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:
Ventilators
Center ventilators
Open/close the ventilators by moving the
control to either direction.
: This symbol indicates that the
ventilators are
closed. Moving the side control to this
direct ...
Braking
Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. Deciding to push the
brake pedal is perception time. Actually doing it is reaction time.
Average driver reaction time is about three-quarte ...
Distance warning function (vehicleswith DISTRONIC)
This function provides a warning from a speed
of approximately 20 mph(30 km/h), if:
• for a period of several seconds, the
distance to the vehicle in front is too short
for the speed at which yo ...
