Central locking and closing system
ä Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
Description of the central locking system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Unlocking and locking the vehicle from the outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Unlocking and locking the vehicle from the inside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
The central locking system only works properly if all the doors and the boot lid are
completely closed. The vehicle can not be locked with the vehicle key when the
driver’s door is open.
Longer times of an unlocked vehicle (for example, in your own garage) can cause
the vehicle battery to discharge so that the engine can no longer be started.
Additional information and warnings:
● Vehicle key set ⇒ page 32
● Doors ⇒ page 38
● Boot lid ⇒ page 40
● Power windows ⇒ page 42
● Emergency closing or opening ⇒ page 187
WARNING
Improper use of the central locking system can cause serious injury.
● The central locking system locks all doors. Locking a vehicle from the in-
side may prevent undesired opening of doors and intrusion by unauthorised
persons. In an emergency or in case of an accident, however, locked doors
make it difficult for helpers to access the passenger compartment to help peo-
ple.
● Never allow children or people requiring help alone in the vehicle. With the
central locking button, all doors can be locked from the inside. This may result
in trapping yourself in the vehicle. Trapped persons can be exposed to very
high or very low temperatures.
WARNING (Continued)
● Depending on the season, very high or low temperatures may develop in a
closed vehicle, causing serious injuries and illness or death especially in young
children.
● Never leave people in a locked vehicle. In an emergency, these persons are
unable to leave the vehicle alone or to help themselves.
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Description of the central locking system
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warn-
ings on page 35.
The central locking system allows you to centrally lock and unlock all door and the
boot lid:
● from the outside using the vehicle key.
● from the inside using the central locking button ⇒ page 37.
Particular features of the central locking system can be enabled or disabled by a
specialist garage.
The doors and the boot lid can be unlocked or locked manually if the vehicle key
fails.
Locking the vehicle after the airbags are deployed
In the event that the airbags are deployed in an accident, the entire vehicle is un-
locked. Depending on the degree of damage, the vehicle can be locked after the
accident as follows.
Function Action
Locking the vehicle from
the inside
:
– Switch the ignition off and on again.
– Press the central locking button
.
Locking the vehicle from
the outside
:
– Switch the ignition off and on again.
OR: Remove the vehicle key from the ignition lock.
– Open a vehicle door once.
– Lock the vehicle using the vehicle key.
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35Opening and closing
Vehicle overview Before driving When driving Maintenance, cleaning, servic-
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