Mercedes-Benz GLS 2023, Operator'S Manual

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Starting the vehicle with the key in the stowage
compartment (emergency operation mode)
If the vehicle does not start and the Place the
Key in the Marked Space See Operator's Manual
message appears in the instrument display, you
can start the vehicle in emergency operation
mode.
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Make sure that marked space 2 is empty.
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Remove key
1
from the key ring.
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Place key 1 in marked space 2 next to
symbol 3 .
The vehicle will start after a short time.
If you remove key
1 from marked space 2 ,
the vehicle can still be driven. For further
engine starts however, key 1 must be loca-
ted in marked space 2 next to symbol 3
during the entire journey.
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Have key 1 checked at a qualified specialist
workshop.
If the vehicle does not start:
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Place key 1 in marked space 2 and leave it
there.
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Depress the brake pedal and start the vehicle
using the start/stop button.
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You can switch on the power supply or the
vehicle with the start/stop button.
Observe any information regarding display mes-
sages that can be displayed on the instrument
display.
Starting the vehicle via Remote Online Services
Cooling or heating the vehicle interior before
starting the journey
Ensure the following before starting the engine:
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The legal stipulations in the area where your
vehicle is parked allow engine starting via
smartphone.
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It is safe to start and run the engine where
your vehicle is parked.
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The fuel tank is sufficiently full.
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The starter battery is sufficiently charged.
Charging the starter battery before starting the
journey
You can receive a message on your smartphone
when the state of charge of the starter battery is
low. You can then start the vehicle with the smart-
phone to charge the battery. The vehicle is auto-
matically switched off after ten minutes.
Ensure the following before starting the engine:
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The legal stipulations in the area where your
vehicle is parked allow engine starting via
smartphone.
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