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20Keys, doors and windowsRadio remote control
Enables operation of the following
functions via the use of the remote control buttons:
■ Central locking system 3 22
■ Anti-theft locking system 3 32
■ Anti-theft alarm system 3 33
■ Tailgate 3 28
■ Power windows 3 39
■ Sunroof 3 41
■ Mirror folding 3 36
The remote control has an
approximate range of up to 164 ft. It
can be restricted by external
influences. The hazard warning
flashers confirm operation.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Replacing battery in radio remote control Replace the battery as soon as the
range reduces.
Batteries do not belong in household
waste. They must be disposed of at
an appropriate recycling collection
point.
Extend the key and open the unit.
Replace the battery (battery type
CR 2032), paying attention to the installation position. Close the unit
and synchronise.
Radio remote control
synchronisation
After replacing the battery, unlock the
door with the key in the driver's door
lock. The radio remote control will be
synchronised when you switch on the
ignition.

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FaultIf the central locking system cannot
be operated with the radio remote
control, the cause may be one of the
following:
■ Fault in radio remote control
■ Range exceeded
■ Battery voltage too low
■ Frequent, repeated operation of the
radio remote control while not in
range, which will require re-
synchronisation
■ Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time
■ Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources
Manual unlocking 3 22.Electronic key system
Enables a keyless operation of the
following functions:
■ Central locking system 3 22
■ Tailgate 3 28
■ Ignition switching on and starting the engine 3 150
The electronic key simply needs to be on the driver's person.
Additionally the electronic key
includes the functionality of the radio
remote control 3 20.
Handle with care, protect from
moisture and high temperatures and
avoid unnecessary operation.
Notice
Do not put the electronic key in the
load compartment or in front of the
Info-Display.
Replacing battery in electronic
key Replace the battery as soon as the
system no longer operates properly
or the range is reduced. The need for
battery replacement is indicated by a
message in the Driver Information
Centre 3 115.
Battery replacement, see radio
remote control 3 20.
Electronic key synchronisation The electronic key synchronises itselfautomatically during every starting
procedure.

22Keys, doors and windows
FaultIf the central locking cannot be
operated or the engine cannot be
started, the cause may be one of the
following:
■ Fault in electronic key
■ Electronic key out of reception range
■ Battery voltage too low,
■ Overload of the central locking system by operating at frequent
intervals, the power supply is
interrupted for a short time
■ Interference from higher-power radio waves from other sources.
To rectify the cause of the fault,
change the position of the electronic
key.
Manual unlocking 3 22.
Memorised settings Whenever the ignition is switched off,
the following settings are
automatically memorised by the
remote control unit or the electronic
key:■ Automatic climate control
■ Lighting
■ Infotainment system
■ Central locking system
■ Sport mode settings
■ Comfort settings
The saved settings are automatically
used the next time the ignition is
switched on with the memorised key
with remote control unit 3 148 or
electronic key 3 21.
A precondition is that Personalisation
by Driver is activated in the personal
settings of the Info-Display. This must
be set for each remote control unit or
electronic key which is used.
Also memorised are the adjustments
of the driver's seat and exterior
mirrors, independent of the memory
positions 3 49.
Power seat automatically moves into
the saved position when unlocking
and opening the driver's door with the
memorised remote control or
electronic key and Auto Memory
Recall in the Info-Display is activated.Vehicle personalisation 3 117.
Central locking system
Unlocks and locks doors, load
compartment and fuel filler flap.
A pull on an interior door handle
unlocks the respective door. Pulling
the handle once more opens the door.
Notice
In the event of an accident in which
airbags or belt pretensioners are
deployed, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked.
Notice
A short time after unlocking with the
remote control the doors are locked
automatically if no door has been
opened.

