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Fig. 65 In the driver door: release for the boot lid.
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Introduction
Key for ⇒ Fig. 64 and ⇒ Fig. 65:
Unlocks the vehicle.
Locks the vehicle.
Unlock the boot lid.
If the button in the driver door is pressed, only the boot lid opens. All doors remain
locked.
The central locking button will function only if all doors are closed.
If the vehicle has been locked with the vehicle key, the central locking buttons do not work.
Please note the following if the central locking button was used to lock the vehicle from inside:
•The indicator lamp in the button lights up yellow when all doors are closed and locked.
•The anti-theft alarm will not be activated.
•It is not possible to open the doors and the boot lid from the outside.
The doors can be opened from the inside by pulling the door release handle. The indicator lamp
in the button goes out. The unopened doors and boot lid remain locked and cannot be opened from
the outside.
If the driver door is open, it will not be locked.
In vehicles with SAFELOCK: the SAFELOCK mechanism is not activated ⇒ SAFELOCK.
The vehicle automatically unlocks all doors and the boot lid if one of the following conditions applies
⇒ Operation and display in the Infotainment system :
•The button was pressed.
•The vehicle is at a standstill and the vehicle key has been removed.
•A door was opened. Depending on the central locking settings in the Infotainment system
⇒ Operation and display in the Infotainment system.
Locking and unlocking the vehicle with keyless access
Fig. 66 Keyless Access locking and starting system: operating range. Sensor surfaces of the
central locking system.
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Introduction
The keyless locking and starting system Keyless Access enables the vehicle to be locked and
unlocked without active use of the key. For this purpose, a valid vehicle key must be within the
vehicle's range ⇒ Fig. 66. The vehicle or boot lid is unlocked or locked by touching the sensor
surfaces on the front door handles or pressing the button in the boot lid ⇒ Boot lid⇒.
General notes
•Unlocking the vehicle using the sensor on the driver or front passenger door or the button on
the boot lid.
•Lock the vehicle by means of the sensor surface on the driver or front passenger door.
•Keyless comfort start function: press the starter button to start the engine ⇒ Starting and 
stopping the engine. A valid vehicle key must be located in the vehicle interior.

•Easy Open: open the boot lid by moving a foot underneath the rear bumper ⇒ Boot lid.
•Easy Close: automatically closes the boot lid.
•Lock the vehicle via the sensor.
The vehicle unlocking procedure is confirmed by all the turn signals flashing twice and the locking
procedure by the turn signals flashing once.
If the vehicle is locked and then the doors and boot lid are closed, and the most recently used
vehicle key is located inside the vehicle, it will not immediately lock properly. All turn signals flash
four times.
Unlocking and opening the doors
•Touch the sensor surface ⇒ Fig. 66 on the inside of the driver or front passenger door
handle.
•Open the door.
Closing and locking the doors
•Switch off the ignition.
•Close the driver or front passenger door.
•Touch the sensor ⇒ Fig. 66 on the outside of the driver or front passenger door handle
once.
On vehicles with SAFELOCK: closing and locking doors
•Switch off the ignition.
•Close the driver and front passenger door.
•Locking with SAFELOCK: touch the sensor surface on the outside of the driver or front
passenger door handle once.
•Locking without SAFELOCK: touch the sensor surface on the outside of the driver or front
passenger door handle twice.
Locking and unlocking the boot lid
If the vehicle is locked and a valid vehicle key is located within the operating range ⇒ Fig. 66
of the boot lid, the boot lid automatically unlocks when you open it with the handle button.
The boot lid is locked automatically after it is closed. If the vehicle is completely unlocked, the boot
lid will not lock automatically when closed.
Temporarily deactivating Keyless Access
•Lock the vehicle with the button on the vehicle key.
•Also lock the vehicle using the door sensor within five seconds.
•The keyless locking and starting system Keyless Access is temporarily deactivated.
The vehicle can be unlocked only using the vehicle key.
Keyless Access is reactivated the next time the vehicle is unlocked.
