Get Keys, doors and windows Guide for Vauxhall Vivaro Van Third Generation (2019-2026)

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Windows ...................................... 41

Windscreen ............................... 41

Power windows ......................... 41

Rear windows ............................ 42

Heated rear window .................. 43

Heated windscreen .................... 44

Sun visors .................................. 44

Roller blinds ............................... 44

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windows

Caution

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Keys .......................................... 21

Radio remote control ................. 22

Electronic key system ................ 23

Central locking system .............. 24

Automatic locking ...................... 28

Child locks ................................. 28

Doors ........................................... 30

Sliding doors .............................. 30

Load compartment .................... 32

Vehicle security ............................ 35

Anti-theft locking system ........... 35

Anti-theft alarm system .............. 36

Immobiliser ................................ 38

Exterior mirrors ............................ 38

Convex shape ........................... 38

Electric adjustment .................... 38

Folding mirrors .......................... 39

Heated mirrors ........................... 39

Do not attach heavy or bulky items

to the ignition key.

Roof ............................................. 45

Glass panel ............................... 45

Replacement keys

The key number is specified on a

detachable tag.

The key number must be quoted

when ordering replacement keys as it

is a component of the immobiliser

system.

Locks 3 277.

Central locking 3 24.

Starting the engine 3 159.

Radio remote control 3 22.

Electronic key 3 23.

The code number of the adapter for

the locking wheel nuts is specified on

a card. It must be quoted when

ordering a replacement adapter.

Interior mirrors ............................. 40

Manual anti-dazzle .................... 40

Automatic anti-dazzle ................ 40

Child surveillance mirror ............ 40

Wheel changing 3 267.

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vehicle locator lighting 3 142

peripheral lighting 3 142

Key with foldaway key section

Radio remote control

The remote control has a range of up

to several metres, but may also be

much less due to 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

Press button to extend. To fold the

key, first press the button.

Replace the battery as soon as the

range reduces.

Depending on the version, the radio

remote control enables the operation

of the following functions:

Lock cylinders

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central locking system 3 24

selective unlocking 3 24

anti-theft locking system 3 35

anti-theft alarm system 3 36

tailgate unlocking 3 24

power sliding doors 3 30

power windows 3 41

Designed to free-wheel if they are

forcefully rotated without the correct

key or if the correct key is not fully

inserted. To reset, turn cylinder with

the correct key until its slot is vertical,

remove key then re-insert it. If the

cylinder still free-wheels, turn the key

through 180° and repeat operation.

Batteries do not belong in household

waste. They must be disposed of at

an appropriate recycling collection

point.

mirrors folding 3 39

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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.

Depending on the version, the

electronic key system enables a

keyless operation of the following

functions:

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central locking system 3 24

tailgate unlocking

headlight activation

Manual unlocking 3 24.

The electronic key simply needs to be

Electronic key system

on the driver's person.

Additionally, the electronic key

includes the functionality of the radio

remote control 3 22.

1. Remove the back cover from the

remote control.

Handle with care, protect from

moisture and high temperatures and

avoid unnecessary operation.

2. Extract the flat battery from its

location.

3. Replace battery with a battery of

the same type. Pay attention to

the installation position.

Notice

To save battery power, the keyless

functions are set to stand-by after 21

days of non-use. To reactivate the

functions, press a button on the

electronic key.

4. Clip the back cover in place.

Fault

If the central locking system cannot

be operated with the radio remote

control, the cause may be one of the

following:

Replacing battery in electronic

key

Replace the battery as soon as the

system no longer operates properly

or the range is reduced.

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Fault in radio remote control.

The battery voltage is too low.

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3. Replace battery with a battery of

the same type. Pay attention to

the installation position.

Central locking system

Unlocks and locks doors, load

compartment and fuel filler flap.

4. Clip the cover in place.

A pull on an interior door handle

unlocks and opens the respective

door.

