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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
Opening and closing
Vehicle features and
options
WARNING
Unlocking from the inside is only possible with
special knowledge.
This chapter describes all standard, country-spe‐
cific and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features that are not necessarily
available in your vehicle, e. g., due to the selected
options or country versions. This also applies to
safety-related functions and systems. When us‐
ing these functions and systems, the applicable
laws and regulations must be observed.
Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi‐
cle while being exposed to extreme tempera‐
tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock
the vehicle from the outside when there are
people in it.
WARNING
Unattended children or animals can cause the
vehicle to move and endanger themselves and
traffic, for instance due to the following actions:
Remote control
General information
The vehicle is supplied with two remote controls
with integrated key.
▷ Pressing the Start/Stop button.
▷ Releasing the parking brake.
▷ Opening and closing the doors or win‐
dows.
Each remote control contains a replaceable bat‐
tery. Replacing the battery, refer to page 72.
▷ Engaging selector lever position N.
▷ Using vehicle equipment.
You may set the button functions, depending on
the vehicle equipment and country version. Set‐
tings, refer to page 81.
There is a risk of accidents or injuries. Do not
leave children or animals unattended in the ve‐
hicle. Take the remote control with you when
exiting and lock the vehicle.
The vehicle stores personal settings for every re‐
mote control. Driver profile, refer to page 79.
The remote controls hold information about re‐
quired maintenance. Service data in the remote
control, refer to page 274.
Overview
Safety information
WARNING
People or animals in the vehicle can lock the
doors from the inside and lock themselves in. In
this case, the vehicle cannot be opened from
the outside. There is a risk of injury. Take the
remote control with you so that the vehicle can
be opened from the outside.
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2
Unlocking
Locking
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Locking
1. Close the driver's door.
3
4
Open tailgate
Panic mode
2.
Press button on the remote control.
Unlocking
The following functions are executed:
Press button on the remote control.
▷ All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap
are being locked.
Depending on the settings, refer to page 81,
the following access points are unlocked:
▷ Locking is confirmed by the turn signals and
the horn. This function must be activated in
the settings, refer to page 81.
▷ Driver's door and fuel filler flap.
Press the button of the remote control again
to unlock the other vehicle access points.
▷ The alarm system, refer to page 83, is
switched on.
▷ All doors, tailgate, and fuel filler flap.
If the engine or ignition is still switched on when
you lock the vehicle, the vehicle horn honks
twice. In this case, the engine or ignition must be
switched off by means of the Start/Stop button.
In addition, the following functions are executed:
▷ Unlocking is confirmed by the turn signals
and the horn. This function must be activated
in the settings, refer to page 81.
Switching on interior lights and
courtesy light
▷ The settings stored in the driver profile, refer
to page 79, are applied.
Press button on the remote control with
the vehicle locked.
▷ The driver's seat is set to the last position
saved in the driver's profile. This function
must be activated in the settings, refer to
page 81.
This function is not available, if the interior lights
were switched off manually.
▷ The interior lights, refer to page 143, are
switched on, unless they were manually
switched off.
The light functions may depend on the ambient
brightness.
After locking, wait 10 seconds before pressing
the button again.
▷ Depending on the settings, the welcome light
and headlight courtesy delay feature, refer to
page 140, are switched on.
Tailgate
▷ The alarm system, refer to page 83, is
switched off.
General information
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place the
remote control in the cargo area.
The light functions may depend on the ambient
brightness.
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐
try version, it is possible to specify whether the
doors are also unlocked when unlocking with the
remote control. Adjusting the settings, refer to
page 81.
Convenient opening
Press and hold this button on the re‐
mote control after unlocking.
Pressing and holding the button on the remote
control opens the windows and the glass sun‐
roof.
The tailgate can only be opened if it is not
locked. Separately lock the tailgate, refer to
page 79.
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cover with a lever movement of the
integrated key, arrow 2.
Safety information
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operating the
tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that
the area of movement of the tailgate is clear
during opening and closing.
NOTE
During opening, the tailgate pivots back and up.