Convenience functions
To use convenience closing for all of the electric windows and the glass roof, hold your finger on
the sensor on the outside of the driver or front passenger door handle for a few seconds until the
windows or the glass roof have closed.
The sensors' functions can be adjusted in the Vehicle settings menu in the Infotainment system
⇒ Operation and display in the Infotainment system.
It may not be possible to lock or unlock the vehicle using keyless access if the 12-volt vehicle
battery or button cell in the vehicle key is weak or discharged. The vehicle can be locked or
unlocked manually ⇒ Unlocking or locking the driver door manually.
The unlock function is deactivated for a few seconds so that you can check that the vehicle
has been locked properly.
If the message Keyless fault appears on the instrument cluster display, there may be a
malfunction in the Keyless Access system. Go to a qualified workshop.
Please note that the sensor surfaces in the door handles could be activated by a powerful
jet of water or steam if a valid vehicle key is in the operating range at the same time. If at
least one window is open and sensor surface in a door handle is continuously activated,
all windows will close. It is possible that all windows will open if the jet of water or steam is
moved away from a door handle sensor surface briefly and then moved back onto it
⇒ Central locking system.
NOTICE

Depending on the mirror function set in the Infotainment system, the exterior mirrors fold out
when the vehicle is unlocked using the sensor on the door handle of the driver of passenger door
and surround lighting is switched on.
If there is no valid vehicle key in the vehicle or if it is not detected, a corresponding display
will be shown on the instrument cluster display. This may occur if the vehicle key is obstructed by
another radio signal or is covered by another item, e.g. a mobile telephone accessory or an
aluminium suitcase ⇒ Starting and stopping the engine.
The sensors may have limited functionality if they become very dirty.
If the vehicle has a DSG dual clutch gearbox, it can be locked only if the selector lever is in
position P.
The entire vehicle will be unlocked if the sensor is touched twice, even if a single door has
already been unlocked.
SAFELOCK
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Introduction
Depending on the vehicle equipment, the vehicle may have an anti-theft alarm and SAFELOCK
⇒ Anti-theft alarm.
The SAFELOCK deactivates the door release levers if the vehicle has been locked. This makes it
more difficult to break into the vehicle. The doors can no longer be opened from the inside ⇒.
•Press the button on the vehicle key once⇒ Central locking system.
•Press the button on the vehicle key twice in quick succession ⇒ Central locking system.
•Vehicles with the keyless locking and starting system Keyless Access: touch the sensor on the
outside of the door handle twice⇒ Locking and unlocking the vehicle with keyless access.
•Press the central locking button in the driver door once ⇒ Central locking system.
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, there may be an indication of the activated SAFELOCK
in the display of the instrument cluster (Check SAFELOCK! or SAFELOCKyf.
Deactivating SAFELOCK
The SAFELOCK can be deactivated in one of the following ways:
•Switch on the ignition.
•OR: deactivate interior monitoring and the anti-tow alarm.
Depending on the vehicle equipment, temporarily deactivate interior monitoring and the anti-tow
alarm using the Infotainment system ⇒ Operation and display in the Infotainment system before
locking the vehicle.
The following applies when SAFELOCK is deactivated:
•The vehicle can be unlocked and opened from the inside using the door release lever.
•The anti-theft alarm ⇒ Anti-theft alarm is active.
Depending on the equipment, the interior monitoring and anti-tow alarm will be activated or
deactivated via the Infotainment system ⇒ Operation and display in the Infotainment system.
Anti-theft alarm
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Introduction
Depending on the vehicle equipment level, the vehicle may have an anti-theft alarm and
SAFELOCK ⇒ SAFELOCK.
Always take care when using the SAFELOCK as you could cause serious injuries.
•Never leave anybody in the vehicle if the vehicle has been locked using the vehicle key.
The doors can no longer be opened from the inside once the SAFELOCK is activated.
