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Key with foldaway key section

Keys, locks

Keys

Keys, doors and

windows

Replacement keys

The key number is specified in the

Car Pass or on a detachable tag.

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Doors ........................................... 29

Vehicle security ............................ 33

Exterior mirrors ............................ 36

Interior mirrors ............................. 38

Windows ...................................... 39

Roof ............................................. 42

The key number must be quoted

when ordering replacement keys as it

is a component of the immobiliser

system.

Locks 3 261, Radio remote control

3 21, Electronic key 3 22, Central

locking 3 23, Starting the engine

3 155.

Press button to extend. To fold the

key, first press the button.

The code number of the key adapter

for the locking wheel nuts is specified

on a card. It must be quoted when

ordering a replacement key adapter.

Car Pass

The Car Pass contains security

related vehicle data and should

therefore be kept in a safe place.

Wheel changing 3 251.

When the vehicle is taken to a

workshop, this vehicle data is needed

in order to perform certain operations.

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The remote control has an

approximate range of up to

Radio remote control

50 metres. It can be restricted by

external influences. The hazard

warning flashers confirm operation.

Handle with care, protect from

moisture and high temperatures and

avoid unnecessary operation.

Replacing battery in radio

remote control

Replace the battery as soon as the

range reduces.

Extend the key and open the unit.

Replace the battery (battery type

CR 2032), paying attention to the

installation position. Close the unit

and synchronise.

Enables operation of the following

functions via the use of the remote

control buttons:

■ Central locking system 3 23

■ Anti-theft locking system 3 33

■ Anti-theft alarm system 3 34

■ Tailgate 3 29

■ Power windows 3 39

■ Sunroof 3 42

Radio remote control

synchronisation

Batteries do not belong in household

waste. They must be disposed of at

an appropriate recycling collection

point.

After replacing the battery, unlock the

door with the key in the driver's door

lock. The radio remote control will be

synchronised when you switch on the

ignition.

■ Mirror folding 3 37

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Handle with care, protect from

moisture and high temperatures and

avoid unnecessary operation.

Fault

Electronic key system

If the central locking system cannot

be operated with the radio remote

control, the cause may be one of the

following:

Note

Do not put the electronic key in the

load compartment or in front of the

Info-Display.

■ Fault in radio remote control

■ Range exceeded

Replacing battery in electronic

■ Battery voltage too low

key

■ Frequent, repeated operation of the

radio remote control while not in

range, which will require re-

synchronisation

■ Overload of the central locking

system by operating at frequent

intervals, the power supply is

interrupted for a short time

■ Interference from higher-power

radio waves from other sources

Manual unlocking 3 23.

Replace the battery as soon as the

system no longer operates properly

or the range is reduced. The need for

battery replacement is indicated by a

message in the Driver Information

Centre 3 120.

Enables a keyless operation of the

following functions:

■ Central locking system 3 23

■ Tailgate 3 29

■ Ignition switching on and starting

the engine 3 155

Battery replacement, see radio

remote control 3 21.

Electronic key synchronisation

The electronic key synchronises itself

automatically during every starting

procedure.

The electronic key simply needs to be

on the driver's person.

Additionally the electronic key

includes the functionality of the radio

remote control 3 21.

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■ Automatic climate control

■ Lighting

■ Infotainment system

■ Central locking system

■ Sport mode settings

■ Comfort settings

The saved settings are automatically

used the next time the ignition is

switched on with the memorised key

with remote control unit 3 153 or

electronic key 3 22.

A precondition is that Personalisation

by Driver is activated in the personal

settings of the Info-Display. This must

be set for each remote control unit or

electronic key which is used.

Vehicle personalisation 3 122.

Fault

If the central locking cannot be

operated or the engine cannot be

started, the cause may be one of the

following:

Central locking system

Unlocks and locks doors, load

compartment and fuel filler flap.

■ Fault in electronic key

■ Electronic key out of reception

range

A pull on an interior door handle

unlocks the respective door. Pulling

the handle once more opens the door.

