ignition MERCEDES-BENZ GL-Class 2013 X166 Owner's Guide

Locking the vehicle (mechanical key)
If the vehicle can no longer be locked with the
SmartKey, use the mechanical key.
X Open the driver's door.
X Close the front-passenger door, the rear
doors and the tailgate.
X Press the locking button (Y page 85).
X Chec kwhether the locking knobs on the
front-passenger door and the rear doors
are still visible. Press down the locking
knobs manually, if necessary (Y page 85).
X Close the driver's door.
X Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 80).
X Insert the mechanical key into the lock of
the driver's door as far as it will go. 0004
To lock
X Turn the mechanical key clockwise as far
as it will go to position 0004.
X Turn the mechanical key back and remove
it.
X Make sure that the doors and the tailgate
are locked.
X Insert the mechanical key into the
SmartKey.
i If you lock the vehicle as described above,
the fuel filler flap is not locked. The anti-
theft alarm system is not armed. Cargo compartment
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate
is open when the engine is running,
particularly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust
fumes could enter the passenger
compartment. There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the
tailgate. Never drive with the tailgate open. G
WARNING
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the ignition lock. Always take
the SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle.
Do not leave children unsupervised in the
vehicle, even if they are secured in a child
restraint system, and do not give them access
to an unlocked vehicle. Achild's unsupervised
access to a vehicle could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury. They could:
R injure themselves on vehicle parts
R be seriously or fatally injured by extreme
heat or cold
R injure themselves or have an accident with
vehicle equipment that may still be in
operation even after the SmartKey has
been removed from the ignition, such as the
seat adjustment, steering wheel
adjustment or memory function.
If children open a door, they could cause
severe or even fatal injury to other persons; if
they get out of the vehicle, they could injure
themselves when doing so or be seriously or
even fatally injured by any passing traffic.
Do not expose the child restraint system to
direct sunlight. The child restraint system's
metal parts, for example, could become very
hot, and a child could be burned on these
parts. Cargo compartment
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X
To close: press closing button 0002on the
tailgate.
or
X Press and hold the 0004button on the
SmartKey until the tailgate closes.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO :you can
simultaneously close and lock the tailgate.
X Press locking button 0003on the tailgate.
If a KEYLESS-GO key is detected outside
the vehicle, the tailgate closes and locks.
All the doors must be shut and the
SmartKey located in the vicinity of the
tailgate.
i The tailgate cannot be opened and closed
with the SmartKey if there is a SmartKey in
the ignition.
If the tailgate touches an object while
closing, the closing procedure is
interrupted and the tailgate reopens.
i If a KEYLESS-GO key is detected in the
cargo compartment, the tailgate will not
lock. Opening/closing automatically from
inside
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Parts of the body could become trapped
during automatic closing of the tailgate.
Moreover, people, e.g. children, may be
standing in the closing area or may enter the
closing area during the closing process. There
is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody is in the vicinity of the
closing area during the closing process.
Use one of the following options to stop the
closing process:
R press the 0004button on the SmartKey.
R press the remote operating switch on the
driver's door. R
press the closing or locking button on the
tailgate.
R pull the handle on the tailgate. G
WARNING
Combustion engines emit poisonous exhaust
gases such as carbon monoxide. If the tailgate
is open when the engine is running,
particularly if the vehicle is moving, exhaust
fumes could enter the passenger
compartment. There is a risk of poisoning.
Turn off the engine before opening the
tailgate. Never drive with the tailgate open.
! The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
i Tailgate opening dimensions
(Y page 446).
i The tailgate is equipped with an
automatic reversing feature. If an object
blocks or restricts the tailgate during the
closing process, the tailgate opens again
automatically.
Opening and closing You can open and close the tailgate from the
driver's seat when the vehicle is stationary
and unlocked.90
Cargo compartmentOpening and closing

X
To open: pull remote operating switch 0002
for the tailgate until the tailgate opens.
X To close: turn the SmartKey to position 1
or 2in the ignition lock.
X Press remote operating switch for
tailgate 0002until the tailgate is closed. Limiting the opening angle of the
tailgate
Important safety notes !
Make sure there is sufficient clearance to
open the tailgate fully when setting the
opening angle .The tailgate could otherwise
be damaged. Ideally, set the opening angle
outside.
Activating You can limit the opening angle of the
tailgate. This is possible in the top half of its
opening range, up to approximately 4in
(10 cm) before the stop.
This could be useful, for example, if there is
insufficien tspace above the tailgate.
X To open the tailgate: pull the handle on
the tailgate.