There is a risk of damage to property. Make
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate
is clear during opening and closing.
3. Push battery in the direction of the arrow us‐
ing a pointed object and lift it out.
Opening
Press button on the remote control for
approx. 1 second.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find your‐
self in a dangerous situation.
4. Insert a type CR 2450 battery with the posi‐
tive side facing up.
5. Press the cover closed.
▷ Press button on the remote control
and hold for at least 3 seconds.
6. Push the integrated key into the remote con‐
trol until it engages.
▷ Briefly press the button on the remote control
three times in succession.
Have old batteries disposed of by a deal‐
er’s service center or another qualified
service center or repair shop or take
them to a collection point.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
Replacing the battery
1. Remove the integrated key from the remote
control, refer to page 74.
Additional remote controls
Additional remote controls are available from a
dealer’s service center or another qualified serv‐
ice center or repair shop.
2. Place the integrated key underneath the bat‐
tery compartment cover, arrow 1, and lift the
Loss of the remote controls
A lost remote control can be blocked and re‐
placed by a dealer’s service center or another
qualified service center or repair shop.
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Starting the engine via emergency
detection of the remote control
Malfunction
General information
A Check Control message is displayed.
Remote control detection by the vehicle may
malfunction under the following circumstances:
▷ The battery of the remote control is dis‐
charged. Replacing the battery, refer to
page 72.
▷ Interference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment with
high transmitting power.
It is not possible to start the engine if the remote
control has not been detected.
▷ Shielding of the remote control due to metal
objects.
Proceed as follows in this case:
1. Hold the remote control with its back against
the marked area on the steering column. Pay
attention to the display in the instrument
cluster.
Do not transport the remote control together
with metal objects.
▷ Interference of the radio connection from mo‐
bile phones or other electronic devices in di‐
rect proximity to the remote control.
2. If the remote control is detected:
Start the engine within 10 seconds.
Do not transport the remote control together
with electronic devices.
If the remote control is not detected, slightly
change the position of the remote control and re‐
peat the procedure.
▷ Interference of radio transmission by a charg‐
ing process of mobile devices, for instance
charging of a mobile phone.
▷ The remote control is in direct proximity of
the wireless charging tray.
Integrated key
Place the remote control down at a different
location.
General information
The driver's door can be locked and unlocked
without remote control using the integrated key.
In the case of interference, the vehicle can be
unlocked and locked from the outside with the
integrated key, refer to page 73.
The integrated key can also be used for the
glove compartment on the front passenger side.
Safety information
WARNING
Unlocking from the inside is only possible with
special knowledge.
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Persons who spend a lengthy time in the vehi‐
cle while being exposed to extreme tempera‐
tures are at risk of injury or death. Do not lock
the vehicle from the outside when there are
people in it.
The other doors must be unlocked or locked
from the inside.
Alarm system
The alarm system is not switched on if the vehi‐
cle is locked with the integrated key.
The alarm system is triggered when the door is
opened, if the vehicle has been unlocked via the
door lock.
NOTE
The door lock is permanently joined with the
door. The door handle can be moved. When
pulling the door handle with the integrated key
inserted, paint or the integrated key can be
damaged. There is a risk of damage to prop‐
erty. Remove the integrated key before pulling
the outside door handle.
In order to stop the alarm, unlock the vehicle with
the remote control or switch on the ignition, if
needed, through emergency detection of the re‐
mote control, refer to page 73.
Button for central locking
system
Removing
General information
In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked. The hazard warning sys‐
tem and interior lights come on.
Overview
Press the button, arrow 1, and pull out the
integrated key, arrow 2.
Locking/unlocking via the door
lock
Button for the central locking system.
Unlocking and locking
Press button. For locking, the doors must be
closed.
▷ The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
Unlock or lock the driver's door via the door lock
using the integrated key.
▷ The vehicle is not secured against theft when
locking.
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Opening
Unlocking
▷
Press button to unlock the doors to‐
gether, and then pull the door handle above
the armrest.
▷ On the door to be opened, pull the door han‐
dle twice: the first time unlocks the door, the
second time opens it. The other doors remain
locked.