■ Battery voltage too low,

Note

■ Overload of the central locking

system by operating at frequent

intervals, the power supply is

interrupted for a short time

■ Interference from higher-power

radio waves from other sources.

To rectify the cause of the fault,

change the position of the electronic

key.

In the event of an accident in which

airbags or belt pretensioners are

deployed, the vehicle is

automatically unlocked.

Note

A short time after unlocking with the

remote control the doors are locked

automatically if no door has been

opened.

Also memorised are the adjustments

of the driver's seat and exterior

mirrors, independent of the memory

positions 3 50.

Manual unlocking 3 23.

Power seat automatically moves into

the saved position when unlocking

and opening the driver's door with the

memorised remote control or

electronic key and Auto Memory

Recall in the Info-Display is activated.

Memorised settings

Whenever the ignition is switched off,

the following settings are

automatically memorised by the

remote control unit or the electronic

key:

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or

Remote control operation

■ only the driver's door, load

compartment and fuel filler flap are

unlocked by pressing button c

once. To unlock all doors, press

button c twice.

Unlocking

Select the relevant setting in Settings,

I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.

Colour-Info-Display 3 118.

Vehicle personalisation 3 122.

The setting can be saved for the

remote control being used.

Memorised settings 3 23.

Press button e.

If the driver's door is not closed

properly, the central locking system

will not work.

Locking

Press button c.

Close doors, load compartment and

fuel filler flap.

Unlocking mode can be set in the

vehicle personalisation menu in the

Colour-Info-Display. It can be

configured as follows:

■ all doors, load compartment and

fuel filler flap are unlocked by

pressing button c once,

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Unlocking and opening the tailgate

4-door Saloon, Country Tourer,

Sports Tourer with power tailgate

pressing a button on any exterior

handle once,

or

■ only the driver's door, load

compartment and fuel filler flap are

unlocked by pressing the button on

driver`s door exterior handle once.

To unlock all doors, press button

twice.

Electronic key system operation

The electronic key must be outside

the vehicle, within a range of approx.

one metre of the relevant door side.

Unlocking

Select the relevant setting in Settings,

I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.

Colour-Info-Display 3 118.

Vehicle personalisation 3 122.

The setting can be saved for the

electronic key being used.

Memorised settings 3 23.

Press button x when the ignition is

off until tailgate opens automatically.

The doors remain locked.

Press the button on any exterior door

handle and pull the handle.

Power tailgate 3 29.

Confirmation

Unlocking mode can be set in the

vehicle personalisation menu in the

Colour-Info-Display. It can be

configured as follows:

Operation of central locking system is

confirmed by the hazard warning

flashers.

■ all doors, load compartment and

fuel filler flap are unlocked by

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Locking

If the driver's door is not closed

Central locking buttons

properly or the electronic key remains

in the vehicle and the ignition is not

off, locking will not be permitted and a

warning tone sounds three times.

Locks or unlocks all doors, the load

compartment and fuel filler flap from

the passenger compartment by a

switch in the driver's door panel.

If there have been two or more

electronic keys in the vehicle and the

ignition was on once, the doors will be

locked even if just one electronic key

is taken out of the vehicle.

Unlocking and opening the tailgate

The tailgate and the doors can be

unlocked by pressing the button

under the tailgate moulding when

electronic key is in range.

Press the button on any exterior door

handle.

All doors, load compartment and fuel

Passive Locking

See Automatic locking 3 27.

filler flap are locked.

Press the e button to lock.

Press the c button to unlock.

The system only locks if

Confirmation

■ it has been more than 5 seconds

Operation of central locking system is

confirmed by the hazard warning

flashers.

since unlocking, or

■ twice unlocking presses have been

within 5 seconds, or

■ any door has been opened and

then all doors are closed.

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When at a standstill after driving, the

vehicle will be unlocked automatically

as soon as the key is removed from

the ignition switch, or with electronic

key system when the ignition is

switched off.

