Unlocking and opening doors from the inside
You can open a door from inside the vehicle even if it has been locked. You can only open the rear doors from inside the vehicle if they are not secured by the child-proof locks.
Only open the door when the traffic situation permits.
If the vehicle was previously locked with the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-GO, opening the vehicle from the inside will activate the antitheft alarm system. Switch off the alarm

•► Pull door handle 2.
If the door is locked, locking knob 1 pops up. The door is unlocked and can be opened.
See also:
Problems with the occupant classification system
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
Solutions
The indicator lamp
illuminates and remains illuminated.
The person on the front-passenger seat:
- has the weight of ...
Activating/deactivating
- To activate: press the
button.
The indicator lamp in the
button lights up.
- To deactivate: press the
button.
The indicator lamp in the
button goes out. The cooling with air
dehumid ...
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