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Keys, doors and windows

Keys, doors and

windows

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

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

Radio remote control ................... 7

Electronic key system .................. 8

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

Automatic locking ...................... 14

Child locks ................................. 14

Doors ........................................... 15

Sliding door ............................... 15

Rear doors ................................. 16

Load compartment .................... 18

Vehicle security ............................ 20

Anti-theft locking system ........... 20

Anti-theft alarm system .............. 20

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

Exterior mirrors ............................ 23

Convex shape ........................... 23

Electric adjustment .................... 23

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

Heated mirrors ........................... 24

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

Manual anti-dazzle .................... 25

Automatic anti-dazzle ................ 25

Child surveillance mirror ............ 25

Rear view display ...................... 26

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

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

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

Rear windows ............................ 29

Heated rear window .................. 29

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

Sun visors .................................. 30

Roller blinds ............................... 30

Roof ............................................. 30

Glass panel ............................... 30

Keys, locks

Keys

Caution

Do not attach heavy or bulky items

to the ignition key.

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 

3

 338.

Central locking 

3

 10.

Starting the engine 

3

 220.

Radio remote control 

3

 7.

Electronic key 

3

 8.

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 

3

 329.

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Key with foldaway key section

9

Danger

Never remove the key from

ignition switch during driving as

this will cause, depending on

version, steering wheel lock.

Caution

Do not attach heavy or bulky items

to the ignition key.

Press button to extend. To fold the

key, first press the button.

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.

Radio remote control

b

: locks the vehicle

9

: switches on/off the peripheral

lighting

a

: unlocks the vehicle

b

: locks the vehicle

?

: long press unlocks and opens

the tailgate

a

: unlocks the vehicle

Depending on the version, the radio

remote control enables a operation of

the following functions:

● central locking system 

3

 10

● anti-theft locking system 

3

 20

● anti-theft alarm system 

3

 20

● tailgate unlocking 

3

 10

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● power windows 

3

 27

● mirrors folding 

3

 24

● vehicle locator lighting 

3

 118

● peripheral lighting 

3

 118

The remote control has a range of up

to several metres, 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

range reduces.

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.

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.
● 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.

Manual unlocking 

3

 10.

Electronic key system

9

Warning

The electronic key can affect a

pacemaker.
Keep the electronic key away from

the breast.

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Depending on the version, the

electronic key system enables a

keyless operation of the following

functions:

● central locking system 

3

 10

● tailgate unlocking
● ignition switching on and starting

the engine 

3

 220

● headlight activation

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

 7.

Handle with care, protect from

moisture and high temperatures and

avoid unnecessary operation.

Notice

To save battery power, the keyless

functions are set to stand-by after 21

days of non-use. To reactivate the

functions, press a button on the

electronic key.

Replacing battery in electronic

key

Replace the battery as soon as the

system no longer operates properly

or the range is reduced.

Batteries do not belong in household

waste. They must be disposed of at

an appropriate recycling collection

point.

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Keys, doors and windows

1. Remove the cover.
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 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.

To rectify the cause of the fault,

change the position of the electronic

key.
Manual unlocking 

3

 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.

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. A precondition is that the

setting is activated in the vehicle

personalisation 

3

 107.

Selective unlocking of cabin and

load compartment

Selective unlocking allows you to

unlock either the doors of the cabin

and the fuel filler flap or the load

compartment, i.e., sliding doors, rear

door / tailgate. Selective unlocking

has to be configured.

Graphic Info Display: Switch on

ignition. Press 

*

 more than 2

seconds. An audible signal is given

and a message is displayed in the

Graphic Info Display.
Colour Info Display: Select the

relevant setting in the Vehicle

personalisation.
Vehicle personalisation 

3

 107.

Remote control operation

Unlocking

Press 

O

.

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Unlocking mode can be set. Two

settings are selectable:

● All doors and load compartment

will be unlocked by pressing 

O

.

● Only the driver's door and the

passenger door will be unlocked

by pressing 

O

.

