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Opening and closing – at the door lock
Do not lock the car if there is
someone inside, because the
doors cannot be unlocked from
inside.
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You can arrange for a signal to be
provided as confirmation that the
car has been locked correctly.
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On certain national market ver-
sions, the alarm system can only
be operated from the remote control.
On these cars, unlocking at the door
lock triggers the alarm.
To switch off the alarm:
Press the button – unlock – or turn the
ignition key to position 1.
For further details on the alarm system,
see page 38.
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Convenient operation
The electric windows and the sliding/tilt
sunroof can also be operated at the
door lock.
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To open: when the door is closed,
turn the key in the door lock to the
release position and hold it there
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To close: when the door is closed,
turn the key to the locking position
and hold it there.
Watch the closing movement to
ensure that no-one is trapped. The
movement is stopped when the key is
released.
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Manual operation
In the event of an electrical malfunction
By turning the key to the limit positions
in the door lock, you can lock and
unlock the driver's door.
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