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KEY, LOCKS AND ALARM
Rear door*
Lock indication setting
Remote control key
It is possible to select various options for how
the car confirms locking and unlocking in the
settings menu in the centre display.
The remote control key locks and unlocks the
doors, tailgate and fuel filler flap. The remote
control key needs to be inside the car for it to
be started.
To change the locking response setting:
1.
Tap on Settings in the centre display's
top view.
2. Press My Car Locking.
3.
Press Visible Locking Feedback to
select when the car is to give a visible
response:
Lock button with indicator lamp in the rear door.
Lock
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Unlock
Both
An illuminated indicator lamp in the lock but-
ton for one of the doors indicates that the door
in question is locked. If any door is unlocked,
its lamp will extinguish while the others will
continue to illuminate.
Remote control key3 or key tag (Key Tag)*.
Or switch off the function by selecting
Off .
The remote control key is not physically used
when starting since the car is equipped with
support for keyless starting (Passive Start) as
standard. You simply need to have the key in
the front part of the passenger compartment.
To change the setting for retractable rearview
mirrors* when locking:
Other indication
The home safe lighting and approach light
functions can also be activated when locking
and unlocking.
1. Tap on Settings in the centre display's
top view.
For cars equipped with keyless locking and
unlocking (Passive Entry)* the key can be any-
where in the car to start the car. In this case, a
slightly smaller, lighter key tag (Key Tag) is
also supplied.
2. Press My Car Mirrors and
Convenience.
Related information
Approach light duration (p. 148)
Using home safe lighting (p. 148)
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3.
Select Fold Mirror When Locked to acti-
vate or deactivate the function.
The remote control keys can be linked to dif-
ferent driver profiles to save personal preferen-
ces in the car.
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automatically when the button is held
depressed. The tailgate is also closed with
a long press – acoustic warning signals
sound.
Remote control key buttons
WARNING
The remote control key contains a button
cell battery. Keep new and used batteries
out of the reach of children. If someone
swallows a battery it may cause serious
injury.
Panic function - Used to attract atten-
tion in an emergency. Press and hold the
button for at least 3 seconds or press it
twice within 3 seconds to activate the
direction indicators and the horn. The
function can be turned off with the same
button once it has been active for at least
5 seconds. Otherwise the function
If damage is discovered, e.g. if the battery
cover cannot be closed properly, then the
product should not be used. Keep defec-
tive products out of the reach of children.
switches off automatically after 3 minutes.
The remote control key has four buttons - one on the
left-hand side and three on the right-hand side.
WARNING
Locking - Pressing the button locks the
doors, tailgate and fuel filler flap and also
arms the alarm*.
If anyone is left in the car, make sure the
power windows and panoramic roof* are
de-energised by always taking the remote
control key with you when you leave the
car.
Press and hold to close all of the windows
and the panorama roof* simultaneously.
Unlocking - Pressing the button unlocks
the doors, tailgate and fuel filler flap and
also deactivates the alarm.
A longer press opens all windows simulta-
neously. This total airing function can be
used, for example, to quickly air the car in
hot weather.
Tailgate - Unlocks the tailgate only and
disarms its alarm. On cars with power
operated tailgate*, the tailgate is opened
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The figure is schematic - parts may vary depending on car model.
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Detachable key blade (p. 229)
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Immobiliser (p. 232)
Avoid storing the remote control key close
to metal objects or electronic apparatus,
e.g. mobile phones, tablets, laptops or
chargers - preferably no closer than
10-15 cm (4-6 inches).
Be aware of the risk of locking the remote
control key in the car.
Linking remote control key to driver profile
(p. 126)
A remote control key or key tag left in
the car will be deactivated when the
car is locked and the alarm is armed
using another valid key. The "Double
lock" function is also deactivated. The
key left behind is reactivated when the
car is unlocked.
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If there is still interference - use the remote
control key's detachable key blade to unlock
and then place the key in the backup reader in
the storage compartment to disarm the car
and allow the car to be started.
Button-less key (Key Tag)*
The key tag provided with the keyless locking
and unlocking function works in the same way
as the standard remote control key as regards
keyless starting and locking and unlocking.
The key is waterproof to a depth of approx. 10
metres (30 feet) for up to 60 minutes. It has
no detachable key blade and the battery can-
not be replaced.
When the remote control key is positioned
in the backup reader in the storage com-
partment, make sure that there are no car
keys, metal objects or electronic apparatus
nearby (e.g. mobile phones, tablets, lap-
tops or chargers). Several car keys close to
one another in the storage compartment
may cause interference with each other.
Interference
Remote control key functions for keyless star-
ting and keyless locking and unlocking* can be
disrupted by electromagnetic fields and
screening.
Related information
Starting the car (p. 396)
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Remote control key range (p. 224)
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Replacing the battery in the remote con-
trol key (p. 224)
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activated when all the doors and the tailgate
are closed and locked.
Locking and unlocking with the
remote control key
The buttons on the remote control key can be
used to lock and unlock all doors, the tailgate
and the fuel filler flap simultaneously.
Automatic relocking
If none of the doors or the tailgate is opened
within 2 minutes of unlocking, they are locked
automatically. This function prevents the car
from being left unlocked unintentionally.
Be aware of the risk of locking the remote
control key in the car.
When the remote control key does not
work
Locking with the remote control key
A remote control key or key tag left in
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the car will be deactivated when the
car is locked and the alarm is armed
using another valid key. The "Double
lock" function is also deactivated. The
key left behind is reactivated when the
car is unlocked.
Always try moving closer to the car and
making another unlock attempt.
If it is not possible to lock or unlock with the
remote control key, the battery may be dis-
charged - in which case, lock or unlock the
driver's door with the detachable key blade.
Locking when the tailgate is open
Related information
If the car has been locked while the tail-
gate is open, be careful not to leave the
remote control key in the cargo area when
the tailgate is closed and the car is com-
pletely locked5.
The figure is schematic - parts may vary depending
on car model.
Settings for remotely controlled and inside
unlocking (p. 223)
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Press the remote control key
lock the car.
button to
Unlocking the tailgate with the remote
control key (p. 223)
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For the lock sequence to be activated, the
driver door must be closed4. If any of the other
doors or the tailgate are open, these are
locked and alarmed* only when they are
closed. The alarm's movement detectors* are
Unlocking with the remote control key
Replacing the battery in the remote con-
trol key (p. 224)
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Press the remote control key
unlock the car.
button to
Locking and unlocking with the detacha-
ble key blade (p. 230)
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If the car is equipped with keyless locking/unlocking* then all side doors must be closed.
If the car is equipped with keyless locking/unlocking and the key is detected inside the car, the tailgate will not lock when it is closed.*
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