Unlocking the load compartment

Press 

*

 or press 

O

 two times to

unlock the load compartment only,

i.e., sliding doors and rear doors or

tailgate.

Locking

Close doors and the load

compartment.

Press 

N

.

If the vehicle is not closed properly,

the central locking system will not

work.

Confirmation

Operation of the central locking

system is confirmed by the hazard

warning flashers. A precondition is

that the setting is activated in the

vehicle personalisation 

3

 107.

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.

The electronic key must be outside

the vehicle, within a range of approx.

one metre of the relevant door side.

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Unlocking

Pass a hand behind the door handle

of one of the front doors or the rear

door to unlock the vehicle or press the

middle tailgate button.
Keep the hand behind the door

handle or keep the tailgate button

pressed to open the windows.
Unlocking mode can be set in the

vehicle personalisation menu in the

Info Display. Two settings are

selectable:

● All doors, load compartment and

fuel filler flap will be unlocked by

passing a hand behind one of the

front door handles or the handle

of the rear door. If the vehicle is

equipped with a tailgate, press

the tailgate button.

● Only the front doors and the fuel

filler flap will be unlocked by

passing a hand behind one of

front door handles.

Vehicle personalisation 

3

 107.

Unlocking the load compartment

Only the load compartment, i.e., the

rear door or the tailgate, will be

unlocked by passing a hand behind

the rear door handle or pressing the

tailgate button.

Locking

Press with a finger or thumb on one

of the door handles (at the markings)

or press the tailgate button.
All doors, load compartment and fuel

filler flap will be locked.
If the vehicle is not closed properly,

the electronic key remains in the

vehicle or the ignition is not off,

locking will not be permitted.

Confirmation

Operation of central locking system is

confirmed by the hazard warning

flashers.

Central locking button

Locks or unlocks all doors and the

load compartment from inside the

passenger compartment. If the

vehicle is equipped with electronic

key system, the fuel filler flap is locked

or unlocked, too.

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Press 

Q

 to lock. The LED in the button

illuminates.
Press 

Q

 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 driver's

door can be locked or unlocked with

the mechanical key.

Manual unlocking

Electronic key: press and hold the

latch to extract the integral key.

Manually unlock the driver's door by

inserting and turning the key in the

lock cylinder. With working central

locking system the vehicle will be

unlocked.
Without a working central locking

system, 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.

Manual locking

Manually lock the left front door by

inserting and turning the key in the

lock cylinder. With working central

locking system the vehicle will be

locked.
To lock the other doors if the central

locking system is not working:

● Make sure the child lock is not

activated

● Remove the black cover by using

a key and turning clockwise.

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● Insert key carefully and move to

the inner side of the door without

turning the key.

● Remove key and attach black

cover.

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 the tailgate as soon

as the speed of the vehicle exceeds

6 mph.
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 

h

 in

the instrument cluster, 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 

Q

 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 locks all

doors, load compartment and fuel

filler flap a short time after unlocking

with the remote control or electronic

key, provided no door has been

opened.

Child locks

9

Warning

Use the child locks whenever

children are occupying the rear

seats.

Mechanical child locks

Turn the child lock in the rear door to

the vertical position. The door cannot

be opened from the inside.
To deactivate, turn the child lock to

the horizontal position.

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Electric child locks

Depending on version, the 

R

 button

may be located in the driver's door or

below the light switch.

Remotely operated system to prevent

opening of the rear doors via the

interior door handles and the use of

the rear power windows.

Switching on

Press 

R

. The indicator light of the

button comes on, accompanied by a

confirmation message. This indicator

light remains on until the child lock is

switched off.

Switching off

Press 

R

 again. The indicator light on

button goes off, accompanied by a

confirmation message. This indicator

light remains on while child lock is

switched on.

Doors

Sliding door

Opening

After unlocking, pull the outside door

handle and slide the door towards the

rear beyond the point of resistance.

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To open from inside push the handle

and slide the door towards the rear

beyond the point of resistance.

