Comparison with ordinary remote control

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The functions can be controlled by pressing the buttons or via Comfort Access.

Should a short delay occur when opening or closing the windows or the glass sunroof/panoramic glass sunroof, the system checks whether a remote control is located in the vehicle.

Please repeat opening or closing if necessary.

Unlocking

Unlocking
Unlocking

Fully grasp a door handle, arrow 1.

This corresponds to pressing the button. button.

Locking

Locking
Locking

Touch the area on the door handle, arrow 2, with your finger for approx. 1 second.

This corresponds to pressing the To save battery power, ensure that the ignitionbutton.

To save battery power, ensure that the ignition and all electronic systems and/or power consumers are switched off before locking the vehicle.

If a remote control is detected within the vehicle, the vehicle does not lock or is unlocked again.

Convenient closing

Press the area, arrow 2, with your finger and hold.

In addition, the windows and the glass sunroof/ panoramic glass sunroof close.

Watch during the closing process to be Monitor the closing process
Watch during the closing process to be sure that no one is injured. Removing the hand from the door handle immediately stops the closing process.◀

Unlocking the tailgate separately

Press the button on the exterior of the tailgate.

This corresponds to pressing the button. button.

If a remote control accidentally left in the cargo area is detected in the locked vehicle, the tailgate opens again.

The hazard warning flashers flash and a signal sounds.

Ignition on

Pressing the Start/Stop button switches the ignition on.

When doing so, do not depress the brake pedal, otherwise the engine will start.

Starting the engine

The engine can be started or the ignition can be switched on when a remote control is inside the vehicle. It is not necessary to insert a remote control into the ignition lock.

As long as no remote control is detected in the vehicle, it is only possible to restart the engine within approx. 10 seconds after it is switched off if no door has been opened.

Switching off the engine

▷ Remote control not in ignition lock:
After switching off the engine, the transmission is automatically switched into transmission position P.

▷ Remote control in ignition lock:

If transmission position N is engaged, the transmission remains in this position after the engine is switched off.

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