Activation or deactivation of

automatic locking can be set in the

menu Settings, I Vehicle in the

Colour-Info-Display.

Fault in radio remote control unit

or electronic key system

Fault in central locking system

Manual unlocking

Manually unlock the driver's door by

turning the key in the lock. The other

doors can be opened by pulling the

interior handle twice. The load

compartment and fuel filler flap

cannot be opened. To deactivate the

anti-theft locking system, switch on

the ignition 3 34.

Manual unlocking

Colour-Info-Display 3 118.

Manual locking

Vehicle personalisation 3 122.

Push inside locking knob of all doors

except driver's door. Then close the

driver's door and lock it from the

outside with the key. The fuel filler flap

and tailgate cannot be locked.

The setting can be saved for the

remote control or electronic key being

used 3 23.

Automatic relock after unlocking

This feature can be configured to

automatically lock all doors, load

compartment and fuel filler flap a

short time after unlocking with the

remote control or electronic key,

provided no door has been opened.

Activation or deactivation of

automatic relock can be set in the

menu Settings, I Vehicle in the

Colour-Info-Display.

Manually unlock the driver's door by

turning the key in the lock. Switch on

the ignition and press the central

locking button c to unlock all doors,

load compartment and fuel filler flap.

By switching on the ignition, the anti-

theft locking system is deactivated.

Automatic locking

Automatic locking after driving

off

This security feature can be

configured to automatically lock all

doors, load compartment and fuel

filler flap after driving off and

exceeding a certain speed.

Manual locking

Manually lock the driver's door by

turning the key in the lock.

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Colour-Info-Display 3 118.

Vehicle personalisation 3 122.

The setting can be saved for the

remote control or electronic key being

used 3 23.

Passive locking can be disabled by

pressing c for a few seconds while

one door is open. It remains disabled

until e is pressed or the ignition is

switched on.

Activation or deactivation of passive

locking can be set in the menu

Settings, I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-

Display.

Colour-Info-Display 3 118.

Vehicle personalisation 3 122.

The setting can be saved for the

remote control or electronic key being

used 3 23.

Child locks

Passive locking

In vehicles with electronic key

system, this feature locks the vehicle

automatically after several seconds if

a electronic key previously was

recognised inside the vehicle, all

doors have then been closed and the

electronic key does not remain in the

interior.

9 Warning

If the electronic key remains in the

vehicle or the ignition is not off,

passive locking will not be permitted

and a warning tone sounds three

times.

Use the child locks whenever

children are occupying the rear

seats.

If there have been two or more

electronic keys in the vehicle and the

ignition was on once, the feature

locks the vehicle if just one electronic

key is taken out of the vehicle.

Using a key or suitable screwdriver,

turn the child lock in the rear door to

the horizontal position. The door

cannot be opened from the inside. For

deactivation turn the child lock to the

vertical position.

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Closing

Doors

Load compartment

Tailgate

Opening

5-door Hatchback, Sports Tourer,

Country Tourer

Press button x on radio remote

control until the tailgate is opened

automatically, or press the button

under the tailgate moulding after

unlocking.

Use the interior handle.

Do not pull the button under the

moulding whilst closing as this will

unlock the tailgate again.

Central locking system 3 23.

After unlocking, press the button

under the tailgate moulding and open

the tailgate manually.

4-door Saloon

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The tail lights flash and a chime

sounds when the power tailgate is

operating.

Press and hold button x until the

Power tailgate

9 Warning

tailgate starts to open or close.

Operation with the switch in the

driver's door

Note

Take care when operating the

power tailgate. Risk of injury,

particularly to children.

Keep a close watch on the

movable tailgate when operating.

Ensure that nothing becomes

trapped during operating and no

one is standing within the moving

area.

Operating the power tailgate does

not operate the central locking

system. To open the tailgate with the

remote control, it is not necessary to

unlock the vehicle. Unlock the

vehicle first when operating with the

touchpad switch or the switch in the

driver's door. Lock the vehicle after

closing.

