Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Functional Procedure: Locking
The vehicle can only be locked once the footwell module has evaluated the door contacts and the Car Access System 4 has reported that the driver's door is closed.
The further signal progression for locking the vehicle corresponds analogously to the signal progression of the unlocking procedure.
During the vehicle locking process, all central locking drives are moved into the "Lock" position. The central-locking drives in the doors are additionally moved into the "centrally-locked" position. Following the central arrest procedure, the locking buttons in the doors are mechanically separated from the central locking drive system.
The vehicle can now no longer be unlocked using the locking buttons in the doors.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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