Mercedes-Benz GLC Owner's Manual page 98

ment. Otherwise, the key may not be detec-
ted, e.g. when starting the engine using the
Start/Stop button.
A check which periodically establishes a radio
connection between the vehicle and the key
determines whether a valid key is in the vehi-
cle. This occurs, for example:
when starting the engine
R
whilst driving
R
when the external door handles are
R
touched
during convenience closing
R
Key functions
& Locks the vehicle
:
F Opens/closes the tailgate
;
% Unlocks the vehicle
=
To unlock centrally: press the % but-
X
ton.
If you do not open the vehicle within
approximately 40 seconds of unlocking:
the vehicle locks again
R
protection against theft is reactivated
R
To lock centrally: press the & button.
X
The key centrally locks and unlocks the fol-
lowing components:
the doors
R
the tailgate
R
the fuel filler flap
R
When unlocking, the turn signals flash once.
When locking, they flash three times.
You can also set an audible signal to confirm
that the vehicle has been locked. The audible
signal can be activated and deactivated via
COMAND Online or Audio 20 (see the sepa-
rate operating instructions).
Only when all the components have been
locked, does the optical or acoustic locking
confirmation sound.
When the locator lighting is activated via
COMAND Online or Audio 20, it lights up
when it is dark and after the vehicle is
unlocked with the key (see the separate oper-
ating instructions).
To open the tailgate automatically from
X
outside the vehicle: press and hold the
F button until the tailgate opens.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-
GO start function:
To close the tailgate automatically from
X
outside the vehicle: if the key is located in
the immediate vicinity of the vehicle, press
the F button on the key.
When the tailgate closes you can then
release the button.
KEYLESS-GO
General notes
Bear in mind that the engine can be started by
any of the vehicle occupants if there is a key
in the vehicle.
Locking and unlocking centrally
You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using
KEYLESS-GO. To do this, you need to carry
the key with you. You can combine the KEY-
LESS-GO functions with the functions of a
conventional key. Unlock the vehicle by using
KEYLESS-GO, for instance, and lock it using
the & button on the key.
The driver's door and the door at which the
handle is used must both be closed. The key
must be outside the vehicle. When locking or
unlocking with KEYLESS-GO, the distance
Key
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