Locking the vehicle (mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
Open the driver's door.
Close the front-passenger door, the
rear doors and the trunk lid.
Press the locking button.
Check whether the locking knobs on
the front-passenger door and the rear doors are still visible. Press down the
locking knobs by hand, if necessary.
Close the driver's door.
Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey.
Insert the mechanical key into the
lock of the driver's door as far as it will go.
Turn the mechanical key
clockwise as far as it will go to position 1.
Turn the mechanical key back and
remove it.
Make sure that the doors and the
trunk lid are locked.
Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey.
If you lock the vehicle as described above, the fuel filler flap is not locked. The antitheft alarm system is not armed.
See also:
Vehicle identification plate
Even if you have calculated the total load
carefully, you should still make sure that the
gross vehicle weight rating and the gross axle
weight rating are not exceeded. Details can
be found on ...
Checklist before driving off-road
► Engine oil level: check the engine oil
and
top it up if necessary.
The vehicle can only guarantee a smooth
supply of oil on steep stretches if there is a
sufficient level of engine oil ...
Notes on regularly inspecting wheels
and tires
WARNING
Regularly check the tires for damage.
Damaged tires can cause tire inflation
pressure loss. As a result, you could lose
control of your vehicle.
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. ...