Vauxhall Astra L (2023 year). Manual in english

Keys, doors and windows

Keys, doors and

windows

Keys, locks ..................................... 6

Keys ............................................ 6

Radio remote control ................... 8

Electronic key system .................. 9

Central locking system .............. 10

Automatic locking ...................... 15

Child locks ................................. 16

Doors ........................................... 16

Load compartment .................... 16

Vehicle security ............................ 21

Anti-theft locking system ........... 21

Anti-theft alarm system .............. 21

Immobiliser ................................ 23

Exterior mirrors ............................ 24

Convex shape ........................... 24

Electric adjustment .................... 24

Folding mirrors .......................... 24

Heated mirrors ........................... 25

Parking assist ............................ 25

Interior mirrors ............................. 25

Manual anti-dazzle .................... 26

Automatic anti-dazzle ................ 26

Windows ...................................... 26

Windscreen ............................... 26

Power windows ......................... 27

Heated rear window .................. 28

Heated windscreen .................... 29

Sun visors .................................. 29

Roof ............................................. 29

Sunroof ...................................... 29

Keys, locks

Keys

Key with foldaway key section

Caution

Do not attach heavy or bulky items

to the ignition key.

Danger

Never remove the key from

ignition switch during driving as

this will cause, depending on

version, steering wheel lock.

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Press button to extend. To fold the

key, first press the button.

Electronic key with keyless entry

and start

Warning

The electronic key can affect a

pacemaker.
Keep the electronic key away from

the breast.

Push the latch to extract the integral

key.

Lock cylinders

Designed to free-wheel if they are

forcefully rotated without the correct

key or if the correct key is not fully

inserted. To reset, insert the correct

key only half way and turn cylinder

until its slot is vertical, remove key

then re-insert it. If the cylinder still

free-wheels, insert the key only half

way and turn the key through 180°

and repeat operation.

Replacement keys

The key number is specified on a

detachable tag.

The key number must be quoted

when ordering replacement keys as it

is a component of the immobiliser

system.
Locks

237.

Central locking

10.

Starting the engine

126.

Radio remote control

Electronic key

The code number of the adapter for

the locking wheel nuts is specified on

a card. It must be quoted when

ordering a replacement adapter.
Wheel changing

228.

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Radio remote control

: unlocks the vehicle

: locks the vehicle

: long press unlocks and

opens the tailgate

Enables operation of the following

functions via the use of the remote

control buttons:

● central locking system

● anti-theft locking system

● anti-theft alarm system

● tailgate unlocking
● power windows

● mirrors folding

● vehicle locator lighting

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The remote control has a range of up

to 50 m, but may also be much less

due to 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

system no longer operates properly

or the range is reduced.
In the event of a discharged battery,

illuminates and a warning

message is displayed in the Driver

Information Centre.
Driver Information Centre

90.

Batteries do not belong in household

waste. They must be disposed of at

an appropriate recycling collection

point.

1. Remove the back cover from the

remote control.

2. Extract the flat battery from its

location.

3. Replace battery with a battery of

the same type. Pay attention to

the installation position.

4. Clip the back cover in place.

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Fault

If 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.
● The battery voltage is 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.

Manual unlocking

10.

Electronic key system

Warning

The electronic key can affect a

pacemaker.
Keep the electronic key away from

the breast.

Enables a keyless operation of the

following functions:

● central locking system

● power tailgate

● ignition switching on and starting

the engine

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The electronic key simply needs to be

on the driver's person.
For reasons of security, the electronic

key may be equipped with a motion

sensor. If so, starting of the vehicle is

not possible when the electronic key

has not been moved for a certain

time. When trying to start the vehicle,

a corresponding message appears in

the Driver Information Centre. Move

the electronic key and try to start the

vehicle again.
Additionally, the electronic key

includes the functionality of the radio

remote control

Handle with care, protect from

moisture and high temperatures and

avoid unnecessary operation.