Grasp the door handle on the driver's or front
passenger door completely.
Comfort Access
This corresponds with pressing the button
on the remote control.
Concept
The vehicle can be accessed without activating
the remote control.
Locking
All you need to do is to have the remote control
with you, such as in your pants pocket.
The vehicle automatically detects the remote
control when it is in close proximity or in the car's
interior.
General information
Comfort Access supports the following func‐
tions:
▷ Unlocking and locking the vehicle.
▷ Convenient closing.
Touch the surface on the door handle of the driv‐
er's or front passenger door with your finger for
approx. 1 second without grasping the door han‐
dle.
▷ Opening tailgate.
▷ Open tailgate with no-touch activation.
This corresponds with pressing the button
on the remote control.
Functional requirements
▷ To lock the vehicle, the remote control must
be located outside of the vehicle near the
doors.
Convenient closing
Safety information
▷ The next unlocking and locking cycle is not
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.
WARNING
With convenient closing, body parts can be
jammed. There is a risk of injury. Make sure
that the area of movement of the doors is clear
during convenient closing.
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Closing
NOTE
During opening, the tailgate pivots back and up.
There is a risk of damage to property. Make
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate
is clear during opening and closing.
Opening
Touch the surface on the door handle of the driv‐
er's or front passenger door, arrow, with your fin‐
ger and hold it there without grasping the door
handle.
This corresponds with pressing and holding the
button
on the remote control.
In addition to locking, the windows and the glass
sunroof close. The exterior mirrors fold in, de‐
pending on the model.
Press button on the tailgate.
This corresponds with pressing the button
on the remote control.
Open tailgate
Opening tailgate with no-touch
activation
General information
If you open the tailgate via Comfort Access,
locked doors will not be unlocked.
Concept
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place the
remote control in the cargo area.
The tailgate can be opened with no-touch activa‐
tion using the remote control you are carrying.
Two sensors detect a forward-directed foot mo‐
tion in the center of the area at the rear of the ve‐
hicle and the tailgate is opened.
Safety information
WARNING
General information
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place the
remote control in the cargo area.
Body parts can be jammed when operating the
tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that
the area of movement of the tailgate is clear
during opening and closing.
If the remote control is in the sensor area, the
tailgate may open or close inadvertently if you
unintentionally move your foot or if something
else moves in the detection area.
The sensor has an approximate range of
5 ft/1.50 m extending from the rear of the vehi‐
cle.
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If you open the tailgate with no-touch activation,
locked doors will not be unlocked.
this movement, the leg must pass through
the ranges of both sensors.
Safety information
WARNING
During no-touch activation, vehicle parts may
be touched, such as the hot exhaust gas sys‐
tem. There is a risk of injury. When moving your
foot, make sure you have a firm stance and do
not touch the vehicle.
Opening
Perform the foot movement described earlier.
WARNING
Before the opening, the hazard warning system
flashes.
Body parts can be jammed when operating the
tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that
the area of movement of the tailgate is clear
during opening and closing.
Moving your foot again will stop the opening mo‐
tion, and moving it one more time after that will
close the trunk lid.
Malfunction
NOTE
Remote control detection by the vehicle may
malfunction under the following circumstances:
During opening, the tailgate pivots back and up.
There is a risk of damage to property. Make
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate
is clear during opening and closing.
▷ The battery of the remote control is dis‐
charged. Replace the battery, refer to
page 72.
▷ Interference of the radio connection from
transmission towers or other equipment with
high transmitting power.
Performing the foot movement
1. Stand in the middle behind the vehicle at ap‐
prox. one arm's length away from the rear of
the vehicle.
▷ Shielding of the remote control due to metal
objects.
2. Wave a foot under the vehicle in the direction
of travel and immediately pull it back. With
Do not transport the remote control together
with metal objects.
▷ Interference of the radio connection from mo‐
bile phones or other electronic devices in di‐
rect proximity to the remote control.
Do not transport the remote control together
with electronic devices.
Wet or snowy conditions may disrupt the locking
request recognition function on the door han‐
dles.
