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 ...
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Drinking alcohol/drugs and driving
WARNING
Never drive under the influence of alcohol or
drugs. Alcohol in the bloodstream reduces
coordination, delays reaction time and impairs
judgement. Driving after drinking
alcohol incr ...
Washer Fluid Messages
WASHER FLUID LOW ADD FLUID
This message displays when the windshield washer fluid is low. Fill the windshield
washer fluid reservoir as soon as possible. See Engine Compartment Overview ...
Checking the tire pressures
WARNING
All tire pressures, including the spare, should be checked regularly using an
accurate pressure gauge, when the tires are cold. Failure to properly maintain your
tire pressures could ...