Central locking system 3 23.

The power tailgate is operated by:

Operation with radio remote control

■ Radio remote control button x

■ Switch G in the door panel of the

Press and hold button G until the

tailgate starts to open or close.

driver's door

■ Touchpad switch and button G in

the tailgate.

On vehicles with automatic

transmission, the tailgate can only be

operated when the vehicle is

stationary and automatic

transmission in P.

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Operation with switches in the tailgate

Operation modes

The power tailgate has three modes

of operation, which are controlled by

the switch in the driver's door. To

change the mode, turn the switch:

To close, press button G in the

open tailgate until the tailgate starts to

move.

To open the tailgate, press the

touchpad switch under the tailgate

moulding until the tailgate starts to

move.

Stop or change direction of

movement

■ Normal mode MAX: power tailgate

opens to full height

■ Intermediate mode 3/4: power

tailgate opens to a reduced height

that can be adjusted

■ Mode Off: tailgate can only be

operated manually.

Pressing button x on radio remote

control or G on the tailgate or press

on the touchpad switch whilst the

tailgate is moving will stop the tailgate

in the current position. Pressing

button x or G again will reverse

the direction of movement.

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Adjust reduced opening height in

intermediate mode

Note

The power tailgate has pinch sensors

on the side edges. If the sensors

Adjusting opening height should be

programmed at ground level.

detect obstacles between tailgate and

chassis, the tailgate will open, until it

is activated again or closed manually.

1. Turn operation mode switch to

3/4.

A chime sound indicates the new

setting and the outer rear lights will

flash if the tailgate is below an

opening angel of 30°.

2. Open power tailgate with any

operation switch.

3. Stop movement at the desired

height by pressing any operation

switch. If required, manually move

the stopped tailgate to the desired

position.

The safety function is indicated by a

warning chime.

Remove all obstacles before

resuming normal power operation.

If the vehicle is equipped with factory-

fitted towing equipment and a trailer

is electrically connected, the power

tailgate can only be opened with the

touchpad switch or closed with button

G in the open tailgate. Ensure that

there are no obstacles in the moving

area.

When turning the adjuster wheel in

the driver's door to intermediate mode

3/4, the power tailgate will stop

opening at the newly set position.

The tailgate can only be held open if

a minimum height is exceeded

(minimum opening angle from 30°).

The opening height cannot be

programmed below that height.

Safety function

General hints for operating

tailgate

If the power tailgate encounters an

obstacle during opening or closing,

the direction of movement will

automatically be reversed slightly.

Multiple obstacles in one power cycle

will deactivate the function. In this

case, close or open the tailgate

manually.

9 Danger

Do not drive with the tailgate open

or ajar, e.g. when transporting

bulky objects, since toxic exhaust

gases, which cannot be seen or

4. Press and hold the button on the

inside of the open tailgate for

3 seconds.

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Note

smelled, could enter the vehicle.

This can cause unconsciousness

and even death.

Vehicle security

Anti-theft locking system

9 Warning

The operation of the power tailgate

is disabled under low vehicle battery

conditions. In this case, the tailgate

can even not be operated manually.

Caution

Note

With the power tailgate disabled and

all doors unlocked, the tailgate can

only be operated manually. In this

event, manually closing the tailgate

requires significantly greater force.

Do not use the system if there are

people in the vehicle! The doors

cannot be unlocked from the

inside.

Before opening the tailgate, check

overhead obstructions, such as a

garage door, to avoid damage to

the tailgate. Always check the

moving area above and behind the

tailgate.

The system deadlocks all the doors.

All doors must be closed and the

electronic key must not remain in the

vehicle. Otherwise the system cannot

be activated.

If the ignition was on, the driver's door

must be opened and closed once so

that the vehicle can be secured.

Unlocking the vehicle disables the

mechanical anti-theft locking system.

This is not possible with the central

locking button in the passenger

compartment.

Note

The installation of certain heavy

accessories onto the tailgate may

affect its ability to remain open.