X To stop the opening procedure at the
desired position: press the closing button
(Y page 89) in the tailgate or pull the handle
on the outside of the tailgate again.
X To store the position: press and hold the
closing button in the tailgate until you hear
a short tone.
The opening angle limiter is activated. The
tailgate will now stop in the stored position
when opening.
Deactivating X
Press and hold the closing button
(Y page 89) in the tailgate until you hear
two short tones. Tailgate emergency release
Important safety notes !
The tailgate swings upwards and to the
rear when opened. Therefore, make sure
that there is sufficient clearance above and
behind the tailgate.
i Tailgate opening dimensions
(Y page 446).
If the tailgate can no longer be opened from
outside the vehicle, use the emergency
release on the inside of the tailgate.
Opening X
Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (Y page 80).
X Insert mechanical key 0003into the opening
in paneling 0002.
X Turn mechanical key 000390° clockwise.
X Push mechanical key 0003in the direction of
the arrow and open the tailgate. Side windows
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
could become trapped between the side
window and the door frame as the side
window moves. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that nobody touches the side
window during the opening procedure. If Side windows
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somebody becomes trapped, release the
switch or pull the switch to close the side
window again.
G
WARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts
in the closing area could become trapped.
There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the
switch or press the switch to open the side
window again. G
WARNING
If children operate the side windows they
could become trapped, particularly if they are
left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury.
Activate the override feature for the rear side
windows. When leaving the vehicle, always
take the SmartKey with you and lock the
vehicle. Never leave children unsupervised in
the vehicle.
The side windows are equipped with an
automatic reversing feature. If an object
blocks or restricts a side window during the
closing process, the side window opens again
automatically. G
WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small
fingers
R over the last 4mmofthe closing movement
R during resetting
R when closing the side window again
manually immediately after automatic
reversing
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these
situations. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. If
someone becomes trapped, press the switch
to open the side window again. Opening and closing the side
windows
The switches for all side windows are located
on the driver's door. There is also a switch on
each door for the corresponding side window.
The switches on the driver's door take
precedence. 0002
Front left
0003 Front right
0021 Rear right
0020 Rear left
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X To open: press the corresponding switch.
X To close: pull the corresponding switch.
i If you press the switch beyond the point
of resistance, an automatic opening/
closing process is started in the
corresponding direction. You can stop
automatic operation by operating the
switch again.
i You can continue to operate the side
windows after you switch off the engine or
remove the SmartKey. This function is
available for up to five minutes or until the
driver's or front-passenger door is opened.
i The side windows cannot be operated
from the rear when the override feature for
the side windows is activated (Y page 65).92
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Opening and closing the hinged side
windows
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you close the hinged side windows. If there
is a risk of somebody becoming trapped,
release the switch or push the switch again to
reopen the side window.
Opening/closing The hinged side windows are operated
electrically from the from the driver's seat.
X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
1 or 2in the ignition lock.
X To open fully: press switch0002and release.
X To close fully: pull switch0002and release.
X To stop the closing procedure: press
switch 0002again.
Both hinged side windows open fully.
i If the hinged side windows are blocked
when closing, the closing procedure is
interrupted and the hinged side windows
open again fully. Convenience opening
General notes You can ventilate the vehicle before you start
driving. To do this, the SmartKey is used to
carry out the following functions
simultaneously:
R
unlock the vehicle
R open the side windows
R open the hinged side windows
R open the sliding sunroof or the panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel and the
roller sunblinds
R switch on the seat ventilation for the
driver's seat
i The convenience opening feature can
only be operated using the SmartKey. The
SmartKey must be close to the driver's
door handle.
Convenience opening X
Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's
door handle.
X Press and hold the 000Dbutton until the
side windows and the sliding sunroof or the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel are in the desired position.
If the roller sunblinds of the panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel are closed, the
roller sunblinds are opened first.
X Press and hold the 000Dbutton again until
the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel is in the desired position.
X To interrupt convenience opening:
release the 000Dbutton. Convenience closing feature
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When the convenience closing feature is
operating, parts of the body could become
trapped in the closing area of the side window Side windows
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X
To interrupt convenience closing:
release recessed sensor surface 0002on the
door handle. Resetting the side windows
If a side window can no longe rbe closed fully,
you must reset it.
X Close all the doors.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X Pull the corresponding switch on the door
control panel until the side window is
completely closed. (Y page 92)
X Hold the switch for an additional second.
If the side window opens again slightly:
X Immediately pull the corresponding switch
on the door control panel until the side
window is completely closed (Y page 92).
X Hold the switch for an additional second.
X If the corresponding side window remains
closed after the button has been released,
the side window has been reset correctly.