•Locked doors make it more difficult for emergency service personnel to gain access to
the vehicle and provide assistance when needed. In an emergency, people locked
inside the vehicle would not be able to leave the vehicle by unlocking the doors.
WARNING

The doors and the boot lid can be locked or unlocked manually if the vehicle key or central locking
fails ⇒ Unlocking or locking the driver door manually⇒ Unlocking the boot lid manually.
If the turn signals do not flash as confirmation when you lock the vehicle:
•At least one of the doors or the boot lid is not closed.
•OR: convenience closing is in progress and not all windows have been closed.
Response when locking the vehicle with a second vehicle key
Keyless locking and starting system Keyless Access: Any vehicle key located inside the vehicle will
be blocked from starting the engine if the vehicle has been locked from the outside using a second
vehicle key. Press the button on the vehicle key in the vehicle interior to enable it to start the
engine ⇒ Starting and stopping the engine.
Automatic switch-off of the sensor surfaces
•The vehicle is not unlocked or locked for an extended period.
•A sensor has been triggered an excessive number of times.
Activating sensors again:
•Wait for a short period of time.
•OR: unlock the vehicle with the button on the vehicle key.
•OR: the boot lid is opened.
•OR: unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key ⇒ Doors.
It may not be possible to lock or unlock the vehicle using keyless access if the 12-volt vehicle
battery or button cell in the vehicle key is weak or discharged. The vehicle can be locked or
unlocked manually ⇒.
If there is no valid vehicle key in the vehicle or if it is not detected, a corresponding display
will be shown on the instrument cluster display. This may occur if the vehicle key is obstructed by
another radio signal or is covered by another item, e.g. a mobile telephone accessory or an
aluminium suitcase ⇒ Starting and stopping the engine.
The sensors may have limited functionality if they become very dirty.
Doors
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Display
⇒ Childproof lock
⇒ Unlocking or locking the driver door manually
⇒ Locking the front passenger door and rear doors manually
If, for example, the vehicle key or central locking fails, the doors, boot lid and tilting and sliding
panoramic sunroof can be locked and, with some exceptions, unlocked manually.
Please note that the sensors in the door handles can be activated by a powerful jet of
water or steam if a valid vehicle key is simultaneously within its operating range. If at least
one window is open and the sensors in a door handle are continuously activated, all
windows will close. It is possible that all windows will open if the jet of water or steam is
moved away from the door handle sensors briefly and then moved back onto them
⇒ Locking and unlocking the vehicle with keyless access.
NOTICE
Any door that is not properly closed could open suddenly while the vehicle is in motion.
This could lead to severe injuries.
•Stop as soon as possible and close the door.
•Ensure that the door is closed properly and that the lock has engaged. The closed door
must be flush with the surrounding body panels.
•Doors should only be opened or closed when you are sure there is no-one in their path.
WARNING
Any door being held open by the door arrester could close unexpectedly in strong winds
or if the vehicle is on a slope. This could lead to injuries.
•Always keep a good grip on the handle when opening and closing doors.
WARNING

Switching the child lock on and off
•Unlock the vehicle and open the appropriate rear door.
•Move the slot to the corresponding position.
Unlocking or locking the driver door manually
Fig. 69 Driver door handle: concealed lock cylinder
Fig. 70 Driver door handle: lever off cap.
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Introduction
If locked manually, all doors are locked. If unlocked manually, only the driver door is unlocked.
Observe information on the anti-theft alarm ⇒ Central locking system.
•Pull on the door release lever until the cap is removed.
•Position the key bit on the notch in the driver door handle from below.
•Hold your index finger under the key bit .
•Lift the cap off with the vehicle key in the direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 70.
•Insert the key bit into the lock cylinder and lock or unlock the vehicle.
•Pull the door release lever and put the cap back in position.
Things to note when unlocking manually:
•The anti-theft alarm stays active when the vehicle is unlocked. However, the alarm will not be
triggered ⇒ Central locking system.
•The alarm will be triggered when the driver door is opened ⇒ Central locking system.
