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:
Engine compartment check locations
VK56VD ENGINE MODEL
1. Window washer fluid reservoir
2. Fuse/fusible link holder
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Power steering fluid reservoir
5. Engine oil filler cap
6. Brake fluid reservoir ...
Recovery Hooks
WARNING
Never pull on recovery hooks from the side. The hooks could break and you and
others could be injured. When using recovery hooks, always pull the vehicle straight
out.
Notice: Never ...
Driving downhill
• Drive slowly.
• Do not drive at an angle down steep
inclines. Steer into the line of fall and drive
with the front wheels aligned straight.
Otherwise, the vehicle could slip sideways,
tip ...