Closing

To close from outside pull the door

handle and slide the door towards the

front until it locks.
To close from inside push the handle

and slide the door beyond the point of

resistance. Then, use the shaped

recess at the top of the door pillar to

slide the door towards the front until it

locks.

Caution

Ensure the sliding side door is fully

closed and secure before driving

the vehicle.

Caution

To avoid damage, do not attempt

to operate the sliding side door

when the fuel filler flap is open.

9

Danger

Do not drive with the sliding side

door 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.

Refuelling 

3

 294.

Rear doors

Unlock the rear doors with the remote

control or by turning the key in the rear

door lock cylinder.
Central locking 

3

 10.

Always open the left hand door before

the right hand door.

To open the left hand rear door, pull

the exterior handle.

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The door is opened from inside the

vehicle by pulling the interior handle.

The right hand rear door is released

using the lever.

9

Warning

The rear lights may be obscured if

the rear doors are open and the

vehicle is parked on the roadside.
Make other road users aware of

the vehicle, by using a warning

triangle or other equipment

specified in the road traffic

regulations.

The doors are retained in the 90º

position by locking stays. To open the

doors to 180º, push the latch and

swing open to the desired position.

Before closing the doors ensure that

the locking stays are in the 90º

position.

9

Warning

Ensure extended opening doors

are secured when fully opened.
Opened doors may slam closed

due to the force of the wind!

Always close the right hand door

before the left hand door.
Central locking system 

3

 10.

Driving with an open load

compartment

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In exceptional cases only, it is

possible to drive with the right-hand

rear door open, e.g. if long objects

need to be transported. Open the left-

hand followed by the right-hand rear

door, then close the left-hand rear

door and lock it.

9

Danger

Engine exhaust gases contain

poisonous carbon monoxide,

which is colourless and odourless

and could be fatal if inhaled.
When driving with an open load

compartment, exhaust gases

could enter the vehicle. Open the

windows.

Notice

Do not use the left-hand rear door to

hold objects in place.
If possible, secure objects with

lashing straps attached to lashing

eyes 

3

 65.

Caution

Always make sure that the load in

the vehicle is securely stowed

when driving with an open load

compartment.
For further information, refer to

"Loading information" 

3

 73.

Always comply with local or

national regulations.

Load compartment

Tailgate

Opening

Depending on the version, press 

'

to unlock the tailgate.

After unlocking, press the middle

tailgate button and open the tailgate.

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Closing

Use the interior handle.
Do not push the middle tailgate button

whilst closing as this will unlock the

tailgate again.
Central locking system 

3

 10.

General hints for operating

tailgate

9

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.

Notice

The installation of certain heavy

accessories onto the tailgate may

affect its ability to remain open.
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.

Emergency tailgate opening from

inside the vehicle

An access hole between the door and

the floor enables the tailgate latch to

be released using a suitable tool.

Push lever to the left to unlock and

open the tailgate.

Rear window

The rear window can be opened to

give access to the load compartment

without opening the tailgate.
The tailgate and the rear window

cannot be opened at the same time.

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Opening

After unlocking, press the right

tailgate button and open the rear

window.

Closing

Press on the centre of the rear

window until it is fully closed.

Vehicle security

Anti-theft locking system

9

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 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

Simple key: Insert the key and turn it

clockwise twice within 5 seconds.
Remote control: Press 

N

 on the radio

remote control twice within five

seconds.

Electronic key: Press twice with a

finger or thumb on one of the door

handles (at the markings) 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

Activation

Ignition must be switched off. All

doors must be closed and the

electronic key must not remain in the

vehicle. Otherwise the system cannot

be activated.

● Radio remote control: Monitoring

of doors, tailgate and bonnet is

activated 5 seconds after locking

the vehicle by pressing 

e

.

Monitoring of passenger

compartment including adjoining

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load compartment is activated

45 seconds after locking the

vehicle by pressing 

e

.