Replacing battery in electronic

key

Replace the battery as soon as the

system no longer operates properly

or the range is reduced.
In the event of a discharged battery,

illuminates and a warning

message is displayed in the Driver

Information Centre.
Driver Information Centre

90.

Keys, doors and windows

Batteries do not belong in household

waste. They must be disposed of at

an appropriate recycling collection

point.

1. Remove the back cover.
2. Extract the flat battery from its

location.

3. Replace battery with a battery of

the same type. Insert the battery

by pushing it against the contact

located in the corner and then

pressing it down. Pay attention to

the installation position.

4. Clip the back cover in place.

Fault

If 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 is out of reception

range.

● The battery voltage is 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.

● Interference from electronic

devices such as smartphones or

laptops.

To rectify the cause of the fault,

change the position of the electronic

key.
Manual unlocking

10.

Central locking system

Unlocks and locks doors, load

compartment and fuel filler flap.

A pull on an interior door handle

unlocks and opens the respective

door.
When the driver's door only function

is activated in the vehicle

personalisation settings, only the

driver's door unlocks when its interior

handle is pulled. When the function is

deactivated all doors will be unlocked.
Regardless of the vehicle

personalisation setting, all doors will

be unlocked when the interior handle

of any other door than the driver's

door is pulled.
Vehicle personalisation

91.

Notice

In the event of an accident in which

airbags or belt pretensioners are

deployed, the vehicle is

automatically unlocked.

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Remote control operation

Unlocking

Press

Notice

A short time after unlocking the

vehicle with the remote control, the

doors are locked automatically if no

door has been opened.

Unlocking mode can be set in the

vehicle personalisation menu in the

Info Display. Following settings are

selectable:

● All doors, load compartment and

fuel filler flap will be unlocked by

pressing

once.

● Only the driver's door and fuel

filler flap will be unlocked by

pressing

once. To additionally

unlock all doors and the load

compartment, press

twice.

Select the relevant setting in the

Vehicle personalisation.
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Locking

Close doors, load compartment and

fuel filler flap.

Press

If the vehicle is not closed properly,

the central locking system will not

work.
Operation of the central locking

system is confirmed by the hazard

warning flashers.

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Load compartment

Press and hold

to unlock.

Unlocking settings for the load

compartment can be set in the vehicle

personalisation:

● Only the load compartment will

be unlocked by pressing

once.

● All doors, load compartment and

fuel filler flap will be unlocked by

pressing

once.

Depending on the chosen setting in

the vehicle personalisation, the load

compartment can be locked:

● by simply closing the opened

tailgate.

● by pressing

once on the

remote control with the tailgate

closed.

Select the relevant setting in the

vehicle personalisation.
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Unlocking the tailgate

16.

Confirmation

Operation of the central locking

system is confirmed by the hazard

warning flashers and an audible

chime.

Electronic key system operation

This system allows automatic vehicle

locking and unlocking simply by

detection of the electronic key. The

electronic key must be outside the

vehicle.

Notice

If the vehicle is not closed properly

or the electronic key remains in the

vehicle, locking will not be permitted.

If the vehicle is equipped with an

anti-theft alarm system, a warning

chime sounds after a few seconds.
Notice

The electronic key may not operate

if placed close to electronic devices

such as mobile phones or laptop

computers.

● Zone 1: automatic locking on

leaving the vehicle

● Zone 2: automatic unlocking on

approaching the vehicle

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Notice

If the electronic key remains for

more than 15 minutes in zone 1,

automatic unlocking is deactivated.

Unlock the vehicle by pressing

on the remote control or

touch the sensor of the driver's door

handle to unlock the vehicle.