Note

Power tailgate: If the lifters of the

open tailgate lose pressure, the

tailgate falls a bit and will then be

stopped by the system. Following

the tailgate will be power opened

and closed. During this the tail lights

will flash and a chime will sound.

After closing, the tailgate may not be

operated until it has been serviced

by a workshop.

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■ Vehicle inclination, e.g. if it is raised

■ Ignition

■ Radio remote control or electronic

key: directly by pressing e twice

within 5 seconds.

■ Electronic key system with passive

locking enabled: briefly activated

after passive locking occurs.

Activating

Activation

All doors must be closed and the

electronic key must not remain in the

vehicle. Otherwise the system cannot

be activated.

Note

Changes to the vehicle interior such

as the use of seat covers, and open

windows or sunroof, could impair the

function of passenger compartment

monitoring.

■ Radio remote control: self-

activated 30 seconds after locking

the vehicle by pressing e once.

■ Electronic key system: self-

activated 30 seconds after locking

the vehicle by pressing the button

on any exterior door handle.

Activation without monitoring of

passenger compartment and

vehicle inclination

Radio remote control or electronic

key: press e twice within 5 seconds.

Anti-theft alarm system

The anti-theft alarm system

incorporates and is operated in

conjunction with the anti-theft locking

system.

It monitors:

■ Doors, tailgate, bonnet

■ Passenger compartment including

adjoining load compartment

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Switch off the monitoring of

Seek the assistance of a workshop in

the event of faults.

Status LED

passenger compartment and vehicle

inclination when animals are being

left in the vehicle, because of high

volume ultrasonic signals or

movements triggering the alarm. Also

switch off when the vehicle is on a

ferry or train.

Deactivation

Radio remote control: Unlocking the

vehicle by pressing button c

deactivates anti-theft alarm system.

1. Close tailgate, bonnet, windows

and sunroof.

2. Press button o. LED in the

button o illuminates for a

maximum of 10 minutes.

3. Close doors.

Status LED is integrated in the sensor

on top of the instrument panel.

Status during the first 30 seconds of

anti-theft alarm system activation:

4. Activate the anti-theft alarm

system.

Status message is displayed in the

Driver Information Centre.

LED illuminates = test, arming delay.

LED flashes

quickly

= doors, tailgate or

bonnet not

completely closed,

or system fault.

Electronic key system: Unlocking the

vehicle by pressing the button on any

exterior door handle deactivates anti-

theft alarm system.

The system is not deactivated when

unlocking the driver's door with the

key or with the central locking button

in the passenger compartment.

Status after system is armed:

LED flashes

= system is armed.

slowly

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Alarm

Immobiliser

Exterior mirrors

Convex shape

When triggered, the alarm sounds via

a separate battery-backed power

sounder, and the hazard warning

lights flash simultaneously. The

number and duration of alarm signals

are stipulated by legislation.

The system is part of the ignition

switch and checks whether the

vehicle is allowed to be started with

the key being used.

The convex exterior mirror contains

an aspherical area and reduces blind

spots. The shape of the mirror makes

objects appear smaller, which will

affect the ability to estimate

distances.

The immobiliser is activated

automatically after the key is removed

from the ignition switch.

If control indicator d flashes when the

ignition is on, there is a fault in the

system; the engine cannot be started.

Switch off the ignition and repeat start

attempt.

If control indicator d continues

flashing, attempt to start the engine

using the spare key and seek the

assistance of a workshop.

The anti-theft alarm system can be

deactivated only by pressing the

button c or by pressing the switch on

the door handle (electronic key

Electric adjustment

system) or switching on the ignition.

A triggered alarm, which has not been

interrupted by the driver, will be

indicated by the hazard warning

lights. They will flash quickly three

times when the vehicle is unlocked

next time with the radio remote

control. Additionally a warning

message is displayed in the Driver

Information Centre after switching on

the ignition.