•The vehicle must be started manually once unlocked ⇒ Starting and stopping the engine.
•When the ignition is switched on, the electronic immobiliser detects a valid vehicle key and
deactivates the anti-theft alarm system.
The anti-theft alarm is not activated when the vehicle is locked manually using the key bit
⇒ Central locking system.
Locking the front passenger door and rear doors manually
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Introduction
When the childproof lock is activated, the door cannot be opened from the inside.
•Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle when the
doors are locked. This may mean that these people lock themselves in the vehicle.
They could become trapped in the vehicle in an emergency and may not be able to get
themselves to safety. People locked in the vehicle may be subjected to very high or
very low temperatures.
•Temperatures inside a locked vehicle may reach extremes of heat or cold, according to
season. This can cause serious injuries and illness or fatalities, especially to small
children.
WARNING

The front passenger door and the rear doors can be locked manually. This does not activate the
anti-theft alarm.
•Open the door.
•Remove the rubber seal from the end face of the door.
•Insert the key bit into the slot and turn.
•Secure the rubber seal again.
•Ensure that the door is locked.
•The vehicle should be checked by a qualified workshop as soon as possible.
The manually locked door is unlocked again when the vehicle is unlocked or the door is opened
from the inside.
The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by pulling the door release handle.
Boot lid
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒ Opening and closing the boot lid
⇒ Electrically opening and closing the boot lid
⇒ Boot lid with movement sensor (yf
⇒ Automatically closing the boot lid (yf
⇒ Unlocking the boot lid manually
⇒ Troubleshooting
The boot lid is unlocked and locked together with the doors.
On vehicles with the keyless locking and starting system Keyless Access, the boot lid is unlocked
automatically when it is opened ⇒ Locking and unlocking the vehicle with keyless access.
Incorrect and unsupervised unlocking, opening or closing of the boot lid can cause
accidents and serious injuries.
•The boot lid should only be opened or closed when you are sure that nobody is in its
path.
•Always check that the boot lid is properly closed after closing it. The closed boot lid
must be flush with the surrounding body panels.
•Always keep the boot lid closed while the vehicle is in motion.
•Never open the boot lid when loads, e.g. bicycles, are attached to it. The boot lid may
close under its own weight due to the additional load. Support the boot lid as
necessary or remove the load before opening.
•Close and lock the boot lid and all vehicle doors when the vehicle is not in use. Ensure
that no one remains in the vehicle.
•Never leave children playing unattended in or around the vehicle, especially when the
boot lid is open. Children could climb into the luggage compartment and shut the boot
lid, thereby trapping themselves inside. Temperatures inside a locked vehicle may
reach extremes of heat or cold, according to season. This can cause serious injuries
and illness or fatalities, especially to small children.
WARNING
Serious injuries could occur if the boot lid is unlocked or opened incorrectly or without
due care and attention.
•The boot lid may not always be detected as being unlocked if there is a carrier and
items attached to it. The boot lid may open suddenly while the vehicle is in motion if it
is unlocked.
WARNING
If there is a large amount of snow or a heavy load on the boot lid, the boot lid may lower
by itself and cause serious injuries due to the additional weight.
•Never open the boot lid if it is covered by a large amount of snow or a load is attached
to it, e.g. a rack or luggage carrier.
•Remove the snow or luggage before opening the boot lid.
WARNING

•Briefly press and hold the button on the vehicle key to unlock the boot lid.
•OR: pull the button in the driver door upwards ⇒ Fig. 71.
•OR: press the button in the boot lid ⇒ Fig. 72.
The boot lid will then open.
Closing the boot lid electrically
•Press the button in the open boot lid.
•OR: pull the button in the driver door upwards.
•OR: briefly press and hold the button on the vehicle key.
•OR: close the boot lid by moving it manually until the boot lid closes by itself.
The boot lid is closed.
Interrupting the opening or closing procedure
•Press one of the buttons during the opening or closing procedure.
The boot lid can now be moved by hand. You will need to use increased force to do this.