Fault

Batteries do not belong in household

waste. They must be disposed of at

an appropriate recycling collection

point.

If the central locking cannot be

operated or the engine cannot be

started, the cause may be one of the

following:

Notice

In the event of an accident in which

airbags or belt pretensioners are

deployed, the vehicle is

automatically unlocked.

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Fault in electronic key.

Electronic key is out of reception

range.

Notice

A short time after unlocking with the

remote control the doors are locked

automatically if no door has been

opened. A precondition is that the

setting is activated in the vehicle

personalisation 3 127.

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The battery voltage is too low.

Overload of the central locking

system by operating at frequent

intervals, the power supply is

interrupted for a short time.

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Interference from higher-power

radio waves from other sources.

Selective unlocking

Selective unlocking allows you to

unlock either the front doors and the

fuel filler flap or the sliding doors, the

rear doors / the tailgate. Selective

unlocking has to be configured.

To rectify the cause of the fault,

change the position of the electronic

key.

1. Remove the cover.

2. Extract the flat battery from its

location.

Manual unlocking 3 24.

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Unlocking the load compartment

Remote control operation

Unlocking

Press * or press < two times to

unlock the load compartment only,

i.e. sliding doors and rear doors or

tailgate.

Locking

Close doors and the load

compartment.

To activate, switch on the ignition and

then press * more than 2 seconds.

The LED illuminates. An audible

signal is given and depending on the

configuration of the vehicle, a

Press <.

Unlocking mode can be set. Two

settings are selectable:

message is displayed in Info Display.

To deactivate, switch on the ignition

and then press * for more than 2

seconds. The LED extinguishes.

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All doors and load compartment

will be unlocked by pressing <.

Only the driver's door and the

passenger door will be unlocked

by pressing <.

Press -.

If the vehicle is not closed properly,

the central locking system will not

work.

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Confirmation

Unlocking

of the hinged doors. If the vehicle

is equipped with a tailgate, press

the tailgate button.

Only the front doors and the fuel

filler flap will be unlocked by

passing a hand behind one of

front door handles.

Operation of the central locking

system is confirmed by the hazard

warning flashers. A precondition is

that the setting is activated in the

vehicle personalisation 3 127.

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Electronic key system operation

Vehicle personalisation 3 127.

Unlocking the load compartment

Only the load compartment, i.e. the

hinged doors or the tailgate, will be

unlocked by passing a hand behind

the hinged doors handle or pressing

the tailgate button.

Pass a hand behind the door handle

of one of the front doors, the sliding

doors, the hinged doors or press the

tailgate button.

Locking

Unlocking mode can be set in the

vehicle personalisation menu in the

Info Display. Two settings are

selectable:

The electronic key must be outside

the vehicle, within a range of approx.

one metre of the relevant door side.

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All doors, the hinged doors / the

load compartment and the fuel

filler flap will be unlocked by

passing a hand behind one of the

front door handles, the handles of

the sliding doors or the handles

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Press on one of the door handles or

press the tailgate button.

All doors, load compartment and fuel

filler flap will be locked.

If the vehicle is not closed properly,

the electronic key remains in the

vehicle or the ignition is not off,

locking will not be permitted.

Confirmation

Operation of central locking system is

confirmed by the hazard warning

flashers.

Press - to lock. The LED in the button

Manually unlock the driver's door by

inserting and turning the key in the

lock cylinder.

The other doors can be opened by

pulling the interior handle.

By switching on the ignition, the anti-

theft locking system is deactivated.

illuminates.

Central locking button

Press - again to unlock. The LED in

the button extinguishes.

Locks or unlocks all doors and the

load compartment from inside the

passenger compartment. If the

vehicle is equipped with electronic

key system, the fuel filler flap is locked

or unlocked, too.

Operation with the key in case of

a central locking system fault

In case of a fault, e.g. vehicle battery

or remote control / electronic key

battery is discharged, the driver's

door can be locked or unlocked with

the mechanical key.

