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 or the trunk lid, 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
KEYLESS-GO:
press the Start/Stop button in the
ignition lock. The SmartKey must be in the
vehicle.
or
Lock or unlock the vehicle using
KEYLESS-GO. 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 in the ignition lock.
See also:
Fastening seat belts
WARNING
According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained on the rear
seats than on the front-passenger seat. Thus,
we strongly recommend that children be
placed ...
Opening/closing automatically from
inside
WARNING
Keep an eye on the area at the rear end of the
vehicle when operating the trunk lid/tailgate
with the remote operating switch on the door.
Monitor the entire closing procedure to
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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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