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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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