Mercedes-Benz GLS Owner's Manual page 196

Ensure the following before starting the engine:
the legal stipulations in the area where your
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vehicle is parked allow engine starting via
smartphone.
it is safe to start and run the engine where
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your vehicle is parked.
the fuel tank is sufficiently full.
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Starting the vehicle (Remote Online)
& WARNING Risk of crushing or entrap‐
ment due to unintentional starting of the
engine
Limbs could be crushed or trapped if the
engine is started unintentionally during
service or maintenance work.
Always secure the engine against unin‐
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tentional starting before carrying out
maintenance or repair work.
Requirements:
Park position j is selected.
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The anti-theft alarm system is not activated.
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The panic alarm is not activated.
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The hazard warning light system is switched
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off.
The bonnet is closed.
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The doors are closed and locked.
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The windows and sliding sunroof are closed.
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Start the vehicle using the smartphone.
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After every engine start, the engine runs for
ten minutes.
You can carry out a maximum of two consecu‐
tive starting attempts. You must start the engine
with the key before trying to start the engine
again with the smartphone.
You can switch off the engine at any time as fol‐
lows:
Via the Smartphone App
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By pressing the Ü or ß button on the
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key
% Further information can be found in the
smartphone app.
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Securing the engine against starting before
carrying out maintenance or repair work:
Switch on the hazard warning light system.
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or
Unlock the doors.
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or
Open a side window or the sliding sunroof.
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Running-in notes
To preserve the engine during the first 1,500 km:
Drive at varying road speeds and engine
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speeds.
Do not drive at speeds greater than
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140 km/h.
Drive the vehicle in drive program A
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or ;.
Shift to the next highest gear at the very lat‐
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est when the needle reaches the last third
before the red area in the rev counter.
Do not shift down a gear manually in order to
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brake.