Important Safety Notes - Mercedes-Benz 2016 GL Operator's Manual

Doors
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Problem
Vehicles with KEY-
LESS-GO or the KEY-
LESS-GO start func-
tion: the engine cannot
be started using the
Start/Stop button. The
SmartKey is in the vehi-
cle.
Doors

Important safety notes

G WARNING
If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,
they could:
open the doors, thus endangering other
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people or road users.
get out and disrupt traffic.
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operate the vehicle's equipment.
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Additionally, children could set the vehicle in
motion if, for example, they:
release the parking brake.
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shifting the automatic transmission out of
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park position P
Start the engine.
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There is a risk of an accident and injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children or animals unattended in the
vehicle. Always keep the SmartKey out of
reach of children.
G WARNING
If persons, particularly children are subjected
to prolonged exposure to extreme heat or
cold, there is a risk of injury, possibly even
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The vehicle is locked.
Unlock the vehicle and try to start the vehicle again.
X
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
Check the SmartKey battery (
X
essary ( page 85).
Y
If this does not work:
Start your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
X
There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
Start your vehicle with the SmartKey in the ignition lock.
X
page 85) and replace it if nec-
Y
fatal. Never leave children unattended in the
vehicle.
G WARNING
If objects, luggage or loads are not secured or
not secured sufficiently, they could slip, tip
over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicle
occupants. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sudden braking or a sud-
den change in direction.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey.
You should preferably place luggage or loads
in the cargo compartment. Observe the load-
ing guidelines ( page 340).
Y
Unlocking and opening doors from
the inside
You can open a door from inside the vehicle
even if it has been locked. You can only open
the rear doors from inside the vehicle if they
are not secured by the child-proof locks
( page 67).
Y
If the vehicle has previously been locked from
the outside, opening a door from the inside