Mercedes-Benz GLS Owner's Manual page 195

192 Driving and parking
Starting the vehicle with the key in the stow‐
age compartment (emergency operation
mode)
If the vehicle does not start and the
key in the marked space See Owner's Manual
message appears in the multifunction display,
you can start the vehicle in emergency operation
mode.
Make sure that the marked space
#
empty.
Remove the key
#
Place the
Place the key
#
next to the symbol 3.
The vehicle will start after a short time.
If you remove the key
space 2, the engine continues running. For
further engine starts however, the key
must be located in the marked space
next to the symbol
ney.
Have the key
#
cialist workshop.
If the vehicle does not start:
Place the key
#
and leave it there.
Depress the brake pedal and start the vehi‐
#
cle using the start/stop button.
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You can also switch on the power supply or
the ignition with the start/stop button.
2 is
1 from the key ring.
1 in the marked space 2
1 from the marked
1
2
3 during the entire jour‐
1 checked at a qualified spe‐
1 in the marked space 2
Observe any information regarding display mes‐
sages that can be displayed on the multifunction
display.
Starting the vehicle via Remote Online Serv‐
ices
Cooling or heating the vehicle interior before
starting the journey
Ensure the following before starting the engine:
the legal stipulations in the area where your
R
vehicle is parked allow engine starting via
smartphone.
it is safe to start and run the engine where
R
your vehicle is parked.
the fuel tank is sufficiently full.
R
the starter battery is sufficiently charged.
R
Charging the starter battery before starting
the journey
If the vehicle battery is discharged, you can
receive a message on your smartphone. You can
then start the vehicle with the smartphone to
charge the battery. The vehicle is automatically
switched off after ten minutes.