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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:

Tap on Settings in the centre display's

top view.

2. Press My Car Locking.

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

•

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 key³or 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

Lock indication setting (p. 219)

Approach light duration (p. 148)

Using home safe lighting (p. 148)

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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

The figure is schematic - parts may vary depending on car model.

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* Option/accessory.

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Detachable key blade (p. 229)

•

NOTE

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.

NOTE

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)

•

Locking and unlocking with the remote

control key (p. 222)

•

Remote control key range (p. 224)

•

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.

NOTE

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.

NOTE

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

NOTE

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)

•

–

Press the remote control key

lock the car.

button to

Unlocking the tailgate with the remote

control key (p. 223)

•

Remote control key (p. 219)

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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)

–

Press the remote control key

unlock the car.

button to

Locking and unlocking with the detacha-

ble key blade (p. 230)

•

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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* Option/accessory.

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