Locking / unlocking the vehicle with the central locking button
Read and observe
and
When the vehicle has not been locked from outside, the
be used to unlock or lock the vehicle.
Unlocking / locking
» Fig. 27
Locking
Unlocking
The central locking system also operates if the ignition is switched off.
The following applies after locking.
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Opening the doors and the boot lid from the outside is not possible.
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The doors can be unlocked and opened from the inside by a single pull on the
opening lever of the respective door.
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In the event of an accident in which the airbags are deployed, the locked
doors are automatically unlocked in order to enable rescuers to gain access
to the vehicle.
WARNING
Doors locked from the inside make it difficult for rescuers to get into the
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vehicle in an emergency – risk to life!
If the safelock system is switched on
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and the central locking buttons do not operate.
CAUTION
If at least one door has been opened, the vehicle cannot be locked.
Fig. 27
Central locking button
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» Fig. 27
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40, the door opening lever
Child safety lock
Fig. 28 Rear door: left / right
button can
Read and observe
The child safety lock prevents the rear door from being opened from the in-
side. The door can only be opened from the outside.
Switching the child safety system on and off
Switching on
Switching off
You can switch the child safety lock on and off using the vehicle key.
Luggage compartment lid
Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Opening/closing
Delayed locking of the boot lid
WARNING
Ensure that the lock is properly engaged after closing the luggage com-
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partment lid. Otherwise, the lid might open suddenly while the vehicle is
moving, even if the lid was locked – risk of accident!
Never drive with the luggage compartment lid open or ajar, as otherwise
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exhaust gases may get into the interior of the vehicle – risk of poisoning!
and
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Unlocking and opening
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