Automatic locking and unlocking is

activated again.
Notice

A short time after automatic

unlocking, the vehicle is relocked if

no door has been opened.
Notice

If the ignition is switched off for more

than nine days or the vehicle battery

has no sufficient charging, the

automatic function is disabled. Press

on the remote control or

touch the sensor of the driver's door

handle to unlock the vehicle.
In the event that the ignition is

switched off for more than 21 days,

the only way to unlock the vehicle is

by pressing

on the remote

control.

Unlocking / locking

Unlocking / locking mode can be set

in the vehicle personalisation menu in

the Info Display. Following settings

are selectable:

● Only the driver's door and fuel

filler flap will be unlocked /

locked.

● All doors, load compartment and

fuel filler flap will be unlocked /

locked.

● Only the load compartment will

be unlocked / locked.

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Load compartment

16.

Operation with buttons on the

electronic key

The central locking system can also

be operated with the buttons on the

electronic key.
Press

to unlock.

Press

to lock.

Remote control operation

10.

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Driver's door handle

The central locking system can also

be operated by touching the sensor of

the driver's door handle.
Touch the sensor of the drivers's door

handle to unlock or to lock.

Confirmation

Operation of central locking system is

confirmed by the hazard warning

flashers.

Central locking button

Locks or unlocks all doors, the load

compartment and fuel filler flap from

inside the passenger compartment.

Press

to lock. The LED in the button

illuminates.
Press

again to unlock. The LED in

the button extinguishes.

Operation with the key in case of

a central locking system fault

In case of a fault, e.g. vehicle battery

or remote control / electronic key

battery is discharged, the front door

can be locked or unlocked with the

mechanical key.

Manual unlocking

Extract or extend the key.
Keys

Manually unlock the left front door by

inserting and turning the key in the

lock cylinder.
The other doors can be opened by

pulling the interior handle. The load

compartment and fuel filler flap will

possibly not be unlocked.
By switching on the ignition, the anti-

theft locking system is deactivated.

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Manual locking

Manually lock the front doors by

inserting and turning the key in the

lock cylinder.

To lock the other doors, open the rear

doors. Ensure that child lock is

deactivated.
Insert key carefully and turn it to the

inner side of the doors.
Then, remove key.
Close the doors.
The fuel filler flap and tailgate are

possibly not locked.

Automatic locking

Automatic locking after driving off

This system allows automatic locking

of the doors and tailgate as soon as

the speed of the vehicle exceeds a

certain speed.
If one of the doors or the tailgate is

open, the automatic central locking

does not take place. This is signalled

by the sound of the locks rebounding,

accompanied by illumination of

the Driver Information Centre, an

audible signal and the display of an

alert message.

This function can be activated or

deactivated at any time. With the

ignition on, press

until an audible

signal starts and a corresponding

message is displayed.
The state of the system stays in

memory when switching off the

ignition.

Automatic relock after unlocking

This feature automatically relocks the

vehicle a short time after unlocking

with the remote control or electronic

key, provided vehicle has not been

opened.

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Child locks

Warning

Use the child locks whenever

children are occupying the rear

seats.

Turn the child lock in the rear door

outwards to the horizontal position by

using a key. The door cannot be

opened from the inside.
To deactivate, turn the child lock in

the opposite direction.

Doors

Load compartment

Tailgate

Opening

5-door Hatchback

1. Press the emblem or press and

hold

on the radio remote

control.

2. Open the tailgate.

Sports Tourer

After unlocking, push the tailgate

button under the tailgate moulding

and open the tailgate manually.
Central locking system

10.

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Closing

Use the interior handle.
Central locking system

10.

Power tailgate

Warning

Take care when operating the

power tailgate. Risk of injury,

particularly to children.
Keep a close watch on the

movable tailgate when operating.

Ensure that nothing becomes

trapped during operating and no

one is standing within the moving

area.

Notice

The power tailgate will be

deactivated if a trailer is connected

to the socket of the trailer hitch.

The power tailgate can be operated

by:

● Pressing

on the electronic

key. To prevent unintended

opening of the tailgate,

must be pressed longer than

during locking or unlocking.

