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.
Brake fluid
WARNING
Over a period of time, the brake fluid absorbs
moisture from the air; this lowers its boiling
point.
If the boiling point of the brake fluid is too low,
vapor pockets may form in the br ...
Overview of climate control systems
Important safety notes
WARNING
Severe conditions (e.g. strong air pollution)
may require replacement of the filter before
its scheduled replacement interval. A clogged
filter will reduce the air ...
Interchanging the wheels
WARNING
Rotate front and rear wheels only if the tires
are of the same dimension.
If your vehicle is equipped with mixed-size
tires (different tire dimensions front vs. rear),
tire rotation is ...