Manual unlocking

Electronic key: press and hold the

latch to extract the integral key.

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Manual locking

by the sound of the locks rebounding,

accompanied by illumination of N in

the instrument cluster, an audible

signal and the display of an alert

message.

Automatic relock after unlocking

This feature automatically locks 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.

Child locks

9 Warning

Use the child locks whenever

children are occupying the rear

seats.

Manually lock the doors, tailgate and

fuel filler flap by inserting and turning

the key in the lock cylinder of the

driver's door.

This function can be activated or

deactivated at any time. With the

ignition on, press - until an audible

signal starts and a corresponding

message is displayed.

The state of the system stays in

memory when switching off the

ignition.

Automatic locking

Automatic locking after driving off

This system allows automatic locking

of the doors and the tailgate as soon

as the speed of the vehicle exceeds

6 mph.

If one of the doors or the tailgate is

open, the automatic central locking

does not take place. This is signalled

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Switching off

Mechanical child locks

Electric child locks

Press > again. The indicator lamp on

button goes off, accompanied by a

confirmation message. This indicator

lamp remains on while child lock is

switched on.

To activate, turn the child lock

upwards. The sliding door cannot be

opened from the inside.

Remotely operated system to prevent

opening of the sliding doors via the

interior door handles.

To deactivate, turn the child lock

downwards. The sliding door can be

opened from the inside.

Switching on

Press >. The indicator lamp in the

button comes on, accompanied by a

confirmation message. This indicator

lamp remains on until the child lock is

switched off.

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To close from outside, pull the door

handle and slide the door towards the

front until it locks.

Doors

Sliding doors

Opening

To open from inside, push the handle

and slide the door towards the rear

beyond the point of resistance.

To close from inside, push the handle

and slide the door towards the front

until it locks.

Closing

After unlocking, pull the outside door

handle and slide the door towards the

rear beyond the point of resistance.

Caution

Ensure the sliding side door is fully

closed and secure before driving

the vehicle.

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Operation with the electronic key

Take particular care when the

vehicle is parked on a slope: open

or close the door fully until it

latches into its locking position.

Keep a close watch on the moving

doors when operating. Ensure that

nothing becomes trapped during

operation and no-one is standing

within the moving area.

Caution

To avoid damage, do not attempt

to operate the sliding side door

when the fuel filler flap is open.

9 Danger

Do not drive with the sliding side

door open or ajar, e.g. when

The power sliding doors can be

operated by:

transporting bulky objects, since

toxic exhaust gases, which cannot

be seen or smelled, could enter

the vehicle. This can cause

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pressing N or M on the radio

remote control

Press N or M longer to open or close

the respective power sliding door.

unconsciousness and even death.

pressing N or M on the electronic

key

pressing P or O on the

instrument panel

pressing P or O on the door

frame

hands-free operation with motion

sensors below the rear bumper

Hands-free operation

Refuelling 3 225.

Depending on the vehicle

configuration, the vehicle may have

one or two hands-free operated

sliding doors.

Power sliding doors

9 Warning

Take care when operating the

power sliding doors. Risk of injury,

particularly to children.

pulling the respective door

handle.

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The electronic key must be outside

the vehicle, within a range of approx.

1 m of the motion sensors. Depending

on the configuration of the vehicle, the

electronic key has to be located in the

respective area. Do not hold the foot

longer or move too slow below the

bumper.

Opening

Activation or deactivation of hands-

free operation can be set in the Info

Display 3 123.

To open or close a sliding door, move

the foot below the rear bumper on the

respective side back and forth.

Load compartment

Tailgate

After unlocking, press the tailgate

button and open the tailgate.

Tailgate window 3 42.

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Depending on the version, press '

smelled, could enter the vehicle.

This can cause unconsciousness

and even death.

to unlock the tailgate from the inside.