● Hands-free operation with motion

sensor below the rear bumper.

● The tailgate button under the

exterior tailgate moulding and

in the open tailgate.

● Pressing

twice next to the

steering wheel.

On vehicles with automatic

transmission, the tailgate can only be

operated when the vehicle is

stationary and with selector lever in P.

The power tailgate can be adjusted in

the Info Display.
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Notice

Operating the power tailgate does

not operate the central locking

system. To open the tailgate with the

button on the electronic key, or with

the tailgate button or via hands-free

operation, it is not necessary to

unlock the vehicle. A precondition is

that the electronic key is outside the

vehicle, within a range of approx.

1 m of the tailgate.
Do not leave the electronic key in the

load compartment.
Lock the vehicle after closing if it was

unlocked previously.

Central locking system

10.

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Operation with the electronic key

Press and hold

to open or close

the tailgate. To prevent unintended

opening of the tailgate,

must be

pressed longer than during locking or

unlocking.

Hands-free operation with motion

sensor below the rear bumper

To open or close the tailgate, move

the foot below the rear bumper back

and forth in the area shown in the

illustration. Do not hold the foot longer

or move too slow below the bumper.

The electronic key must be outside

the vehicle, within a range of approx.

1 m of the tailgate.
The turn lights will flash to indicate the

power tailgate movement.
The hands-free operation can be

adjusted in the Info Display.
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Danger

Do not touch any vehicle parts

below the vehicle during hands-

free operation. There is a risk of

injury from hot engine parts.

Operation with the tailgate button

under the exterior tailgate moulding

To open the tailgate, press the

tailgate button under the tailgate

moulding until the tailgate starts to

move. If the vehicle is locked, the

electronic key must be outside the

vehicle, within a range of approx.

1 m of the tailgate.

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To close, press

in the open

tailgate until the tailgate starts to

move.

Operation with the button next to the

steering wheel

Press

twice to open the tailgate.

Stop or change direction of

movement

To stop movement of the tailgate

immediately:

● press

once on the

electronic key, or

● press the tailgate button under

the exterior tailgate moulding, or

● press

on the open tailgate,

● press

next to the steering

wheel.

Pressing one of the switches again

will reverse the direction of

movement.

Memorising an opening height

To memorise a desired opening

height, move the tailgate to the

desired position and press one of the

following buttons for more than three

seconds:

●

in the open tailgate

● the button under the tailgate

moulding

The adjusted memorisation will be

confirmed by a chime. A new

memorisation cancels the previous

one.

Notice

Adjusting opening height should be

programmed at ground level.

Safety function

If the power tailgate encounters an

obstacle during opening or closing,

the direction of movement will

automatically be reversed slightly.

Multiple obstacles in one power cycle

will deactivate the function. In this

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case, close or open the tailgate

manually to reactivate the power

tailgate.
The power tailgate has pinch sensors

on the side edges. If the sensors

detect obstacles between tailgate and

chassis, the tailgate will open, until it

is activated again or closed manually.
The safety function is indicated by a

warning chime.
Remove all obstacles before

resuming normal power operation.
If the vehicle is equipped with factory-

fitted towing equipment and a trailer

is electrically connected, the power

tailgate can only be opened with the

tailgate button or closed with

the open tailgate. Ensure that there

are no obstacles in the moving area.

Overload

If the power tailgate is repeatedly

operated at short intervals, the

function is disabled for some time.

Move tailgate manually into end

position to reset the system.

General hints for operating

tailgate

Danger

Do not drive with the tailgate open

or ajar, e.g. when transporting

bulky objects, since toxic exhaust

gases, which cannot be seen or

smelled, could enter the vehicle.

This can cause unconsciousness

and even death.

Caution

Before opening the tailgate, check

overhead obstructions, e.g. a

garage door, to avoid damage to

the tailgate. Always check the

moving area above and behind the

tailgate.