32Keys, doors and windowssmelled, could enter the vehicle.
This can cause unconsciousness
and even death.Caution
Before opening the tailgate, check overhead obstructions, such as a
garage door, to avoid damage to
the tailgate. Always check the
moving area above and behind the
tailgate.
Notice
Power tailgate: If the lifters of the
open tailgate lose pressure, the
tailgate falls a bit and will then be
stopped by the system. Following
the tailgate will be power opened
and closed. During this the tail lights will flash and a chime will sound.
After closing, the tailgate may not be operated until it has been serviced
by a workshop.
Notice
The operation of the power tailgate
is disabled under low vehicle battery
conditions. In this case, the tailgate
can even not be operated manually.
Notice
With the power tailgate disabled and
all doors unlocked, the tailgate can
only be operated manually. In this
event, manually closing the tailgate
requires significantly greater force.
Notice
The installation of certain heavy
accessories onto the tailgate may
affect its ability to remain open.Vehicle security
Anti-theft locking system9 Warning
Do not use the system if there are
people in the vehicle! The doorscannot be unlocked from the
inside.
The system deadlocks all the doors.
All doors must be closed and the
electronic key must not remain in the
vehicle. Otherwise the system cannot
be activated.
If the ignition was on, the driver's door
must be opened and closed once so
that the vehicle can be secured.
Unlocking the vehicle disables the
mechanical anti-theft locking system.
This is not possible with the central
locking button in the passenger
compartment.

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AlarmWhen triggered, the alarm sounds via a separate battery-backed power
sounder, and the hazard warning
lights flash simultaneously. The
number and duration of alarm signals
are stipulated by legislation.
The anti-theft alarm system can be
deactivated only by pressing the
button c or by pressing the switch on
the door handle (electronic key
system) or switching on the ignition.
A triggered alarm, which has not been interrupted by the driver, will be
indicated by the hazard warning
lights. They will flash quickly three
times when the vehicle is unlocked
next time with the radio remote
control. Additionally a warning
message is displayed in the Driver
Information Centre after switching on
the ignition.
Vehicle messages 3 115.
If the vehicle's battery is to be
disconnected (e.g. for maintenance
work), the alarm siren must be
deactivated as follows: switch theignition on then off, then disconnect
the vehicle's battery within
15 seconds.
Immobiliser The system is part of the ignition
switch and checks whether the
vehicle is allowed to be started with
the key being used.
The immobiliser is activated
automatically after the key is removed
from the ignition switch.
If control indicator d flashes when the
ignition is on, there is a fault in the
system; the engine cannot be started. Switch off the ignition and repeat start
attempt.
If control indicator d continues
flashing, attempt to start the engine
using the spare key and seek the
assistance of a workshop.
Notice
The immobiliser does not lock the
doors. You should always lock the
vehicle after leaving it and switch on the anti-theft alarm system 3 22,
3 33.Control indicator d 3 104.

40Keys, doors and windows
Child safety system for rearwindows
Press switch z to deactivate rear
door power windows; the LED
illuminates. To activate, press z
again.
Comfort operating with the
remote control The windows can be operated
remotely from outside the vehicle.
Press button c again for
three seconds after unlocking: all
windows will be opened.
Press button e again for
three seconds after locking: all
windows will be closed.
Press any button to stop window
movement.
Folding mirrors 3 36.
Closing sunroof 3 41.
Confirmation
Complete opening or closing of the
windows is confirmed by the hazard
warning flashers.
Overload
If the windows are repeatedly
operated within short intervals, the
window operation is disabled for
some time.
Initialising the power windowsIf the windows cannot be closed
automatically (e.g. after
disconnecting the vehicle battery), a
warning message is displayed in the
Driver Information Centre.
Vehicle messages 3 115.
Activate the window electronics for
each window as following:
1. Close doors.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. Pull switch to the second detent until the window starts to close
and hold pulled for additional
4 seconds.
4. Push switch to the second detent until the window starts to open
automatically.
5. Repeat for each window.

88Instruments and controls
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 120 watts.
A 230 Volt power outlet is located in
the rear centre console. If ignition is
on and a device is plugged in, an LED
in the outlet illuminates green.
Do not exceed the maximum power
consumption of 150 watts.
9 Danger
Power outlet works under high
electrical voltage!
With ignition off the power outlets are
deactivated. Additionally the power
outlets are deactivated in the event of
low vehicle battery voltage.
Electrical accessories that are
connected must comply with the
electromagnetic compatibility
requirements laid down in
DIN VDE 40 839.
Do not connect any current-delivering accessories, e.g. electrical charging
devices or batteries.
Do not damage the outlets by using
unsuitable plugs.
Stop-start system 3 152.Cigarette lighter
The cigarette lighter is located behind
the ashtray cover.
Press ashtray cover to open.