Note

The immobiliser does not lock the

doors. You should always lock the

vehicle after leaving it and switch on

the anti-theft alarm system 3 23,

3 34.

Vehicle messages 3 120.

Control indicator d 3 109.

Select the relevant exterior mirror by

switching the control to left mirror (L)

or right mirror (R). Then swivel the

control to adjust the mirror.

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In position o no mirror is selected.

Electric folding

Folding mirrors with remote

control

This function is only available if the

vehicle is equipped with electrical

seat memory.

Folding mirrors

Switch control to o, then push the

control button c down. Both exterior

mirrors will fold.

Push the control down again - both

exterior mirrors return to their original

position.

If an electrically folded mirror is

manually extended, pressing down

the control will only electrically extend

the other mirror.

For pedestrian safety, the exterior

mirrors will swing out of their normal

mounting position if they are struck

with sufficient force. Reposition the

mirror by applying slight pressure to

the mirror housing.

Press button e again after locking for

one second to fold in mirrors.

Press button c again after unlocking

for one second to fold out mirrors.

Pressing for three seconds activates

window operation. Power windows

3 39. Sunroof 3 42.

If the mirrors were folded in using the

control in the driver's door, they are

not folded out by pressing button c.

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This function can be activated or

deactivated in the Vehicle

personalisation.

Select the relevant setting in Settings,

I Vehicle in the Colour-Info-Display.

Colour-Info-Display 3 118.

Vehicle personalisation 3 122.

The settings are automatically stored

for the key being used 3 23.

Heating works with the engine

running and is switched off

Interior mirrors

Manual anti-dazzle

automatically after a short time.

Automatic dimming

Dazzling by following vehicles at night

is automatically reduced by dimming

both exterior mirrors.

Parking assist

For mirrors with position memory, the

exterior mirror on the passenger side

is automatically aimed at the rear

tyres as a parking aid when reverse

gear is selected, except during trailer

operation.

Heated mirrors

To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on

the underside of the mirror housing.

Position memory 3 50.

Activation or deactivation of this

function can be changed in the menu

Settings in the Info-Display. Vehicle

personalisation 3 122.

Operated by pressing the Ü button.

The LED in the button indicates

activation.

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Windscreen stickers

Automatic anti-dazzle

Windows

Windscreen

Heat-reflecting windscreen

The heat-reflecting windscreen has a

coating which reflects solar radiation.

Also data signals, e.g. from toll

stations, might be reflected.

Do not attach stickers such as toll

road stickers or similar on the

windscreen in the area of the interior

mirror. Otherwise the detection zone

of the sensor and the view area of the

camera in the mirror housing could be

restricted.

Power windows

9 Warning

Take care when operating the

power windows. Risk of injury,

particularly to children.

If there are children on the rear

seats, switch on the child safety

system for the power windows.

Dazzling by following vehicles at night

is automatically reduced by dimming

the interior mirror.

Keep a close watch on the

windows when closing them.

Ensure that nothing becomes

trapped in them as they move.

The marked areas on the windscreen

are not covered with the coating.

Devices for electronic data recording

and fee payment must be attached in

these areas. Otherwise data

Operable with ignition in position

Accessory power mode or Ignition on

power mode 3 153, 3 153.

recording malfunctions may occur.

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Retained power off 3 155.

Power windows can be operated for

approx. 10 minutes after the ignition

is switched off or until the driver's door

is opened.

Child safety system for rear

windows

Safety function

If the window glass encounters

resistance above the middle of the

window during automatic closing, it is

immediately stopped and opened

again.

Override safety function

In the event of closing difficulties due

to frost or the like, switch on the

ignition, then pull the switch to the first

detent and hold. The window moves

up without safety function enabled.

To stop movement, release the

switch.

Operate the switch for the respective

window by pushing to open or pulling

to close.

Pushing or pulling gently to the first

detent: window moves up or down as

long as the switch is operated.

Pushing or pulling firmly to the second

detent and then releasing: window

moves up or down automatically with

safety function enabled. To stop

movement, operate the switch once

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