● Electronic key system:

Monitoring of doors, tailgate and

bonnet is activated 5 seconds

after locking the vehicle by

pressing with a finger or thumb

on one of the front door handles

at the markings. Monitoring of

passenger compartment

including adjoining load

compartment is activated

45 seconds after locking the

vehicle by pressing with a finger

or thumb on one of the front door

handles at the markings.

Activation is confirmed by the flashing

of the status LED and coming on of

the turn lights for a short time.
If a door or the tailgate is not correctly

closed and the vehicle is locked via

remote control or electronic key

system, the vehicle remains

unlocked. However, the anti-theft

alarm system will be activated after

45 seconds.

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

Switch off the monitoring of

passenger compartment 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. Switch of ignition.
2. Press 

U

 within the next 10

seconds until the LED of the

button illuminates constantly.

3. Get out of the vehicle.
4. Lock the vehicle immediately by

using the remote control, pressing

with a finger or thumb on one of

the door handles (at the markings)

or pressing the tailgate button.

Activation is indicated by the flashing

of the status LED.

Indication

LED in the central locking button

flashes if the anti-theft alarm system

is activated.
Seek the assistance of a workshop in

the event of faults.

Deactivation

Radio remote control: Unlocking the

vehicle by pressing 

c

 deactivates the

anti-theft alarm system.

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Electronic key system: Unlocking the

vehicle by pressing on one of the front

door handles at the markings

deactivates the anti-theft alarm

system.
The electronic key must be outside

the vehicle, within a range of approx.

one metre of the relevant door side.
The system is not deactivated by

unlocking the driver's door with the

key or with the central locking button

in the passenger compartment.

Notice

If the vehicle is unlocked and no door

is opened, the vehicle is

automatically relocked after 30

seconds. In this case, the anti-theft

alarm will be reactivated, too.

Alarm

When triggered, the alarm horn

sounds 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 by pressing 

c

, by

pressing on one of the front door

handles at the markings with

electronic key system. The LED of the

U

 button will extinguish and the turn

lights flash for a short time.
A triggered alarm, which has not been

interrupted by the driver, will be

indicated by the rapid flashing of the

LED of the 

U

 button. If the ignition is

switched on, the flashing stops

immediately
If the vehicle's battery is to be

disconnected (e.g. for maintenance

work), the alarm siren must be

deactivated as follows: switch the

ignition on then off, then disconnect

the vehicle's battery within 15 s
If the battery has been reconnected

(e.g. after maintenance work), wait for

10 minutes to restart the engine.

Locking the vehicle without

activation of the anti-theft alarm

Lock the vehicle by inserting and

turning the integrated key of the

remote control or the electronic key

system in the lock cylinder of the

driver's door.

Malfunction of the remote control

Unlock the vehicle by inserting and

turning the integrated key of the

remote control or the electronic key

system in the lock cylinder of the

driver's door.
Open the driver's door.
The horn of the anti-theft alarm will

sound.
Switch on ignition.
The horn will stop sounding and the

status LED extinguishes.

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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 has been

removed from the ignition switch.

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 

3

 10.

Switch on the anti-theft alarm

system 

3

 20.

Emergency operation of electronic

key 

3

 219.

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 

3

 270.

Electric adjustment

Select the relevant exterior mirror by

pushing the mirror button 

C

 to the

left or right.
Adjust the respective mirror by the

fourway control.

Select the relevant exterior mirror by

turning the control to left 

C

 or right

D

 mirror symbol .

Adjust respective mirror by tilting the

fourway control.

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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.

Electric folding

Pull the mirror button 

C

 rearwards.

Both exterior mirrors will fold.
Pull the mirror button rearwards again

to return both exterior mirrors to their

original position.
If an electrically folded mirror is

manually extended, pulling mirror

button rearwards will only electrically

extend the other mirror.

Automatic folding

When the vehicle is unlocked, the

mirrors swing to their normal

mounting position. When the vehicle

is locked, the mirrors are folded down.

Heated mirrors

Depending on the version, heating is

operated by pressing 

e

 or 

d

.

