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:
Battery Voltage and Charging Messages
BATTERY LOW START VEHICLE
When the vehicle’s battery is severely discharged, this message will display
and four chimes will sound. Start the vehicle immediately. If the vehicle is not
started and ...
Folding the rear seats
WARNING
Never allow passengers to ride in the cargo area. In a collision, people riding
in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow anyone
to ride in any a ...
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)
These vehicle accessories can be used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition
key is turned off:
► Audio System . Power Windows . Sunroof (if equipped) Power to the windows and
sunroof will ...
