Mercedes-Benz GL-Class: 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:
• the vehicle is being pushed.
• the vehicle is being towed.
• the vehicle is being tested on a
dynamometer.
You can switch the automatic locking function on and off using the on-board computer.
Centrally locking and unlocking thevehicle from the inside
You can centrally lock or unlock the vehicle
from the inside.
The central locking/unlocking button does
not lock or unlock the fuel filler flap.
The buttons are located on both front doors.
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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 trigge ...
See also:
Accepting a call
If someone calls you when you are in the
Telephone menu, a display message appears
in the multifunction display, for example:
► Press the
button on the steering
wheel to accept an incomi ...
Headlight washer (if so equipped)
The headlight washer operates when the
headlight is on and the ignition switch is in
the ON position.
Pull the windshield washer switch toward
you. The headlight washer operates with
the win ...
Opening/closing from the outside
Opening
► Press the
button on the SmartKey.
► Pull handle 1.
► Raise the tailgate.
Closing
WARNING
To prevent possible personal injury, always
keep hands and f ...