The heating switches off

automatically after a certain time

depending on the outside

temperature.
Heated rear window 

3

 29.

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Interior mirrors

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.

Child surveillance mirror

A child surveillance mirror allows to

observe the rear seats. The mirror

can be adjusted.

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Rear view display

The rear view display can show three

different views:

● close rear view
● passenger side view
● standard rear view

The standard rear view is displayed

by default.
Rear view camera 

3

 276

Passenger side camera 

3

 272

To switch between the views, press

p

.

To switch the rear view display on or

off, press 

)

.

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. Keep the sensor free from

dust, dirt and ice. Otherwise, the

detection zone of the rain sensor /

light sensor and the view area of the

camera in the mirror housing could be

restricted.
Sensors 

3

 80, 

3

 111

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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.

Power windows

9

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.

Switch on ignition to operate power

windows.

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

This function depends upon version.

If the window glass encounters

resistance above the middle of the

window during automatic closing, it is

immediately stopped and opened

again.

Override safety function

In the event of closing difficulties due

to frost or the like, switch on the

ignition, then pull the switch to the first

detent and hold. The window moves

up without safety function enabled.

To stop movement, release the

switch.

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Child safety system for rear

windows

Press 

V

 to deactivate rear door

power windows; the LED illuminates.

To activate, press 

V

 again.

Operating windows from outside

The windows can be operated

remotely from outside the vehicle.

Press and hold 

c

 to open windows.

Press and hold 

e

 to close windows.

Release button to stop window

movement.

Overload

If the windows are repeatedly

operated within short intervals, the

window operation is disabled for

some time.

Initialising the power windows

If 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

 106.

Activate the window electronics as

follows:

1. Close doors.
2. Switch on ignition.
3. Pull switch until the window is

closed and keep pulling for

additional two seconds.

4. Push switch until the window is

completely open and keep

pushing for additional two

seconds.

5. Repeat for each window.

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Rear windows

To partially open the rear windows, tilt

the lever and push it fully to lock the

windows in the open position.

Heated rear window

Operated by pressing 

e

 together

with heated exterior mirrors.
The heating switches off

automatically after a certain time

depending on the outside

temperature.
Depending on climate control system,

e

 is located at a different position.

Heated windscreen

This function heats the windscreen

along its bottom and along the driver's

side of the windscreen.
Thus, the function allows a fast

detaching of the windscreen wiper

blades if they are frozen to the

windscreen. Additionally, an

accumulation of snow caused by the

operation of the windscreen wipers is

prevented.

Heating is operated by pressing 

,

.

LED in button illuminates.

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The heating works only with freezing

outside temperatures and switches

off automatically after a certain time

depending on the outside

temperature.
Pressing 

,

 again switches off the

heating operation. LED in button is

extinguished.

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.

Roller blinds

To reduce sunlight at the second row

seats, pull the blind upwards using

the grip and engage it at the top of the

door frame.

Roof

Glass panel

Sunblind

Press 

N

 at the rear: the sunblind is

opened as long as the switch is

operated.
Press 

N

 at the front: the sunblind is

closed as long as the switch is

operated.

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Seats, restraints

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

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

Seat adjustment ........................ 33

Seat folding ............................... 34

Armrest ...................................... 36

Heating ...................................... 36

Rear seats ................................... 37

Second row seats ...................... 37

Third row seats .......................... 38

Seat belts ..................................... 41

Three-point seat belt ................. 42

Airbag system .............................. 44

Front airbag system ................... 47

Side airbag system .................... 48

Curtain airbag system ............... 48

Airbag deactivation .................... 49

Child restraints ............................. 50

Child restraint systems .............. 50

Child restraint installation

locations ................................... 54

Head restraints

Position

9

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

Height adjustment

Pull the head restraint upwards or

press catch and push it downwards.

Removal

Press catch, pull the respective head

restraint upwards and remove.

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Seats, restraints

Head restraints on rear seats

Height adjustment

Pull the head restraint upwards or

push it downwards.