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In the case of a malfunction, unlock and lock the
vehicle using the buttons of the remote control
or using the integrated key, refer to page 73.
Opening and closing
Opening from the outside
Tailgate
General information
To avoid locking it in the vehicle, do not place the
remote control in the cargo area.
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐
try version, it is possible to specify whether the
doors are also unlocked when unlocking with the
remote control. Adjusting the settings, refer to
page 81.
▷ Without Comfort Access: unlock vehicle.
With Comfort Access: unlock the vehicle or
have the remote control with you.
The tailgate can only be opened if it is not
locked. Separately lock the tailgate, refer to
page 79.
Press button on the tailgate.
▷
Press button on the remote control
for approx. 1 second.
Safety information
Depending on the setting, the doors may also
be unlocked. Unlocking with the remote con‐
trol, refer to page 71.
WARNING
Body parts can be jammed when operating the
tailgate. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that
the area of movement of the tailgate is clear
during opening and closing.
Opening from the inside
With the vehicle stationary, press the
button in the driver's floor area.
Closing
NOTE
During opening, the tailgate pivots back and up.
There is a risk of damage to property. Make
sure that the area of movement of the tailgate
is clear during opening and closing.
Grasp the recess grip and pull tailgate down.
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Locking separately
General information
The switch in the glove compartment decouples
the tailgate from the central locking system, so it
can no longer be opened.
General information
There are three driver profiles with which per‐
sonal vehicle settings can be stored. Every re‐
mote control has one of these driver profiles as‐
signed.
If the vehicle is unlocked using a remote control,
the assigned personal driver profile will be acti‐
vated. All settings stored in the driver profile are
automatically applied.
If the glove compartment is locked with the
integrated key, the remote control can be
handed over without the integrated key, for in‐
stance to a valet parking service. It is then no lon‐
ger possible for objects to be removed from the
cargo area even with the remote control.
If several drivers use their own remote control,
the vehicle will adjust the personal settings dur‐
ing unlocking. These settings are also restored, if
the vehicle has been used in the meantime by a
person with a different remote control.
Securing
Changes to the settings are automatically stored
in the driver profile currently activated.
▷ Tailgate secured, arrow 1.
▷ Tailgate not secured, arrow 2.
If another driver profile is selected via iDrive, the
settings stored in it will be applied automatically.
The new driver profile is assigned to the remote
control currently used.
Slide the switch into the desired position.
There is an additional guest profile available that
is not assigned to any remote control. It can be
used to apply settings in the vehicle without
changing the personal driver profiles.
Trunk emergency unlocking
Functional requirements
For the system to be able to identify the driver
profile associated to a particular driver, the de‐
tected remote control must be clearly allocated
to the driver.
This is the case when:
Pull the handle inside the cargo area.
The tailgate unlocks.
▷ The driver is only carrying his or her own re‐
mote control.
▷ The driver unlocks the vehicle.
▷ The driver gets into the vehicle through the
driver's door.
Driver profile
Settings
Concept
The settings for the following systems and func‐
tions are stored in the active profile. The scope
of storable settings depends on country and
equipment.
In the driver profiles, individual settings for sev‐
eral drivers can be stored and called up again
when required.
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▷ Unlocking and locking.
▷ Lights.
▷ The called-up driver profile is assigned to the
remote control being used at the time.
▷ If the driver profile is already assigned to a dif‐
ferent remote control, this driver profile will
apply to both remote controls.
▷ Climate control.
▷ Radio.
▷ Instrument cluster.
▷ Programmable memory buttons.
▷ Volumes, tone.
Using a guest profile
The guest profile is for individual settings that are
stored in none of the three personal driver pro‐
files.
▷ Control Display.
▷ Navigation.
Via iDrive:
▷ PDC Park Distance Control.
▷ Rearview camera.
▷ Side View.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. "Drive off (guest)"
4. "OK"
▷ Top View.
▷ Head-up Display.
▷ Driving Dynamics Control.
The guest profile cannot be renamed. It is not
assigned to the current remote control.
