General notes
If the vehicle can no longer be locked or unlocked with the SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm system will be triggered .
There are several ways to turn off the alarm:
■ To turn the alarm off with the
SmartKey: press the
or
button
on the SmartKey.
or
■ Insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or
■ To deactivate the alarm with KEYLESSGO:
press the Start/Stop button in the
ignition lock. The SmartKey must be in the
vehicle.
or
■ Lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESSGO.
The SmartKey must be outside the vehicle.
If you unlock the vehicle using the mechanical key, the fuel filler flap will not be unlocked automatically.
■ To unlock the fuel filler flap: insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
Removing the mechanical key

1 Release catch
2 Mechanical key
■ Push release catch 1 in the direction of
the arrow and at the same time remove
mechanical key 2 from the SmartKey.
Engine oil
General notes
Depending on the driving style, the vehicle
consumes up to 0.9 US qts (0.8 l) of oil over
a distance of 600 miles (1000 km). The oil
consumption may be higher than this when
the veh ...
Decoupling a trailer
WARNING
If you uncouple a trailer with the overrun
brake engaged, you could trap your hand
between the vehicle and the trailer drawbar.
There is a risk of injury.
Do not uncouple a trailer if ...
Notes on towing a trailer
Important safety notes
WARNING
If you install a ball coupling other than the one
delivered with the vehicle, the trailer tow hitch
and the rear axle may be overloaded. This
applies especially if ...