Pressing the button again moves the boot lid back into the starting position.
Signal tones
If the boot lid is opened or closed from the vehicle interior or using the vehicle key, signal tones will
sound.
Changing and storing the opening angle
If the area behind or above the vehicle is smaller than the path of the boot lid, the opening angle of
the boot lid can be changed.
•Stop the opening procedure at the desired open position (at least half openyf.
•In the opened boot lid, press and hold the button until the hazard warning lights
flash.
The changed opening angle will be stored.
The hazard warning lights flash and an acoustic signal sounds to confirm that the changed opening
angle has been stored.
Resetting and storing the opening angle
To reset the opening angle so that the boot lid opens fully again, press the open boot lid upwards
with your hand up to the limit position. You will need to use increased force to do this.
In the opened boot lid, press and hold the button until the hazard warning lights flash.
The opening angle will be reset.
The hazard warning lights flash and an acoustic signal sounds to confirm that the opening angle
has been reset.
Boot lid with movement sensor (Easy Openyf
Fig. 73 Sensor-controlled luggage compartment opener (Easy Openyf.
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The boot lid can be unlocked and opened with a foot movement if there is a valid vehicle key in the
operating range of the boot lid.
Before opening or closing the boot lid, please check that there is enough space to open
and close it, for example when in a garage.
NOTICE

One-touch opening and closing
One-touch opening and closing makes it possible to fully open and close the windows. The
individual buttons do not have to be held down to do this.
One-touch closing: pull the button for the appropriate window up briefly into the second position.
One-touch opening: press the button for the appropriate window down briefly into the second
position.
Stopping the one-touch function: press or pull the button for the appropriate window again.
Convenience opening and closing
The windows can be opened and closed from outside the vehicle using the vehicle key when the
ignition is switched off:
•Press and hold the locking or unlocking button on the vehicle key.
•Vehicles with the keyless locking and starting system Keyless Access: place your finger on the
locking sensor in the door handle for a few seconds until the windows are closed ⇒ Central 
locking system. The vehicle key must also be within the operating range.
•To interrupt the function, release the unlocking or locking button OR take your finger off the
sensor surface.
A valid vehicle key must be located in the operating range. All turn signals will flash once as
confirmation that all the windows have been closed.
Adjust the settings for convenience opening using the Infotainment system ⇒ Operation and display 
in the Infotainment system.
One-touch opening and closing and the roll-back function will not work if there is a
malfunction in the electric windows. Go to a qualified workshop.
Convenience opening and closing works only when one-touch opening and closing is
activated for all electric windows.
Electric window roll-back function
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Introduction
The roll-back function for the electric windows can reduce the risk of crush injuries when the
windows are closing.
If the window is not able to close because it is stiff or because of an obstruction, the window will
immediately open again ⇒.
•Check to see why the window has not closed.
•Try to close the window again.
•If the window closing process is interrupted again, the roll-back function will be disabled for a
few seconds.
•If the window still cannot be closed, it will stop at the corresponding position. To close the
window without the roll-back function, press the button again within a few seconds ⇒.
Careless or unsupervised use of the electric windows can cause serious injuries.
•The electric windows should be opened or closed only when you are sure that nobody
is in their operating area.
•Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle when the
vehicle is locked. The windows can no longer be opened in an emergency.
•Always take all vehicle keys with you every time you leave the vehicle. The windows
can still be operated using the buttons in the doors for a short time after the ignition
has been switched off, provided that the driver door and front passenger door are not
opened.
•When transporting children on the rear bench seat, the rear electric windows should
always be deactivated using the safety button so that they cannot be opened or closed.
WARNING

Remove leaves and other loose items from the glass roof guide rails at regular intervals
using a vacuum cleaner, or by hand.
The roll-back function will not work properly if there is a malfunction with the glass roof. Go to
a qualified workshop.
Opening and closing the glass roof
Fig. 76 In the roof: button for the glass roof.
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The sun blind automatically opens at the same time as the glass roof when closed. The sun blind
can be closed completely only once the glass roof has been closed.