▷ Seat position, exterior mirror position, steer‐
ing wheel position where applicable.
Renaming a driver profile
Both the positions saved via the seat memory
and the last position set are saved.
A personal name can be assigned to the active
driver profile to avoid confusion between the
driver profiles.
▷ Intelligent Safety.
▷ Active Blind Spot Detection.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
Profile management
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select driver profile.
Selecting a driver profile
Regardless of the remote control in use, a differ‐
ent driver profile may be activated. This allows
you to call up personal vehicle settings, even if
you did not unlock the vehicle with your own re‐
mote control.
The driver profile marked with this symbol
can be renamed.
4. "Change driver profile name"
5. Enter profile name.
6.
Select the symbol.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select driver profile.
4. "OK"
Resetting a driver profile
The settings of the driver profile currently in use
are reset to their factory settings.
Via iDrive:
▷ All settings stored in the called-up driver pro‐
file are automatically applied.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select driver profile.
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The driver profile marked with this symbol
can be reset.
▷ USB storage device: "USB device"
Select USB storage device as needed.
▷ Online.
4. "Reset driver profile"
5. "OK"
6. Select the driver profile to be imported.
Exporting driver profiles
Most settings of the active driver profile can be
exported.
Displaying driver profiles during
start
The driver profiles can be displayed during each
start to select the desired profile.
Exporting is helpful when storing and retrieving
personal settings, for instance before delivering
the vehicle to a workshop. The stored driver pro‐
files can be taken into another vehicle.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driver profiles"
Via iDrive:
3. "Show driver profiles at startup"
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select driver profile.
System limits
A clear assignment between the remote control
and driver may not be possible in the following
cases, for example.
The driver profile marked with this symbol
can be exported.
4. "Export driver profile"
▷ The passenger unlocks the vehicle with his or
her own remote control, but another person
is driving.
5. Select a storage device for exporting the
driver profile.
▷ "USB device"
▷ The driver unlocks the vehicle via Comfort
Access and has multiple remote controls with
him or her.
Select USB storage device, as needed,
refer to page 59.
▷ The driver changes, but the vehicle is not
locked and unlocked.
▷ Online.
▷ Multiple remote controls are located outside
of the vehicle.
Importing driver profiles
The existing settings of the active driver profile
are overwritten with the settings of the imported
driver profile.
Settings
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
General information
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐
try version, various settings for opening and clos‐
ing are possible.
2. "Driver profiles"
3. Select the driver profile to be overwritten.
The driver profile marked with this symbol
can be overwritten.
These settings are stored for the driver profile,
refer to page 79, currently used.
4. "Import driver profile"
5. Select a storage device for importing the
driver profile.
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3. Select driver profile.
The setting can be made for the driver
Unlocking
Doors
profile marked with this symbol.
Via iDrive:
4. "Last seat position automatic"
When the vehicle is unlocked, the driver's seat
and exterior mirrors resume their last set posi‐
tions.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
The most recent position is independent of the
positions saved via the seat memory.
4.
"Driver's door" or
"All doors"
5. Select desired setting:
▷ "Driver's door only"
Confirmation signals from the
vehicle
Via iDrive:
Only the driver's door and the fuel filler
flap are unlocked. Pressing again unlocks
the entire vehicle.
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
▷ "All doors"
The entire vehicle is unlocked.
4. Deactivate or activate the desired confirma‐
tion signals.
Tailgate
Depending on the vehicle equipment and coun‐
try version, this setting may not be offered.
▷ "Flash for lock/unlock"
Unlocking is signaled by two flashes, lock‐
ing by one.
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
4.
▷ With alarm system:
"Acoustic signal for lock/unlock"
Unlocking is signaled by one honk of the
horn.
The text next to the symbol indicates the cur‐
rent setting.
Automatic locking
5. Select desired setting:
▷ "Tailgate"
Via iDrive:
1. "My Vehicle"
The tailgate is opened.
▷ "Tailgate and door(s)"
2. "Vehicle settings"
3. "Doors/Key"
The tailgate is opened and the doors are
unlocked.
