Mechanical key
General notes
If the vehicle can no longer be 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
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.
Removing the mechanical key

► Push release catch 1 in the direction of the arrow and at the same time, remove mechanical key 2 from the SmartKey.
See also:
Problems with the SmartKey
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
Solutions
You cannot lock or unlock the vehicle using
the SmartKey.
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
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Storing and maintaining the current
speed
You can store the current speed if you are
driving faster than 20 mph (30 km/h).
Accelerate the vehicle to the desired
speed.
Briefly press the cruise control lever
up 1 or down 2.
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High-Tech Features
Optional high-end gadgets include Night View Assist, which can "see" almost
500 feet ahead of the car and display the view in the instrument panel. Equally
interesting is the available D ...