Closing

Caution

Before opening the tailgate, check

overhead obstructions, e.g. a

garage door, to avoid damage to

the tailgate. Always check the

moving area above and behind the

tailgate.

With the electronic key outside the

vehicle and within a range of approx.

1 m of the tailgate, press the right

tailgate button to lock the vehicle.

Notice

The installation of certain heavy

accessories onto the tailgate may

affect its ability to remain open.

Central locking system 3 24.

To lower the tailgate use the interior

handle. Push the tailgate from above

until it is fully closed.

Do not push the tailgate button whilst

closing as this will unlock the tailgate

again.

Notice

General hints for operating

tailgate

At low outside temperatures the

tailgate may not open fully by itself.

In this case lift the tailgate manually

to its normal end position.

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

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Emergency tailgate opening from

inside the vehicle

To open the hinged doors, pull the

exterior handle.

To open the door from inside the

vehicle, pull the interior handle.

An access hole between the door and

the floor enables the tailgate latch to

be released using a suitable tool.

Push lever to the left to unlock and

open the tailgate.

9 Warning

The rear lights may be obscured if

the rear doors are open and the

vehicle is parked on the roadside.

Make other road users aware of

the vehicle, by using a warning

triangle or other equipment

specified in the road traffic

regulations.

Hinged doors

Unlock the hinged doors with the

remote control or by turning the key in

the rear door lock cylinder.

Central locking 3 24.

To release the right hinged door, pull

the lever.

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Central locking system 3 24.

Vehicle security

Anti-theft locking system

9 Warning

Do not use the system if there are

people in the vehicle! The doors

cannot be unlocked from the

inside.

The system deadlocks all the doors.

All doors must be closed otherwise

the system cannot be activated.

Unlocking the vehicle disables the

mechanical anti-theft locking system.

This is not possible with the central

locking button.

The doors are retained in the 90º

position by locking stays. To open the

doors to 180º, push the latch and

swing open to the desired position.

Before closing the doors ensure that

the locking stays are in the 90º

position.

Activating

Simple key: Insert the key and turn it

clockwise twice within 5 seconds.

Remote control: Press - on the radio

remote control twice within five

seconds.

9 Warning

Ensure extended opening doors

are secured when fully opened.

Opened doors may slam closed

due to the force of the wind!

Electronic key: Press twice on one of

the door handles within five seconds

Always close the right hand door

before the left hand door.

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Radio remote control: Monitoring

of the doors, the tailgate and the

bonnet is activated 5 seconds

after locking the vehicle by

unlocked. However, the anti-theft

alarm system will be activated after

45 seconds.

Anti-theft alarm system

9 Warning

Notice

pressing e. Monitoring of the

passenger compartment is

Do not use the system if there are

people in the vehicle! The doors

cannot be unlocked from the

inside.

Changes to the vehicle interior such

as the use of seat covers and open

windows, could impair the function

of passenger compartment

monitoring.

activated 45 seconds after

locking the vehicle by pressing e.

Electronic key system:

Monitoring of the doors, the

tailgate and the bonnet is

activated 5 seconds after locking

the vehicle by pressing with a

finger or thumb on one of the front

door handles at the markings.

Monitoring of the passenger

compartment is activated

45 seconds after locking the

vehicle by pressing with a finger

or thumb on one of the front door

handles at the markings.

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The anti-theft alarm system has been

designed to protect the vehicle

against theft and break-ins.

The anti-theft alarm system is

combined with the central locking

system.

The system monitors doors, tailgate,

bonnet and the passenger

compartment.

Depending on the version of the

vehicle, it may not monitor the

adjoining load compartment.

Activation without monitoring of

passenger compartment

Activation is confirmed by the flashing

of the status LED and coming on of

the turn lights for a short time.

Activation

Ignition must be switched off. All

doors must be closed and the

electronic key must not remain in the

vehicle. Otherwise the system cannot

be activated.