Caution

Do not install any carrier onto the

tailgate.

Notice

At low outside temperatures the

tailgate may not open fully by itself.

In this case lift the tailgate manually

to its normal end position.

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Vehicle security

Anti-theft locking system

Warning

Do not use the system if there are

people in the vehicle! The doors

cannot be unlocked from the

inside.

The system deadlocks all the doors.

All doors must be closed and the

electronic key must be outside the

vehicle otherwise the system cannot

be activated.
Unlocking the vehicle disables the

mechanical anti-theft locking system.

This is not possible with the central

locking button.

Activating

Press

on the radio remote control

or touch the sensor of the driver's

door handle twice within

five seconds.

Anti-theft alarm system

The anti-theft alarm system is

combined with the central locking

system.
It monitors:

● doors, tailgate, bonnet
● passenger compartment

including adjoining load

compartment

● vehicle inclination, e.g. if it is

raised

● ignition

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If the sunroof remains open, the

passenger compartment is not

monitored.
During temperature preconditioning,

the passenger compartment and the

vehicle inclination are not monitored.

Activation

All doors, the load compartment, the

engine compartment and the sunroof

must be closed.
The electronic key must be outside

the vehicle.
The system is self-activated

45 seconds after locking the vehicle.
If a door or the tailgate is not properly

closed, the vehicle is not locked.

However, the anti-theft alarm is self-

activated after 45 seconds.

Notice

The automatic vehicle locking

function does not activate the anti-

theft alarm system.

To activate the anti-theft alarm

system, lock the vehicle by using the

radio remote control or by touching

the sensor on the driver's door

handle.
Central locking system

10.

Notice

Changes to the vehicle interior such

as the use of seat covers and open

windows, could impair the function

of passenger compartment

monitoring.

Activation without monitoring of

passenger compartment and

vehicle inclination

Switch off the monitoring of

passenger compartment and vehicle

inclination when animals are being

left in the vehicle, because of high

volume ultrasonic signals or

movements triggering the alarm.

Also, switch off when the vehicle is on

a ferry or train.

1. Close tailgate, bonnet, windows.
2. Switch off ignition and press

within ten seconds until the LED in

the button

illuminates.

3. Leave the vehicle and close the

doors.

4. Activate the anti-theft alarm

system.

Indication

The LED in the

button flashes if

the anti-theft alarm system is

activated. The hazard warning lights

illuminate for a few seconds.

Deactivation

Unlocking the vehicle deactivates the

anti-theft alarm system.

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The system is not deactivated by

unlocking the front door with the key

or with the central locking button in

the passenger compartment.

Alarm

When triggered, the alarm siren

sounds and the hazard warning lights

flash simultaneously. The number

and duration of alarm signals are

stipulated by legislation.
The anti-theft alarm can be

deactivated by pressing

switching on the ignition.
A triggered alarm, which has not been

interrupted by the driver, will be

indicated by the LED in the

button

. The LED will flash quickly

the next time the vehicle is unlocked.
If the vehicle battery has been

reconnected (e.g. after maintenance

work), wait for ten minutes to restart

the engine.

Fault

If the LED in the button

illuminates permanently when

switching on the ignition, seek the

assistance of a workshop.

Locking the vehicle without

activation of the anti-theft alarm

Lock the vehicle by locking the front

door with the key.

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.

Notice

Radio Frequency Identification

(RFID) tags may cause interference

with the key. Do not have it placed

near the key when starting the

vehicle.

Notice

The immobiliser does not lock the

doors. Always lock the vehicle after

leaving it

10.

Switch on the anti-theft alarm

system

21.

Emergency operation of electronic

key

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Exterior mirrors

Convex shape

The shape of the mirror makes

objects appear smaller, which will

affect the ability to estimate

distances.
Side blind spot alert

168.

