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:
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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 ...
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Cleaning Exterior Lamps/ Lenses and Emblems
Use only lukewarm or cold water, a soft cloth, and a car washing soap to clean
exterior lamps and lenses. Follow instructions under "Washing the Vehicle" later
in this section. ...
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel. Doing so can cause damage to the vehicle's engine,
fuel, and emission control systems.
If the vehicle does run out of fuel, a minimum of 1.1 U.S. gallons (4 liters)
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Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature
If any object is in the path of the window when the express-up is active, the
window will stop at the obstruction and auto-reverse to a preset factory position.
Weather conditions such as severe ici ...