If a door or the tailgate is not correctly

closed and the vehicle is locked via

remote control or electronic key

system, the vehicle remains

Switch off the monitoring of

passenger compartment when

animals are being left in the vehicle,

because of high volume ultrasonic

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signals or movements triggering the

alarm. Also switch off when the

vehicle is on a ferry or train.

Notice

If the vehicle is unlocked and no door

is opened, the vehicle is

automatically relocked after 30

seconds. In this case, the anti-theft

alarm will be reactivated, too.

1. Switch of ignition.

2. Press ! within the next

10 seconds until the LED of the

button illuminates constantly.

Alarm

3. Get out of the vehicle.

When triggered, the alarm horn

sounds and the hazard warning lights

flash simultaneously. The number

and duration of alarm signals are

stipulated by legislation.

4. Lock the vehicle immediately by

using the remote control, pressing

one of the door handles or by

pressing the tailgate button.

Activation is indicated by the flashing

of the status LED.

Electronic key system: Unlocking the

vehicle by pressing on one of the front

door handles at the markings

deactivates the anti-theft alarm

system.

The electronic key must be outside

the vehicle, within a range of approx.

one metre of the relevant door side.

The anti-theft alarm system can be

deactivated by pressing <, by

pressing on one of the front door

handles at the markings with

Indication

LED in the central locking button

flashes if the anti-theft alarm system

is activated.

electronic key system. The LED of

the ! button will extinguish and the

turn lights flash for a short time.

A triggered alarm, which has not been

interrupted by the driver, will be

indicated by the rapid flashing of the

LED of the ! button. If the ignition is

switched on, the flashing stops

immediately.

If the vehicle's battery is to be

disconnected (e.g. for maintenance

work), the alarm siren must be

Seek the assistance of a workshop in

The system is not deactivated by

unlocking the driver's door with the

key or with the central locking button

in the passenger compartment.

the event of faults.

Deactivation

Radio remote control: Unlocking the

vehicle by pressing < deactivates the

anti-theft alarm system.

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deactivated as follows: switch the

ignition on then off, then disconnect

the vehicle's battery within

15 seconds.

If the battery has been reconnected,

wait for 10 minutes to restart the

engine.

Immobiliser

Exterior mirrors

Convex shape

The shape of the mirror makes

objects appear smaller, which will

affect the ability to estimate

distances.

The system is part of the ignition

switch and checks whether the

vehicle is allowed to be started with

the key being used.

The immobiliser is activated

automatically after the key has been

removed from the ignition switch.

Locking the vehicle without

activation of the anti-theft alarm

Side blind spot alert 3 205.

Notice

Radio Frequency Identification

(RFID) tags may cause interference

with the key. Do not have it placed

near the key when starting the

vehicle.

Electric adjustment

Lock the vehicle by inserting and

turning the integrated key of the

remote control or the electronic key

system in the lock cylinder of the

driver's door.

Notice

Malfunction of the remote control

The immobiliser does not lock the

doors. Always lock the vehicle after

leaving it 3 24.

Unlock the vehicle by inserting and

turning the integrated key of the

remote control or the electronic key

system in the lock cylinder of the

driver's door.

Open the driver's door.

The horn of the anti-theft alarm will

sound.

Switch on the anti-theft alarm

system 3 36.

Emergency operation of electronic

key 3 158.

Select the relevant exterior mirror by

pushing the mirror button C to the

left or right.

Switch on ignition.

Adjust the respective mirror with the

four-way control.

The horn will stop sounding and the

status LED extinguishes.

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When the vehicle is being unlocked,

the mirrors return to their original

position.

Electric folding

Folding mirrors

The function can be deactivated in the

vehicle personalisation 3 127.

Heated mirrors

Pull the mirror button C rearwards.

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.

Both exterior mirrors will fold.

Pull the mirror button rearwards again

to return both exterior mirrors to their

original position.

If an electrically folded mirror is

manually extended, pulling mirror

button rearwards will only electrically

extend the other mirror.

