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Unlocking/locking the driver's door using
the emergency key element
% If you wish to lock the vehicle entirely using
the emergency key, first press the button for
locking from the inside while the driver's
door is open. Then proceed to lock the driv‐
er's door using the emergency key element.
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Insert the emergency key into opening 1 in
the cover.
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Pull and hold the door handle.
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Pull the cover on the emergency key as
straight as possible away from the vehicle
until it releases.
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Release the door handle.
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To unlock: turn the emergency key anti-
clockwise to position 1 .
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To lock: turn the emergency key clockwise to
position 1 .
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Carefully press the cover onto the lock cylin‐
der until it engages and is seated firmly.
Boot
Opening the boot lid
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WARNING Risk of exhaust gas poisoning
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. Exhaust
gases can enter the vehicle interior if the
boot lid is open when the engine is running,
especially if the vehicle is in motion.
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Always switch off the engine before
opening the boot lid.
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Never drive with the boot lid open.
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