2. Remove the vehicle key from the igni-
tion lock.
3.
Open and close any vehicle door.
4. Lock the vehicle using the vehicle key.
Or: press the central locking button in
the driver door → page 78.
It is no longer possible to lock the sliding
doors aer an airbag has been triggered.
Consult a suitably qualified workshop to re-
store the locking function.
Automatic deactivation of the sensors
The sensors will be disabled in the follow-
ing circumstances:
— The vehicle is not unlocked or locked for
an extended period.
— A sensor has been triggered an excessive
number of times.
Reactivating the sensors:
1. Unlock the vehicle with the
button in
the vehicle key.
NOTICE
Please note that the sensors in the door
handles c
an be activated by a powerful jet
of water or steam if a valid vehicle key is si-
multaneously within its operating range. If
at least one window is open and the sen-
sors in a door handle are continuously acti-
vated, all windows will close → page 81.
It may not be possible to lock or un-
lock the vehicle using K
eyless Entry if
the 12-volt vehicle battery or button cell in
the vehicle key is weak or discharged. The
vehicle can be locked or unlocked manually
→ page 82.
If there is no valid vehicle key in the
vehicle or if it is not detected, a corre-
sponding display will be shown on the in-
strument cluster display. This may occur if
the vehicle key is disrupted by another ra-
dio signal or is covered by another item
such as an aluminium suitcase
→ page 141.
Anti-the al
arm.
Depending on the vehicle equipment level,
the vehicle may have an anti-the alarm.
The anti-the alarm is activated automati-
cally when the vehicle is locked using the
vehicle key.
The anti-the alarm outputs acoustic and
visual warning signals for up to five mi-
nutes.
When does the system trigger an
alarm?
— When a manually unlocked door is
opened without switching on the ignition.
— When the bonnet is opened.
— When opening the boot lid.
— If the ignition is switched on using an in-
valid key.
— If the 12-volt vehicle battery is disconnec-
ted.
Vehicles with interior monitoring and anti-
tow alarm:
— In the event of movement in the vehicle.
— If the vehicle is raised or towed.
— If the vehicle is transported on a ferry or
train.
— If a trailer that is connected to the anti-
the alarm system is removed.
Switching o the alarm
1. Unlock the vehicle using the unlocking
button
on the vehicle key.
Or: switch on the ignition using a valid
vehicle key. A short alarm la
sting
around one second may sound.
2. On vehicles with Keyless Entry: grip the
door handle.
The anti-the alarm will not function
correctly if the 12-volt vehicle battery
is weak or discharged.
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