Electric adjustment

Select the relevant exterior mirror by

turning the control.
Then swivel the control to adjust the

selected mirror.

Folding mirrors

For pedestrian safety, the exterior

mirrors will swing out of their normal

mounting position if they are struck

with sufficient force. Reposition the

mirror by applying slight pressure to

the mirror housing.

Manual electric folding

To fold or unfold both exterior mirrors,

select the folding function by turning

the control to

)

If an electrically folded mirror is

manually unfolded, only the other

mirror will be unfolded electrically.

Automatic electric folding

When the vehicle is unlocked, the

mirrors swing to their normal

mounting position. When the vehicle

is locked, the mirrors are folded down.

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Heated mirrors

Operated by pressing

The heating switches off

automatically after a certain time

depending on the outside

temperature.
Heated rear window

28.

Parking assist

This function automatically tilts the

mirrors downwards to assist with

parking manoeuvres in reverse gear.

With the engine running, on engaging

reverse gear, the mirror glasses tilt

downwards.

The mirrors tilt at different angles. If

necessary, the mirrors can be tilt

additionally.
The mirror glasses return to their

original positions:

● a few seconds after coming out of

reverse gear

● once the vehicle speed exceeds

6 mph

● when the engine is switched off

The function can be activated or

deactivated in the settings app

the Info Display.

Interior mirrors

To adjust the mirror, move the mirror

housing in the desired direction.

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Manual anti-dazzle

To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on

the underside of the mirror housing.

Automatic anti-dazzle

Dazzle from following vehicles is

automatically reduced, when driving

in the dark.

Windows

Windscreen

Windscreen stickers

Do not attach stickers such as toll

road stickers or similar on the

windscreen in the area of the interior

mirror. Otherwise the detection zone

of the sensor and the view area of the

camera in the mirror housing could be

restricted.

Windscreen replacement

Caution

If the vehicle has a front-looking

camera sensor for the driver

assistance systems, it is very

important that any windscreen

replacement is performed

accurately according to Vauxhall

specifications. Otherwise, these

systems may not work properly

and there is a risk of unexpected

behaviour and / or messages from

these systems.

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Power windows

Warning

Take care when operating the

power windows. Risk of injury,

particularly to children.
If there are children on the rear

seats, switch on the child safety

system for the power windows.
Keep a close watch on the

windows when closing them.

Ensure that nothing becomes

trapped in them as they move.

Operate the switch for the respective

window by pushing to open or pulling

to close.
Pushing or pulling gently to the first

detent: window moves up or down as

long as the switch is operated.
Pushing or pulling firmly to the second

detent then releasing: window moves

up or down automatically with safety

function enabled. To stop movement,

operate the switch once more in the

same direction.

Safety function

If the window glass encounters

resistance of the window during

automatic closing, it is immediately

stopped and opened again.

Child safety system for rear

windows

Press

to deactivate rear door

power windows; the LED illuminates.

To activate, press

again.

Closing windows from outside

The windows can be closed remotely

from outside the vehicle.

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Press and hold

to close windows.

If the windows are fully closed, the

hazard warning lights will flash twice.

Overload

If the windows are repeatedly

operated within short intervals, the

window operation is disabled for

some time.

Initialising the power windows

Activate the window electronics as

follows:

1. Close doors.
2. Switch on ignition.

3. Close the window completely by

pulling the switch.

4. Release the switch and pull the

switch again for at least

one second.

5. Open the window completely by

pushing the switch.

6. Close the window completely by

pulling the switch again.

Repeat for each window.

Fault

In some circumstances, the power

windows will be opened repeatedly or

may not operate correctly.
Proceed as follows:

1. Close doors.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. Pull the switch three times in less

than ten seconds to trigger the

safety function.

4. The safety function is not active

anymore. Pull the switch a fourth

time until the window is

completely closed.

5. Release the switch and pull the

switch again for at least

one second.

6. Open the window completely by

pushing the switch.