The button has 2 positions. 1st stage: fully or partially tilt, open or close the roof.
2nd stage: automatically move the roof to the respective limit position. Press the button again to
stop the one-touch function.
•Tilting the glass roof: push the button ⇒ Fig. 76Ⓑ to position 1. One-touch function: push button
â’· to position 2.
•Closing the tilted glass roof: push the button Ⓐ to position 1. One-touch function: push button Ⓐ
to position 2.
•Stopping one-stop function of the opening or closing procedure: Push button Ⓐ or Ⓑ again.
•Opening the glass roof: push the button Ⓒ to position 1. One-touch function up to convenience
position: push button â’¸ to position 2.
•Closing the glass roof: push the button Ⓓ to position 1. One-touch function: push button Ⓓ to
position 2.
•Stopping one-stop function of the opening or closing procedure: Push button Ⓒ or Ⓓ again.
Glass roof roll-back function
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Introduction
The roll-back function reduces the risk of crush injuries ⇒. If the tilting and sliding panoramic
sunroof is impaired during the closing process, it will open again immediately.
•Check to see why the glass roof has not closed.
•Try to close the glass roof again.
•If the glass roof still cannot be closed, close it without the roll-back function.
Careless or unsupervised use of the glass roof can cause serious injuries.
•Open and close the glass roof only when you are sure that nobody is in the operating
area.
•Always take all vehicle keys with you every time you leave the vehicle.
•Never leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the car, particularly if they
have access to the vehicle key. Unsupervised use of the vehicle key can lock the
vehicle, start the engine, switch on the ignition and operate the glass roof.
•The glass roof can still be opened or closed for a short time after the ignition has been
switched off, provided the driver door or front passenger door are not opened.
WARNING
•To avoid damage during cold weather, clear any ice and snow off the vehicle roof
before opening or tilting the glass roof.
•Always close the glass roof when you leave the vehicle or if it starts to rain. Any rain
entering the vehicle when the glass roof is open or tilted could cause significant
damage to the electrical system. This can result in further damage to the vehicle.
NOTICE

Fig. 82 Switch on the front left seat: adjusting the lumbar support.
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Introduction
The control elements are mirrored for the front right-hand seat.
The seat may have a combination of mechanical and electrical controls.
Adjusting the seat position
Pressing the switch in the direction of the arrow ⇒ Fig. 81:
â’¶Slides the seat forwards or backwards.â’·Adjusts the angle of the seat cushion.â’¸Raises or lowers
the seat.â’¹Adjusts the angle of the backrest.
Adjusting the lumbar support
Press the switch in the corresponding area ⇒ Fig. 82
â‘ Adjust the curve of the lumbar support forwards.â‘¡Adjust the curve of the lumbar support
backwards.â‘¢Adjust the curve of the lumbar support upwards.\bAdjust the curve of the lumbar
support downwards.
It may not be possible to adjust the seat electrically if the charge level of the 12-volt vehicle
battery is too low.
Starting the engine will interrupt the seat adjustment procedure.
Folding the front passenger seat backrest forwards
Fig. 83 Front passenger seat: folding backrest forwards.
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Introduction
The front passenger seat backrest can be folded forwards to a horizontal position.
The front passenger front airbag must be switched off if any items are to be transported on the front
passenger seat when folded forwards ⇒ Airbag system.
Folding the front passenger seat backrest forwards
•Remove any items from the front passenger seat cushion ⇒.
•Lower the front passenger seat down as far as possible ⇒ Sitting position.
Careless or unsupervised use of the electric front seats can result in severe injuries.
•The electrical front seat adjustment also works when the ignition is switched off. Never
leave children or people requiring assistance alone in the vehicle.
•In the event of an emergency, stop the electrical adjustment by pressing another
switch.
WARNING
To avoid damaging the electrical components in the front seats, do not kneel on the seats
or apply sharp pressure at a single point on the seat cushion and backrest.
NOTICE