— If there is movement inside the vehicle (in vehicles
with interior monitoring ÿ page 84).
Switch on interior monitoring and anti-tow system
Close the overhead console storage compartments for
the sensors to work.
— If the vehicle is raised or towed (for vehicles with an
anti-tow system ÿ page 84).
Lock the vehicle. When the anti-theft alarm is activated,
the interior monitor and the anti-tow system are also
activated ÿ fig. 72.
— If the vehicle is transported on a ferry or by rail (for
vehicles with an anti-tow system or interior monitoring
ÿ page 84).
Depending on the equipment, the use of a separation
net may impair the function of the interior monitoring.
Disconnect alarm
— Unlock the vehicle with the unlock key on the
vehicle key.
Temporarily deactivating interior monitoring and anti-
tow system Depending on the equipment, the interior
monitoring and anti-tow system can be temporarily
deactivated using the button or in the menu
— If the vehicle is equipped with the "Key less Access"
system, grasp the door handle ÿ p. 77.
Infotainment system vehicle settings .
If the 12 volt battery is low or discharged, the
burglar alarm will not function properly.
Deactivate interior monitor and anti-tow system
with the button
— Switch off the ignition and open the door of the con
leader
If the 12 volt battery is disconnected, the alarm
may be triggered.
— Press the key.
up in the button.
A yellow control indicator lights
If the connection to a trailer included in the anti-
theft alarm is broken, the anti-theft alarm may be
triggered ÿ p. 282.
— Close all doors and the tailgate.
— Lock the vehicle with the key.
Before locking the vehicle, press the button again to
reactivate the interior monitor
and the anti-tow system.
Interior monitoring and
anti-tow system
Deactivating interior monitoring and anti-tow
system in the infotainment system
— Switch on the ignition.
— Deactivate the interior monitor and the anti-tow
system in the vehicle settings menu of the
infotainment system.
— Close all doors and the tailgate.
— Lock the vehicle with the key.
The interior monitor and the anti-tow system remain
deactivated until the next time the vehicle is locked.
In the following situations it is recommended to
deactivate the passenger compartment monitoring and
the anti-tow system:
Fig. 72 In the overhead console: interior monitoring
sensors (arrows).
— When people or animals remain inside the vehicle.
If movement is detected in the passenger compartment
while the vehicle is locked, the passenger compartment
monitor triggers the alarm ÿ fig. 72.
— When the vehicle has to be loaded onto another
means of transport.
If the vehicle is detected to be lifted, the anti-tow system
triggers the alarm.
— When transporting the vehicle.
— When the vehicle has to be towed with a suspended
axle.
— When the vehicle is to be parked in a two-storey
garage space.
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Opening and closing
— When the vehicle has to be left in a car wash.
The tailgate must be flush with the adjoining
parts of the bodywork.
· The boot lid must always remain closed
while driving.
Risk of false alarms from interior monitoring
· Never open the tailgate if you have
load fixed on it, e.g. eg bicycles. The gate could
close on its own due to the additional weight.
If necessary, secure the tailgate or remove the
load beforehand.
The interior monitor will only work correctly if the
vehicle is completely closed.
Observe the legal provisions. A false alarm may
occur in the following situations:
· When the vehicle is not in use, close and lock the
tailgate, as well as all the doors.
When doing so, make sure that no one is left in
the vehicle.
— If any window or the glass roof is partially or
completely open.
— If light objects are left in the vehicle, e.g. eg,
loose or hanging papers in the interior mirror.
· Always keep a close eye on children when they
play in or next to the vehicle, especially if the
tailgate is open. Children could get into the
trunk, close the tailgate and be locked in.
Depending on the season of the year, a closed
vehicle can reach very high or very low
temperatures that can cause very serious
injuries and illnesses or even death, especially
to small children.
— If the vibrate function of a mobile phone that has
been left inside the vehicle is activated.
It is not possible to permanently deactivate the
interior monitor and the anti-tow system.
If a door or the boot lid is still open when the
alarm is activated, only
will activate the alarm. The interior monitor and the
anti-tow system will only be activated after all the
WARNING
doors and the boot lid have been closed.
If the tailgate is unlocked or opened improperly or
without paying due attention, it may cause serious
injury.
When the interior monitor and anti-tow
system are switched off, the
deactivates the security system "safe" ÿ p. 82.
· When a luggage rack with its corresponding
load is mounted on the tailgate, it is not always
possible to see if the tailgate is unlocked. If the
tailgate is not locked, it could open unexpectedly
while driving.
trunk lid
WARNING
Introduction to the topic
If there is a lot of accumulated snow on the
trunk lid or a lot of cargo is mounted on it, the
trunk lid could close by itself due to the extra
weight and cause serious injury.
The tailgate is unlocked and locked together with the
doors.
· Never open the gate when there is a lot of
snow on it or when carrying cargo on it, e.g.
e.g., in a luggage rack.
On vehicles with the "Keyless Access" keyless entry
and start system, the tailgate unlocks automatically
when opened ÿ p. 77.
· Before opening the gate, remove snow or debris.
ga.
WARNING
Unlocking, opening or closing the tailgate
improperly or without paying due attention can
cause accidents and serious injuries.
WARNING
Do not close the tailgate by pressing your hand
on the rear window. The rear window could break
and cause injury.
· Open or close the tailgate only when there is no
one in the area of its travel.
NOTICE
· After closing the tailgate, make sure that it has
been closed correctly. He
Never use the opening mechanism to secure a load
or to hold on. This could cause damage that makes it
impossible to close the tailgate.
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