4. Select desired setting:
▷ "Lock automatically"
The vehicle locks automatically after a
short period of time if no door is opened
after unlocking.
Adjusting the last seat and mirror
position
Via iDrive:
▷ "Lock after starting to drive"
1. "My Vehicle"
The vehicle locks automatically after you
drive off.
2. "Driver profiles"
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After the tailgate is closed, it is locked and moni‐
tored again provided the doors are locked. The
hazard warning system flashes once.
Alarm system
General information
When the vehicle is locked, the vehicle alarm
system reacts to the following changes:
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find your‐
self in a dangerous situation.
▷ Unauthorized opening of a door, the hood or
the tailgate.
▷ Press button on the remote control
and hold for at least 3 seconds.
▷ Movements in the car's interior.
▷ Changes in the vehicle tilt, e. g., during at‐
tempts at stealing a wheel or when towing
the vehicle.
▷ Briefly press the button on the remote control
three times in succession.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
▷ Disconnected battery voltage.
▷ Improper use of the socket for Onboard Diag‐
nosis.
Indicator light on the interior
mirror
The alarm system signals these changes visually
and acoustically:
▷ Acoustic alarm:
Depending on local regulations, the acoustic
alarm may be suppressed.
▷ Visual alarm:
By flashing the exterior lighting.
Switching on/off
▷ The indicator light flashes briefly every 2 sec‐
onds:
When you lock and unlock the vehicle with the
remote control or Comfort Access, the alarm
system will also switch on or off at the same
time.
The alarm system is switched on.
▷ Indicator light flashes for approx. 10 seconds,
then it flashes briefly every 2 seconds:
Opening the doors with the alarm
system switched on
The alarm system is triggered when a door is
opened if the door was unlocked using the
integrated key in the door lock.
Interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor
are not active, as doors, hood, or tailgate are
not correctly closed. Correctly closed access
points are secured.
When the still open access points are closed,
interior motion sensor and tilt alarm sensor
will be switched on.
Switching off the alarm, refer to page 84.
Opening the tailgate with the
alarm system switched on
▷ The indicator light goes out after unlocking:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.
The tailgate can be opened even when the alarm
system is switched on.
▷ The indicator light flashes after unlocking un‐
til the engine ignition is switched on, but no
longer than approx. 5 minutes:
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An alarm has been triggered.
Switching off the alarm
▷ Unlock the vehicle with the remote control or
switch on the ignition, if needed through
emergency detection of remote control, refer
to page 73.
Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored.
The alarm system responds in situations such as
attempts to steal a wheel or when the vehicle is
towed.
▷ With Comfort Access:
If you are carrying the remote control on your
person, grasp the door handle on the driver's
or front passenger door completely.
Interior motion sensor
The windows and the glass sunroof must be
closed for the system to function properly.
Power windows
Safety information
WARNING
Avoiding unintentional alarms
General information
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
can trigger an alarm, although no unauthorized
action occurred.
When operating the windows, body parts and
objects can be jammed. There is a risk of injury
or risk of damage to property. Make sure that
the area of movement of the windows is clear
during opening and closing.
Possible situations for an unwanted alarm:
▷ In automatic vehicle washes.
▷ In duplex garages.
▷ During transport on trains carrying vehicles, at
sea or on a trailer.
Overview
▷ With animals in the vehicle.
▷ At the gas station: if the vehicle is locked after
refueling starts.
The tilt alarm sensor and the interior motion sen‐
sor can be switched off in such situations.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor
and interior motion sensor
Press the remote control button again
within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle is
locked.
Power windows
The indicator light lights up for approx. 2 sec‐
onds and then continues to flash.
Opening
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor
are switched off until the vehicle is locked again.
▷
Press the switch to the resistance point.
The window opens while the switch is being
held.
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
The window closes with limited jam protec‐
tion. If the closing force exceeds a specific
threshold, closing is interrupted.
▷
Press the switch beyond the resistance
point.
The window opens automatically. Pressing
the switch again stops the motion.
2.
Pull the switch past the resistance point
again within approx. 4 seconds and hold it
there.
