Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: Mechanical key
General notes
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.
There are several ways to turn off the alarm:
► To turn the alarm off with the
SmartKey: press the 
button
on the SmartKey.
or
► Insert the SmartKey into the ignition
lock.
or
► To deactivate the alarm with KEYLESSGO:
press the Start/Stop button in the
ignition lock. The SmartKey must be in the
vehicle.
or
► Lock or unlock the vehicle using
KEYLESSGO.
The SmartKey must be outside the vehicle.
Removing the mechanical key
► Push release catch 1 in the direction of the arrow and at the same time, remove mechanical key 2 from the SmartKey.
Restoring the factory settings
► Press the
buttons
simultaneously for approximately six
seconds until the battery check lamp
flashes twice. ...
SmartKey battery
Important safety notes
It is advisable to have batteries replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
WARNING
Batteries contain toxic and c ...
See also:
Changing the connected phone
Up to 10 mobile phones can be paired with the vehicle in the same way. However,
only one can be connected as a phone at any one time. To connect a different paired
phone to the vehicle, follow the ...
Vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode operation
Always pay attention to the operation of
the vehicle and be ready to manually
control the proper following distance. The
vehicle-to-vehicle distance control mode of
the Intelligent Cruise Co ...
Opening the hood
1. Pull the hood release lever, located in the left-hand front footwell.
2. Lift the hood safety catch lever, located below the center point of the hood,
then raise the hood. ...
