Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Unlocking the driver's door(mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with the SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
If you use the mechanical key to unlock and open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm system will be triggered.
► 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.
► Firmly turn the mechanical key
counterclockwise
as far as it will go to position
1 and hold it in this position.
► Pull the door handle quickly.
The locking knob pops up.
The door is unlocked.
► Turn the mechanical key back and remove
it.
► Pull the door handle again.
► Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey.
Automatic locking feature
The vehicle locks automatically when the
ignition is switched on and the wheels of the vehicle are turning at a speed of
more than
9 mph (15 km/h).
You could therefore be locked out when:
• ...
Locking the vehicle
If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the
SmartKey, you can lock it by taking the
following steps.
► Close the front-passenger door, the
rear
door on the front-passenger side and the ...
See also:
Lamp Messages
SERVICE LEFT HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY
On some models, this message will be displayed when the left headlamp is out
and needs to be serviced. See “LED Lighting” in LED Lighting for more
inf ...
General maintenance
During the normal day-to-day operation of
the vehicle, general maintenance should
be performed regularly as prescribed in
this section. If you detect any unusual
sounds, vibrations or smell, b ...
Important information
WARNING
Do not rest your foot on the brake pedal while the vehicle is in motion.
WARNING
Never allow the vehicle to coast (freewheel) with the engine turned off. The
engine must be runn ...
