Mercedes-Benz 2011 GL-Class Automobile User Manual


 
Using KEYLESS-GO
X
Press the Start/Stop button (Y page 147).
When the driver's door is closed, the Start/
Stop button is in position 1. When the
driver's door is opened, the Start/Stop
button moves to position 0. This
corresponds to removing the SmartKey.
X
Apply the parking brake firmly.
i
If you turn off the engine with the Start/
Stop button and open a front door, the
automatic transmission switches to P
automatically.
i
The engine can be turned off while the
vehicle is in motion by pressing and holding
the Start/Stop button for three seconds.
If you have started the engine with the Start/
Stop button and it cannot be switched off as
described:
X
remove the Start/Stop button from the
ignition lock.
X
insert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
The engine stops. The ignition lock is in
position 0.
Parking brake
G
Warning
Engaging the parking brake while the vehicle
is in motion can cause the rear wheels to lock
up. You could lose control of the vehicle and
cause an accident. In addition, the vehicle's
brake lights do not light up when the parking
brake is engaged.
G
Warning!
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with
you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Children could
release the parking brake and/or shift the
automatic transmission out of park position
P, either of which could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.
X
To apply: depress parking brake ; firmly.
When the engine is running, the $ (USA
only) or J (Canada only) indicator lamp
lights up in the instrument cluster.
X
To release: depress the brake pedal and
keep it depressed.
X
Pull release handle :.
When the ignition is switched on or the
engine is running, the $ (USA only) or
J (Canada only) indicator lamp goes out
in the instrument cluster.
Parking up the vehicle
If you leave the vehicle parked up for longer
than four weeks, the battery may be damaged
by exhaustive discharge.
X
Disconnect the battery or connect it to a
trickle charger.
i
You can obtain information about trickle
chargers from a qualified specialist
workshop, e.g. an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center.
If you leave the vehicle parked up for longer
than six weeks, the vehicle may suffer
damage as a result of lack of use.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop and
seek advice.
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Parking
Driving and parking
BA 164.8 USA, CA Edition B 2011; 1; 2, en-US
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