Removal

Press catch, pull the respective head

restraint upwards and remove.

Front seats

Seat position

9

Warning

Only drive with the seat correctly

adjusted.

9

Warning

Never adjust seats while driving as

they could move uncontrollably.

9

Danger

Do not sit closer than 25 cm to the

steering wheel, to permit safe

airbag deployment.

9

Warning

Never store any objects under the

seats.

● 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.

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● 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 steering wheel 

3

 79.

● Adjust the head restraint 

3

 31.

● Adjust the lumbar support so that

it supports the natural shape of

the spine.

Seat adjustment

Drive only with engaged seats and

backrests.

Longitudinal adjustment

Pull the handle, slide the seat, then

release the handle. Try to move the

seat back and forth to ensure that the

seat is locked in place.

Depending on version, pull the lever

of the passenger seat and slide the

seat, then release the handle.

Backrest inclination

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Seats, restraints

Push the lever, adjust inclination and

release the lever. Do not lean on

backrest when adjusting.

Seat height

Lever pumping motion
up

: seat higher

down : seat lower

Lumbar support

Turn the handwheel to suit personal

requirements.

Seat folding

Depending on version, the front

passenger seat can be folded flat to

the table position.

Folding single seat front

passenger side

Slide the front passenger seat as far

back as possible, to avoid contact

with the instrument panel during

folding.

Push the head restraint down or

remove it before folding backrest

3

 31.

Depending on version, remove the

armrest 

3

 36.

Push lever, fold backrest fully

forwards and release the lever. Then

push the backrest down further until it

is completely flat.

Unfolding single seat front

passenger side

To restore the seat to the upright

position, pull up the backrest as far as

it will go.

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Pull the lever and raise backrest fully

then release the lever.

Folding bench seat front

passenger side

Fold down the centre backrest by

pulling the loop.

Fold down the outer backrest by

pulling the loop. Swing the backrest

forwards until the seat is lowered on

the vehicle floor.
When retracted, the maximum weight

on the backrest is 50 kg.

To lift the seat cushion pull the lever

and raise the seat cushion against the

backrest until it locks.
Storage cargo management system

3

 66.

Storage load compartment grille

3

 69.

Unfolding bench seat front

passenger side

To restore the backrest to the upright

position, pull up the seat till it is

engaged.

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Seats, restraints

To restore the seat cushion to the

original position, push the lever and

lower the seat cushion till it is

engaged.

9

Warning

When the front passenger seat is

in the folded position, the front

passenger airbag system must be

deactivated.
Airbag deactivation 

3

 49.

Armrest

The armrest can be folded up.

To remove the armrest fold it up, push

and turn it to the position shown in the

picture.
Then pull off the armrest from the

backrest.
To fit the armrest engage it in the

backrest. Push and fold the armrest in

the upright position. Pull the armrest

out a bit and fold it downwards.

Heating

Activate seat heating by pressing 

ß

for the respective front seat.
The LED in the button illuminates to

indicate activation.
The heating works only when the

outside temperature is below 20 °C.
Pressing 

ß

 once more deactivates

seat heating.
Stop-start system 

3

 222.

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Rear seats

Second row seats

Depending on the equipment, the

rear seat backrest is divided into two

or three parts. All parts can be folded

down.
Before folding rear seat backrests,

execute the following if necessary:

● Move front seats forward.
● Remove the load compartment

cover 

3

 63.

Folding the seats

1. Push the head restraint

downwards 

3

 31.

2. Check that the outer seat belts are

lying correctly on the backrests.

3. Pull the release lever on one or

both outer sides and fold down the

backrests onto the seat cushion.

4. Depending on version, fold down

the centre backrest by pulling the

loop.

5. Alternatively fold seat backrests

from the load compartment: pull

lever on left or right sidewall of the

load compartment to fold the rear

seat backrests.

9

Warning

Take care when operating the rear

backrests from the load

compartment. The backrest is

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