42 Op e nin g and clo sing
the vehicle locks itself again automatically.
This feature prevents the vehicle from being
accidentally left unlocked over a long period
of time.
It depends on the settings in the radio or
MMI* whether the entire vehicle is unlocked
or only certain doors c::> page 41.
On vehicles with automatic transmission*, the
se lector lever must be in the
P position, other -
wise the vehicle cannot be locked .
A WARNING
Read and follow all WARNINGS¢ .& in
General description on page 40.
(D Tips
- In order to make sure the locking func-
tion is working, you shou ld always keep
your eye on the vehicle to make sure it is
proper ly locked.
- Do not use the remote control if you are
inside the car, otherwise you may unin-
tentionally lock the vehicle, and then you
would set off the anti-theft alarm when
you try to start the engine or open a
door. In case this happens anyhow, push
the un lock button
0.
- Use the panic funct ion only if you are in
an emergency situation.
Unlocking and locking with convenience
key
Applies to vehicles: with convenience key
The doors and the rear lid can be unlocked
and locked without operating the master key.
Fig. 37 Convenience key: Locking the vehicle
Unlocking vehicle
.,. Take ho ld of t he door handle. The door is
un locked automatically.
.,. Pull the handle to open the door.
Locking vehicle
.,. Move the selector lever to the P position
(automatic transmission*), otherwise t he
veh icle canno t be locked.
.,. Touch the sensor at the door handle
once
c::> fig. 3 7 to lock the vehicle ¢ A. in General
description on page 40.
Do not reach inside
the door handle.
The vehicle can be locked and un locked at any
door .
It depends on the settings in the radio
or MMI* whether the ent ire vehicle is un-
locked or one of the doors ¢
page 41. The
master key must be with in a range of about
1.5 m from the appropriate door or the rear
lid . It makes no difference whethe r the mas-
te r key is in your jacket pocket or in you r brief
case.
If you grip the door handle while locking, this
can adversely affect the locking function .
It is not possible to re-open the door for a
brief period directly after closing it. This al-
lows you to ensure that the doors are properly
locked .
A WARNING
Read and follow all WARNINGS c::> .& in
General description on page 40.
(D Tips
-
If your vehicle has been standing for an ex-
tended per iod, please note the following:
- The prox imity sensors are deactivated af-
ter a few days to save power. You then
have to pull on the door handle once to
unloc k the vehicle and a second t ime to
open the vehicle.
- To prevent the battery from bei ng d is-
charged and to preserve you r vehicle's
ability to sta rt for as long as possib le,
t he energy management syst em gradu-
ally switches off unnecessary
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