The doors and the boot lid can be locked or unlocked manually if the vehicle key or central locking
fails
⇒
Unlocking or locking the driver door manually
⇒
Unlocking the boot lid manually
.
If the turn signals do
not
flash as confirmation when you lock the vehicle:
• At least one of the doors or the boot lid is not closed.
•
OR:
convenience closing is in progress and not all windows have been closed.
Response when locking the vehicle with a second vehicle key
Keyless locking and starting system Keyless Access:
Any vehicle key located inside the vehicle will
be blocked from starting the engine if the vehicle has been locked from the outside using a second
vehicle key. Press the
button on the vehicle key in the vehicle interior to enable it to start the
engine
⇒
Starting and stopping the engine
.
Automatic switch-off of the sensor surfaces
• The vehicle is not unlocked or locked for an extended period.
• A sensor has been triggered an excessive number of times.
Activating sensors again:
• Wait for a short period of time.
•
OR:
unlock the vehicle with the
button on the vehicle key.
•
OR:
the boot lid is opened.
•
OR:
unlock the vehicle with the vehicle key
⇒
Doors
.
It may not be possible to lock or unlock the vehicle using keyless access if the 12-volt vehicle
battery or button cell in the vehicle key is weak or discharged. The vehicle can be locked or
unlocked manually
⇒
.
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.
Doors
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the followingsubjects:
⇒
Display
⇒
Childproof lock
⇒
Unlocking or locking the driver door manually
⇒
Locking the front passenger door and rear doors manually
If, for example, the vehicle key or central locking fails, the doors, boot lid and tilting and sliding
panoramic sunroof can be locked and, with some exceptions, unlocked manually.
Please note that the sensors in the door handles can be activated by a powerful jet of
water or steam if a valid vehicle key is simultaneously within its operating range. If at least
one window is open and the sensors in a door handle are continuously activated, all
windows will close. It is possible that all windows will open if the jet of water or steam is
moved away from the door handle sensors briefly and then moved back onto them
⇒
Locking and unlocking the vehicle with keyless access
.
NOTICE
Any door that is not properly closed could open suddenly while the vehicle is in motion.
This could lead to severe injuries.
• Stop as soon as possible and close the door.
• Ensure that the door is closed properly and that the lock has engaged. The closed door
must be flush with the surrounding body panels.
• Doors should only be opened or closed when you are sure there is no-one in their path.
WARNING
Any door being held open by the door arrester could close unexpectedly in strong winds
or if the vehicle is on a slope. This could lead to injuries.
• Always keep a good grip on the handle when opening and closing doors.
WARNING
