Child-proof locks for the rear doors
You secure each door individually with the child-
proof locks on the rear doors. A door secured
with a child-proof lock cannot be opened from
inside the vehicle. When the vehicle is unlocked,
the door can be opened from the outside.
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To activate: press the child-proof lock lever
up in the direction of arrow :.
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Make sure that the child-proof locks are work-
ing properly.
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To deactivate: press the child-proof lock
lever down in the direction of arrow ;.
Override feature for the rear side win-
dows
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To activate/deactivate: press button :.
If indicator lamp ; is lit, operation of the rear
side windows is disabled. Operation is only
possible using the switches in the driver's
door. If indicator lamp ; is off, operation is
possible using the switches in the rear com-
partment.
Pets in the vehicle
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WARNING
If you leave animals unattended or unsecured
in the vehicle, they could press buttons or
switches, for example.
As a result, they could:
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activate vehicle equipment and become
trapped, for example
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activate or deactivate systems, thereby
endangering other road users
Unsecured animals could also be flung around
the vehicle in the event of an accident or sud-
den steering or braking, thereby injuring vehi-
cle occupants. There is a risk of an accident
and injury.
Never leave animals unattended in the vehi-
cle. Always secure animals properly during
the journey, e.g. use a suitable animal trans-
port box.
Driving safety systems
Overview of driving safety systems
In this section, you will find information about
the following driving safety systems:
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ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
(Y page 59)
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BAS (Brake Assist System) (Y page 59)
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Active Brake Assist (Y page 60)
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ESP
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(Electronic Stability Program)
(Y page 62)
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EBD (Electronic Brake force Distribution)
(Y page 63)
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ADAPTIVE BRAKE (Y page 64)
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STEER CONTROL (Y page 64)
Important safety notes
If you fail to adapt your driving style or if you are
inattentive, the driving safety systems can nei-
ther reduce the risk of an accident nor override
the laws of physics. Driving safety systems are
merely aids designed to assist driving. You are
responsible for maintaining the distance to the
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