Practical hints
Unlocking/locking in an emergency
Press lock cylinder 2 and pull on tail-
gate handle 3.
Open the tailgate to the side.
Warning!
The tailgate swings open to one side. Always
make sure there is sufficient clearance for
tailgate.
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Unlocking your vehicle with the me-
chanical key will trigger the anti-theft
alarm system. To cancel the alarm, do
one of the following:
Press button Œ or ‹ on the
SmartKey.
Insert the SmartKey in the starter
switch.
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Locking the vehicle
If you are unable to lock the vehicle with
the SmartKey, lock it with the mechanical
key as follows:
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Close the passenger doors and the tail-
gate.
Press the central locking switch in the
cockpit ( page 99).
Check to see whether the locking
knobs on the passenger doors are still
visible. If necessary, push them down
manually.
Slide the mechanical key 2 out of the
SmartKey.
Lock the driver's door with the me-
chanical key.
Check if the tailgate is locked. If neces-
sary lock the tailgate with the mechan-
ical key.
Fuel filler flap
The emergency release is in the cargo
compartment behind the rear panel trim.
1 Edge protection
2 Rear panel trim
Open the tailgate.
Remove edge protection 1 from the
door pillar.
Remove rear panel trim 2.