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
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
⇒
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
SAFELOCK
).
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
First read and observe the introductoryinformation and safety warnings
⇒
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