100Instruments and controls
Illuminates red
Seat occupied and the seat belt is
unfastened.
Illuminates green
Seat occupied and the seat belt has
been fastened.
Illuminates grey
Seat not occupied.
Fastening the seat belt 3 54.
Airbag and belt tensioners
v illuminates red.
When the ignition is switched on, the control indicator illuminates for
approx. 4 seconds. If it does not
illuminate, does not go out after
4 seconds or illuminates whilst
driving, there is a fault in the airbag
system. Seek the assistance of a
workshop. The airbags and belt
pretensioners may fail to trigger in the event of an accident.
Deployment of the belt pretensioners
or airbags is indicated by continuous
illumination of v.9 Warning
Have the cause of the fault
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Belt pretensioners, airbag system
3 53, 3 57.
Airbag deactivation
V illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
activated.
* illuminates yellow.
The front passenger airbag is
deactivated 3 59.9 Danger
Risk of fatal injury for a child using
a child restraint system together
with activated front passenger
airbag.
Risk of fatal injury for an adult
person with deactivated front
passenger airbag.
Charging system
p illuminates red.
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on and extinguishes shortly
after the engine starts.
Illuminates when the engine is
running
Stop, switch off engine. Vehicle
battery is not charging. Engine
cooling may be interrupted. The
brake servo unit may cease to be
effective. Seek the assistance of a
workshop.

108Instruments and controls
Press p to open main menu page.
Select a main menu page with Q or
P .
Confirm a main menu page with 9.
Once a main menu page is selected, press Q or P to select subpages.
Press q to open a next folder of the
selected subpage.
Press Q or P to select functions or
to set a numeric value if required.
Press 9 to select and confirm a
function.
If the Driver Information Centre (DIC) requests the driver to confirm a
function or message by pressing H
(Select), confirm by pressing 9.
Once a main menu page is selected,
this selection remains stored until
another main menu page is selected.
This means once the Info Menu page
is selected, you can change the
subpages just by pressing P or Q.
Vehicle and service messages are
popped up in the DIC if required.
Confirm messages by pressing the 9 button. Vehicle messages 3 115.
Info Menu Following there is the list of all
possible Info Menu pages. Some may
not be available for your particular
vehicle. Depending on the display
some functions are symbolised.
Turn the adjuster wheel or press Q
or P to select a page:
■ Trip odometer 1/A Average consumptionAverage speed
■ Trip odometer 2/B Average consumption
Average speed
■ Digital speed
■ Fuel range
■ Fuel range LPG version
■ Instantaneous consumption
■ Remaining oil life
■ Tyre pressure
■ Gasoline fuel level LPG fuel level
■ Timer
■ Used fuel
■ Traffic sign assistant
■ Following distance
■ Coolant temperature
■ Battery voltage
■ Eco page: Top consumers
■ Economy trend
■ Eco index
■ Blank page

110Instruments and controls
Instantaneous consumption
Display of the instantaneous
consumption.
On vehicles with LPG engines,
instantaneous consumption is
indicated for the currently selected
mode, LPG or Gasoline.
Remaining oil life
Indicates an estimate of the oil's
useful life. The number in % means
the remaining of current oil life 3 97.
Tire pressure
Checks tyre pressure of all wheels
during driving 3 240.
Gasoline fuel level/LPG fuel level
Displays the fuel level for the fuel not
currently being used (Gasoline or
LPG). A dedicated DIC cluster gauge
shows the fuel level for the fuel
currently being used.
Timer
To start and stop press 9. To reset,
press > and confirm Reset.Used fuel
Indicates used fuel since a certain
point of time. To reset, press > and
confirm Reset.
Traffic sign assistant
Displays the detected traffic signs for
the current route section 3 197.
Following distance
Displays the distance in seconds to a preceding moving vehicle 3 183. If
Adaptive cruise control is active this
page shows the following distance
setting instead.
Coolant temperature
Displays the coolant temperature.
Battery voltage
Displays the vehicle battery voltage.
Top consumers
List of top comfort consumers
currently switched on is displayed in
descending order. Fuel saving
potential is indicated. A switched-off
consumer disappears from the list
and the consumption value will be
updated.During sporadic driving conditions,
the engine will activate the rear
window defog automatically to
increase the engine load. In this
event, the rear window defog is
indicated as one of the top
consumers, without activation by the
driver.
Economy trend
Displays the average consumption
development over a distance of
50 miles. Filled segments display the
consumption in 5 mile steps and
shows the effect of topography or
driving behaviour on fuel
consumption.
Economy index
The current fuel consumption is
indicated on an economic scale. For
economical driving adapt your driving style to keep the indicator within the
Eco area. Indicator outside the Eco
area means higher fuel consumption.
On Baselevel display, the current
consumption value is indicated.