Depending on the version, heating is

operated by pressing è or m.

Heating works with the engine

running and is switched off

Automatic folding

When the vehicle is being locked,

both mirrors will fold.

automatically after a short time.

Heated rear window 3 43.

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Automatic anti-dazzle

Child surveillance mirror

Interior mirrors

Manual anti-dazzle

Dazzle from following vehicles is

automatically reduced, when driving

in the dark.

A child surveillance mirror allows to

observe the rear seats. The mirror

can be adjusted.

To reduce dazzle, adjust the lever on

the underside of the mirror housing.

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Power windows

Windows

9 Warning

Windscreen

Windscreen stickers

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.

Keep a close watch on the

windows when closing them.

Ensure that nothing becomes

trapped in them as they move.

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.

Operate G 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.

Windscreen replacement

Caution

Switch on ignition to operate power

windows.

If the vehicle has a front-looking

camera sensor for the driver

assistance systems, it is very

important that any windscreen

replacement is performed

Pushing or pulling firmly to the second

detent then releasing: window moves

up or down automatically with safety

function enabled. To stop movement,

operate the switch once more in the

same direction.

accurately according to Vauxhall

specifications. Otherwise, these

systems may not work properly

and there is a risk of unexpected

behaviour and / or messages from

these systems.

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Safety function

Overload

Rear windows

This function depends upon version.

If the window glass encounters

resistance above the middle of the

window during automatic closing, it is

immediately stopped and opened

again.

If the windows are repeatedly

operated within short intervals, the

window operation is disabled for

some time.

Initialising the power windows

If the windows cannot be closed

automatically (e.g. after

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.

disconnecting the vehicle battery), a

warning message is displayed in the

Driver Information Centre.

Vehicle messages 3 126.

Activate the window electronics as

follows:

1. Close doors.

2. Switch on ignition.

To open and close the rear windows,

push the lever and slide the windows

backwards or forwards.

Operating windows from outside

The windows can be closed remotely

from outside the vehicle.

Press and hold - to close windows.

Release button to stop window

movement.

3. Push switch until the window is

completely open.

4. Pull switch until the window is

completely closed and keep

pulling for additional two seconds.

5. Repeat for each window.

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Opening

Closing

Mechanical child lock for rear

windows

After unlocking, press the button and

open the window until it is fully

opened.

Press on the centre of the window

until it is fully closed.

To activate, turn the child lock with the

key upwards. The sliding window

cannot be opened from the inside.

To deactivate, turn the child lock with

the key downwards. The sliding

window can be opened from the

inside.

Heated rear window

Operated by pressing è. Depending

on the version, the heated rear

window is operated together with the

heated exterior mirrors.

Heating works with the engine

Tailgate window

The tailgate window can be opened to

give access to the load compartment

without opening the tailgate.

The tailgate and the tailgate window

cannot be opened at the same time.

running and is switched off

automatically after a short time.

Depending on climate control system,

è is located at a different position.

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This function heats the windscreen

along its bottom and along both sides

of the windscreen.

Pressing 9 again switches off the

heating operation. LED in button is

extinguished.

Thus, the function allows a fast

detaching of the windscreen wiper

blades if they are frozen to the

windscreen. Additionally, an

accumulation of snow caused by the

operation of the windscreen wipers is

prevented.

Sun visors

The sun visors can be folded down or

swivelled to the side to prevent

dazzling.

The cover of the mirrors should be

closed when driving.

A ticket holder is located on the

backside of the sun visor.

Heated windscreen

Roller blinds

Heating is operated by pressing 9.

LED in button illuminates.

Heating works with the engine

running and is switched off

automatically depending on the

ambient temperature.

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To reduce sunlight at the second row

seats, pull the blind upwards using

the grip and engage it at the top of the

door frame.

Roof

Glass panel

Sunblinds

The sunblinds are operated manually.

Slide the respective sunblind to the

desired position.

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