7. Close the window completely by

pulling the switch again.

Heated rear window

Activated by pressing

. The heated

exterior mirrors will also be activated.
The heating switches off

automatically after a certain time

depending on the outside

temperature.

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Heated mirrors

25.

Heated windscreen

Operated by touching

. LED

illuminates when heated windscreen

is activated.
The heating works only with freezing

outside temperatures and switches

off automatically after a certain time

depending on the outside

temperature.
Touch

once more during the same

ignition cycle to allow the heating to

operate again.

Sun visors

The sun visors can be folded down or

swivelled to the side to prevent

dazzling.
If the sun visors have integral mirrors,

the mirror covers should be closed

when driving.
A ticket holder is located on the

backside of the sun visor.

Roof

Sunroof

Warning

Take care when operating the

sunroof. Risk of injury, particularly

to children.
Keep a close watch on the

movable parts when operating

them. Ensure that nothing

becomes trapped in them as they

move.

Caution

Do not operate the sunroof if a roof

rack is fitted.
Do not place heavy loads on the

movable parts of the sunroof.

Switch on ignition to operate the

sunroof.

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Keys, doors and windows

Open or close

Press and hold

: sunroof is opened

or closed as long as the switch is

operated.
Press

firmly then release: the

sunroof is opened or closed

automatically. During closing the

safety function is enabled. To stop

movement, operate the switch once

more.

Sunblind

The sunblind is manually operated.
Close or open the sunblind by sliding.

When the sunroof is open, the

sunblind is always open.

General hints

Safety function

If the sunroof encounters resistance

during automatic closing, it is

immediately stopped and opened

again.

Override safety function

In the event of closing difficulties, e.g.

due to frost, press and hold

. The

sunroof closes with safety function

disabled. To stop movement, release

the switch.

Closing sunroof from outside

The sunroof can be closed remotely

from outside the vehicle.

Press and hold

for more than

two seconds to close the sunroof.
Release the button to stop the

movement.

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Seats, restraints

Head restraints ............................ 31
Front seats ................................... 32

Seat position .............................. 32

Manual seat adjustment ............ 33

Power seat adjustment .............. 35

Armrest ...................................... 37

Heating ...................................... 37

Ventilating .................................. 37

Massage .................................... 38

Rear seats ................................... 38

Heating ...................................... 38

Seat belts ..................................... 39

Three-point seat belt ................. 40

Airbag system .............................. 41

Front airbag system ................... 44

Side airbag system .................... 45

Curtain airbag system ............... 46

Airbag deactivation .................... 46

Child restraints ............................. 47

Child restraint systems .............. 47

Child restraint installation

locations ................................... 51

Head restraints

Position

Warning

Only drive with the head restraint

set to the proper position.

The upper edge of the head restraint

should be at upper head level. If this

is not possible for extremely tall

people, set to highest position, and

set to lowest position for small people.

Adjustment

Head restraints on front seats

Pull the head restraint upwards or

press the catch to release and push

the head restraint downwards.

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Seats, restraints

Press the catch and move the head

restraint upwards, downwards,

forwards or backwards until the

desired position is adjusted.

Head restraints on rear seats

Pull the head restraint upwards or

press the catch to release and push

the head restraint downwards.

Removal

Press catch, pull the respective head

restraint upwards and remove.

Front seats

Seat position

Warning

Only drive with the seat correctly

adjusted.

Warning

Never adjust seats while driving as

they could move uncontrollably.

Danger

Do not sit closer than 25 cm to the

steering wheel, to permit safe

airbag deployment.

Warning

Never store any objects under the

seats.

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Seats, restraints

● Sit with buttocks as far back

against the backrest as possible.

Adjust the distance between the

seat and the pedals so that legs

are slightly angled when pressing

the pedals. Slide the front

passenger seat as far back as

possible.

