors has been opened.
•
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 a window.
•
Never allow people to remain in th e vehicle when you close the vehicle 
from the outside. The windows cannot be opened even in an emergency.Note
The roll-back function is deactivated if the windows are closed from the 
outside of the vehicle using the ignition key for convenience closing 
⇒ page 108.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. Using the remote control
– Push the lock button on the remote control for about 3 seconds. 
All windows which function electric ally will be either opened or 
closed.
– Press the unlock button to interrupt the function.
– When the windows are fully closed, the indicators flash once.
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.
Fig. 70  Detail of the 
sunroof: rotary button for 
sliding/tilting sunroof
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Closing the sliding/tilting sunroof
– Turn the rotary button to position    ⇒page 108, fig. 70  ⇒ .
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
•
Incorrect use of the sliding/tilting sunroof can result in injury.
•
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.
•
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.
•
The sliding/tilting sunroof continues  to function until one of the front 
doors is opened and the key removed from the ignition.
Convenience 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.
Using the remote control
– Push the lock button on the remo te control for about 3 seconds. 
The sliding/tilting sunroof is closed.
– Press the unlock button to interrupt the 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.
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Lights and visibilityLightsSwitching lights on and off 
 
Switching on the side lights
– Turn the light switch ⇒ fig. 73 to position 
.
Switching on dipped headlights
– Turn the light switch to position 
.
Switching off the lights
– Turn the light switch to position 0. Switching on the fog lights*
– Pull the switch out of position 
 or 
 to the first stop. The 
symbol 
 in the light switch lights up.
Switching on the rear fog lights (vehicles with front fog lights)
– Pull the switch out of position 
 or 
 to the second stop 
⇒ . A warning lamp lights up in the control panel. 
Switching on the rear fog lights (vehicles with no front fog lights)
– Pull the switch out of position 
 to the last stop. A warning lamp 
lights up in the instrument panel.
WARNING
Never drive with just the side lights on . Risk of accident. The side lights are 
not bright enough to illuminate the road ahead and to ensure that other 
road users are able to see you. Always use your dipped headlights if it is 
dark or if visibility is poor.
Note
•
The dipped beam headlights will only  work with the ignition on. The side 
lights come on automatically when the ignition is turned off.
•
If the lights are left on after the key  has been taken out of the ignition lock, 
a buzzer sounds when the driver door is opened. This is a reminder to switch 
off the lights.
Fig. 73  Detail of the dash 
panel: Switch for lights, 
fog lights and rear fog 
light
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If the coming home* feature is activated, the acoustic signal for the 
dipped beam headlights will not sound, it will sound if the position lights are 
activated.
•
The rear fog light is so bright that it can dazzle drivers behind you. You 
should use the rear fog light only when visibility is very poor.
•
If you are towing a trailer equipped with a rear fog light on a vehicle with 
a factory-fitted towing bracket, the rear fog light on the car will automatically 
be switched off.
•
The use of the lighting described here is subject to  the relevant statutory 
requirements.
Automatic lightingActivation
– Rotate the switch to the position “Auto”, this indication will light  up.
When the switch is in this position,  as soon as visibility conditions are 
reduced, the lights are automaticall y activated. The indication “Auto”, 
changes to red.
Automatic lighting
If the automatic headlight control is switched on, dipped headlights are auto-
matically switched on by a light-sensitive sensor if you drive into a tunnel, for 
example.
The rain function switches on the headlights if the continuous wipe function 
is switched on for longer than 5 seconds. The dipped beam headlights are 
switched off if the continuous wipe or the intermittent wipe functions are 
switched off for longer than 255 seconds .
WARNING
•
If automatic headlight control is switched on, the headlights will not be 
switched on in fog or heavy rain. Therefore, the dipped beam must be 
switched on.Note
•
For those vehicles with the automatic headlight system, when the key is 
removed from the ignition, the acoustic signal will only sound if the light 
control is in the position 
 or  if the vehicle is not fitted with the coming 
home function.
•
If the daylight driving automatic light function is switched on, the fog 
lights or rear fog light cannot be switched on in addition.
•
The use of the lighting described here is subject to the relevant statutory 
requirements.
•
Do not put stickers on the windscreen in front of the sensor. This may 
cause disruptions or faults in the automatic lighting system.
Fig. 74  Automatic 
lighting
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