Convenient opening via the remote control, refer
to page 71.
The window closes without jam protection.
Closing
Roller sunblinds
▷
▷
Pull the switch to the resistance point.
The window closes while the switch is being
held.
Roller sunblind for rear window
General information
Pull the switch beyond the resistance
point.
If you are no longer able to move the roller sun‐
blind for the rear window after having activated it
a number of times in a row, the system is
blocked for a limited time to prevent overheating.
Let the system cool.
The window closes automatically if the door
is closed. Pulling again stops the motion.
Closing via Comfort Access, refer to page 75.
Jam protection system
General information
The roller sunblind for the rear window cannot be
moved at low interior temperatures.
Extending or retracting roller
sunblind for rear window
If closing force exceeds a specific threshold as a
window closes, closing is interrupted.
Press button.
The window opens slightly.
Safety information
Glass sunroof, electric
WARNING
Accessories on the windows such as antennas
can impact jam protection. There is a risk of in‐
jury. Do not install accessories in the area of
movement of the windows.
General information
The glass sunroof is ready for operation when
the ignition is switched on.
Safety information
Closing without the jam protection
system
WARNING
In case of danger from the outside or if ice might
prevent normal closing, proceed as follows:
Body parts can be jammed when operating the
glass sunroof. There is a risk of injury. Make
sure that the area of movement of the glass
sunroof is clear during opening and closing.
1.
Pull the switch past the resistance point
and hold it there.
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Overview
Comfort position
In some models, the wind noises in the car's in‐
terior are lowest when the glass sunroof is not
fully open. In these models, the automatic func‐
tion initially only opens the glass sunroof up to
this comfort position.
Pressing the switch again opens the glass sun‐
roof fully.
Jam protection system
General information
Tilting the glass sunroof
If the closing force exceeds a certain value when
closing the glass sunroof, the closing operation is
interrupted once the roof reaches the half-open
position, or it is stopped when closing from the
tilted position. The glass sunroof opens slightly.
Push switch briefly upward.
▷ The closed glass sunroof tilts.
▷ The opened glass sunroof
closes until it is in the tilted
position. The sun protection
does not move.
Closing from the open position
without jam protection
Opening/closing the glass
sunroof and sun protection
If there is an external danger, proceed as follows:
1. Push the switch forward past the resistance
point and hold.
▷ Press the switch in the desired
direction to the resistance
point and hold it there.
The glass sunroof closes with limited jam
protection. If the closing force exceeds a spe‐
cific threshold, closing is interrupted.
Holding down the switch
opens the glass sunroof and
sun protection together.
The glass sunroof closes
while the switch is being held.
The sun protection can be
manually closed.
2. Push the switch forward again past the resist‐
ance point and hold until the glass sunroof
closes without jam protection. Make sure that
the closing area is clear.
▷ Press the switch in the desired direction past
the resistance point.
The glass sunroof and sun protection open
automatically.
Closing from the raised position
without jam protection
The glass sunroof closes automatically. The
sun protection can be manually closed.
If there is an external danger,
push the switch forward past the
resistance point and hold it.
Pressing the switch upward stops the motion.
Convenient opening via the remote control, refer
to page 71.
Closing via Comfort Access, refer to page 75.
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Opening and closing
CONTROLS
The glass sunroof closes without jam protection.
Initializing after a power
interruption
General information
After a power failure during the opening or clos‐
ing process, the glass sunroof can only be oper‐
ated to a limited extent.
The system can be initialized under the following
conditions.
▷ The vehicle is parked in a horizontal position.
▷ The engine is running.
▷ The external temperature is above
41 ℉/5 ℃.
During initialization, the glass sunroof closes
without jam protection.
Make sure that the closing area is clear.
Initializing the system
Press the switch up and hold it
until initialization is complete.
Initialization begins within 15 seconds.
▷ If the glass sunroof is closed, it opens then
closes again.
▷ If the glass sunroof is open, it first closes,
then opens and closes again.
Initialization is complete once the glass sunroof
has opened then closed again.
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