● Set seat height high enough to

have a clear field of vision on all

sides and of all display

instruments. There should be at

least one hand of clearance

between head and the roof

frame. Your thighs should rest

lightly on the seat without

pressing into it.

● Adjust the head restraint so that

its upper edge is at upper head

level.

● Sit with shoulders as far back

against the backrest as possible.

Set the backrest rake so that it is

possible to easily reach the

steering wheel with arms slightly

bent. Maintain contact between

shoulders and the backrest when

turning the steering wheel. Do

not angle the backrest too far

back. We recommend a

maximum rake of approx. 25°.

● Adjust seat and steering wheel in

a way that the wrist rests on top

of the steering wheel while the

arm is fully extended and

shoulders are on the backrest.

● Adjust the lumbar support so that

it supports the natural shape of

the spine.

Head restraint adjustment

31.

Steering wheel adjustment

68.

Manual seat adjustment

Drive only with engaged seats and

backrests.

Longitudinal adjustment

Pull handle, slide seat, release

handle. Try to move the seat back and

forth to ensure that the seat is locked

in place.

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Seats, restraints

Backrest inclination

Turn handwheel. Do not lean on

backrest when adjusting.

Seat height

Lever pumping motion
up

: seat higher

down : seat lower

Lumbar support

Adjust lumbar support using the

four-way switch to suit personal

requirements.
Press and hold the front or rear of the

switch to increase or decrease the

lumbar support.
Press and hold the top or bottom of

the switch to raise or lower the lumbar

support.

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Seats, restraints

Thigh support

Pull the lever and slide the thigh

support.

Power seat adjustment

Warning

Care must be taken when

operating the power seats. There

is a risk of injury, particularly for

children. Objects could become

trapped.

Keep a close watch on the seats

when adjusting them. Vehicle

passengers should be informed

accordingly.

Longitudinal adjustment

Move switch forwards / backwards.

Backrest inclination

Tilt switch forwards / backwards.

Seat height and angle

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Seats, restraints

Tilt the rear of the switch upwards /

downwards to adjust the height.
Tilt the front of the switch upwards /

downwards to adjust the angle.

Lumbar support

Adjust lumbar support using the

four-way switch to suit personal

requirements.
Press and hold the front or rear of the

switch to increase or decrease the

lumbar support.
Press and hold the top or bottom of

the switch to raise or lower the lumbar

support.

Thigh support

Press and hold the front or rear of the

button to raise or lower the thigh

support.

Memory function for power seat

adjustment and exterior mirrors

Two different driver's seat and

exterior mirror settings can be stored.
Vehicle personalisation

91.

Storing memory position

● Adjust driver's seat and then

adjust exterior mirrors to desired

positions.

● Press M and then press 1 or 2

within four seconds.
A chime sounds to confirm the

storing.

Recall of memory positions

Press 1 or 2 to recall the

corresponding position.
A chime sounds when recalling has

been finished.

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Seats, restraints

Recalling can be interrupted by

pressing M, 1 or 2 or by using one of

the seat adjustment controls.
A stored position cannot be recalled

while driving. The recalling of stored

positions is deactivated 45 seconds

after the ignition has been switched

off.

Armrest

Storage compartment

55.

Heating

Adjust the heating to the desired

intensity by pressing

for the

respective seat one or more times.

The control indicator in the button

indicates the selected intensity.
The heating works only when the

outside temperature is below 20 °C.
Prolonged use of the highest intensity

for people with sensitive skin is not

recommended.
The settings are memorised when the

ignition is switched off.

The heating can also be adjusted in

the seat options app in the Info

Display. Touch

)

on the screen to

activate or deactivate seat heating.
Adjust the heating to the desired

intensity by touching the control

indicator on the screen. The driver

seat and the passenger seat can be

adjusted independently.

Ventilating

Adjust the ventilation to the desired

intensity by pressing

for the

respective seat one or more times.

The control indicator in the button

indicates the selected intensity.

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