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 ...