If this is not the case, repeat the steps
above again. Side windows
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the closing process, the sliding sunroo
fopens
again automatically. G
WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small
fingers
R over the last 4mmofthe closing movement
R during resetting
R when closing the sliding sunroof again
manually immediately after automatic
reversing
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these
situations. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R release the switch immediately, or
R during automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The closing process is stopped.
! Only open the sliding sunroof if it is free
of snow and ice. Otherwise, malfunctions
may occur.
Do not allow anything to protrude from the
sliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals could
be damaged.
i Resonance noises can occur in addition
to the usual airflow noises when the sliding
sunroof is open. They are caused by minor
pressure fluctuations in the vehicle interior.
Change the position of the sliding sunroof
or open a side window. The noise will be
reduced or eliminated. Operating the sliding sunroof
Opening and closing Overhead control panel
0002
To raise
0003 To open
0021 To close/lower
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X Press or pull the 0002switch in the
corresponding direction.
i If you press the 0002switch beyond the
point of resistance, an automatic opening/
closing process is started in the
corresponding direction. You can stop
automatic operation by operating the
switch again.
When opening and raising the roof,
automatic operation is only available if the
sliding sunroof is in the closed position.
The sun protection cover automatically opens
along with the sliding sunroof. You can open
or close the sun protection cover manually
when the sliding sunroof is raised or closed.
i You can continue to operate the sliding
sunroof after switching off the engine or
removing the SmartKey from the ignition
lock. This function is available for up to five
minutes or until the driver's or front-
passenger door is opened. Sliding sunroof
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Resetting
!
If the sliding sunroof still canno tbe
opened or closed fully after resetting,
contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Reset the sliding sunroof if it does not move
smoothly.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X Raise the sliding sunroof fully at the rear
(Y page 97).
X Keep the 0002switch pressed for another
second.
X Make sure that the sliding sunroof can be
fully opened and closed again (Y page 97).
X If this is not the case, repeat the steps
above again. Operating the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel
Overhead control panel
0002
To raise
0003 To open
0021 To close/lower
The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel can only be operated when the roller
sunblind is open (Y page 99).
X To open and close: turn the SmartKey to
position 1or 2in the ignition lock.
X Press or pull the 0002switch in the
corresponding direction.
i If you press the 0002switch beyond the
point of resistance, an automatic opening/ closing process is started in the
corresponding direction
.You can stop
automatic operation by operating the
switch again.
The automatic raising feature is available
only when the sliding sunroof is closed. Operating the roller sunblinds for the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When opening or closing the roller sunblind,
parts of the body could be trapped between
the roller sunblind and the frame or sliding
sunroof. There is a risk of injury.
When opening or closing make sure that no
parts of the body are in the sweep of the roller
sunblind.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R release the switch immediately, or
R during automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The opening or closing procedure will be
stopped.
The roller sunblinds shield the vehicle interior
from sunlight. The two roller sunblinds can
only be opened and closed together when the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
is closed. 98
Sliding sunroofOpening and closing

Opening and closing the roller
sunblinds
Overhead control panel
0002
To open
0003 To open
0021 To close
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X Press or pull the 0002switch in the
corresponding direction.
i If you press the 0002switch beyond the
point of resistance, an automatic opening/
closing process is started in the
corresponding direction. You can stop
automatic operation by operating the
switch again.
Resetting the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel and the roller
sunblinds !
If the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel and the roller sunblind cannot
be fully opened or closed after resetting,
contact a qualified specialist workshop. Overhead control panel
0002
To open
0003 To open
0021 To close
Reset the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel and the roller sunblinds if the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
or the roller sunblinds do not move smoothly.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X Pull the 0002switch repeatedly to the point
of resistance in the direction of arrow 0021
until the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel is fully closed.
X Keep the 0002switch pulled for an
additional second.
X Pull the 0002switch repeatedly to the point
of resistance in the direction of arrow 0021
until the roller sunblinds are fully closed.
X Keep the 0002switch pulled for an
additional second.
X Make sure that the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel (Y page 98) and the
roller sunblinds (Y page 99) can be fully
opened again.
X If this is not the case, repeat the steps
above again. Sliding sunroof
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The system automatically switches down
from level
3to level 2after approximately
eight minutes.
The system automatically switches down
from level 2to level 1after approximately ten
minutes.
The system automatically switches off
approximately 35 minutes after it is set to
level 1.
X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position
1 or 2in the ignition lock.
X To switch on: press button0002repeatedly
until the desired heating level is set.
X To switch off: press button0002repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
i If the battery voltage is too low, the seat
heating may switch off. Seats
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