Get Opening and closing -> Key Guide for Mercedes GLE SUV First Generation (2016-2019)

Key

Do not attach any heavy or large objects to the

key. Remove any bulky keyrings before insert-

Important safety notes

ing the key into the ignition lock.

United Kingdom only:

! Keep the key away from strong magnetic

G WARNING

fields. Otherwise, the remote control function

could be affected.

When the double locks are activated, the

Strong magnetic fields can occur in the vicin-

doors can no longer be opened from the

ity of powerful electrical installations.

inside. People in the vehicle can no longer get

out, e.g. in hazardous situations. There is a

Do not keep the key:

risk of injury.

R with electronic devices, e.g. a mobile phone

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or another key

Therefore, do not leave any people unsuper-

vised in the vehicle, particularly children, eld-

R with metallic objects, e.g. coins or metal film

erly people or people in need of special assis-

R inside metallic objects, e.g. a metal case

tance. Do not activate the double lock when

This can affect the key's functionality.

people are in the vehicle.

Do not keep the KEYLESS-GO or KEYLESS-GO

Start function key in the temperature-controlled

All countries:

cup holder. Otherwise, the KEYLESS-GO or KEY-

LESS-GO Start function key will not be detected.

G WARNING

Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO start function: do

If children are left unsupervised in the vehicle,

not keep the key in the luggage compartment.

they can:

Otherwise, the key may not be detected, e.g.

when starting the engine using the Start/Stop

R open doors and endanger other persons or

button.

road users

Only for the United Kingdom: if the vehicle

R climb out and be injured by the traffic

has been locked with the key from the outside,

the double lock function is activated as stand-

R operate vehicle equipment and, for exam-

ard. It is then not possible to open the doors

ple, trap themselves.

from inside the vehicle.

Children could also set the vehicle in motion,

for example by:

Key functions

R releasing the parking brake

R shifting the automatic transmission out of

park position P

R starting the engine.

There is a risk of an accident and injury.

When leaving the vehicle, always take the key

with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave

children unattended in the vehicle. Always

keep the key out of reach of children.

G WARNING

If you attach heavy or large objects to the key,

: & Locks the vehicle

the key could be unintentionally turned in the

; F Opens/closes the tailgate

ignition lock. This could cause the engine to

= % Unlocks the vehicle

be switched off. There is a risk of an accident.

X To unlock centrally: press the % button.

Key

If you do not open the vehicle within approx-

for instance, and lock it using the & button

imately 40 seconds of unlocking:

on the key.

The driver's door and the door at which the han-

R the vehicle locks again

dle is used must both be closed. The key must be

R protection against theft is reactivated

outside the vehicle. When locking or unlocking

X To lock centrally: press the & button.

with KEYLESS-GO, the distance between the key

and the corresponding door handle must not be

The key centrally locks and unlocks the follow-

greater than 1 m.

ing components:

KEYLESS-GO checks whether a valid key is in

R the doors

the vehicle by periodically establishing a radio

R the tailgate

connection between the vehicle and the key.

R the fuel filler flap

This happens:

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During unlocking, the indicators flash once. Dur-

R during engine start

ing locking, they flash three times.

R during driving

You can also set an audible signal to confirm

R when the external door handles are touched

that the vehicle has been locked. The audible

R during convenience closing

signal can be activated or deactivated using the

on-board computer ( Y page 253).

Only when all the components have been locked

is the visual or audible locking confirmation

issued.

If activated in the multimedia system, the loca-

tor lighting also lights up in the dark (see the

Digital Owner's Manual).

X To open the tailgate automatically from

outside the vehicle: press and hold the F

button until the tailgate opens.

Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:

X To close the tailgate automatically from

To unlock the vehicle: touch the inner sur-

outside the vehicle: if the key is located in

face of the door handle.

the immediate vicinity of the vehicle, press

X To lock the vehicle: touch sensor surface :

the F button on the key.

or ;.

When the tailgate closes, you can then

Make sure that you do not touch the inner

release the button.

surface of the door handle.

X Convenience closing feature: touch

recessed sensor surface ; for an extended

KEYLESS-GO

period.

Further information on the convenience closing

General notes

feature ( Y page 97).

Bear in mind that the engine can be started by

If you pull on the handle of the tailgate, only the

any of the vehicle occupants if there is a KEY-

luggage compartment of the vehicle is

LESS-GO key in the vehicle ( Y page 146).

unlocked.

Locking and unlocking centrally

Deactivating and activating

You can start, lock or unlock the vehicle using

If you do not intend to use a key for an extended

KEYLESS-GO. To do this, you need to carry the

period of time, you can deactivate the KEYLESS-

key with you. You can combine the KEYLESS-GO

GO function of the key. The key will then use very

functions with the functions of a conventional

little power, thereby conserving battery power.

key. Unlock the vehicle by using KEYLESS-GO,

For the purposes of activation or deactivation,

the vehicle does not have to be nearby.

Key

X To deactivate: press the & button on the

The KEYLESS-GO function is changed as fol-

key twice in rapid succession.

lows:

The battery check lamp of the key flashes

X To unlock the driver's door: touch the inner

twice briefly and lights up once, then KEY-

surface of the door handle on the driver's

LESS-GO is deactivated ( Y page 86).

door.

X To activate: press any button on the key.

X To unlock centrally: touch the inner surface

of the door handle on the front-passenger

X Insert the key into the ignition lock.

door or the rear door.

KEYLESS-GO and all its associated features

X To lock centrally: touch the outer sensor

are available again.

surface on one of the door handles

( Y page 84).

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X To restore the factory settings: press and

KEYLESS-GO start function

hold down the % and & buttons simul-

taneously for approximately six seconds until

General notes

the battery check lamp flashes twice

( Y page 86).

Bear in mind that the engine can be started by

any of the vehicle occupants if there is a key in

the vehicle ( Y page 146).

Emergency key element

General notes

Changing the settings of the locking

system

If the vehicle can no longer be locked or

unlocked with the key or with KEYLESS-GO, use

You can change the settings of the locking sys-

the emergency key element.

tem. This means that only the driver's door and

If you use the emergency key element to unlock

the fuel filler flap are unlocked when the vehicle

and open the driver's door, the anti-theft alarm

is unlocked. This is useful if you frequently travel

system will be triggered. Switch off the alarm

alone.

( Y page 80).

X To change the setting: press and hold down

If you unlock the vehicle using the emergency

the % and & buttons simultaneously

key element, the fuel filler flap will not be

for about six seconds until the battery indica-

unlocked automatically.

tor lamp flashes twice ( Y page 86).

If the setting of the locking system is changed

X To unlock the fuel filler flap: insert the key

within the signal range of the vehicle, pressing

into the ignition lock.

the & or % button:

R locks or

Removing the emergency key element

R unlocks the vehicle

The key now functions as follows:

X To unlock: press the % button once.

X To unlock centrally: press the % button

twice.

X To lock centrally: press the & button.

Key

Checking the battery

X Push release catch : in the direction of the

arrow and, at the same time, remove emer-

gency key element ; from the key.

Further information about:

R Unlocking the driver's door ( Y page 91)

R Unlocking the luggage compartment

( Y page 95)

R Locking the vehicle ( Y page 91)

Inserting the emergency key element

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X Push emergency key element ; completely

into the key until it engages and release

catch : is back in its basic position.

X Press the & or % button.

The battery is OK if battery check lamp :

lights up briefly.

The battery is discharged if battery check

Key battery

lamp : does not light up briefly.

Important safety notes

X Replace the battery ( Y page 86).

If the key battery is checked within the signal

G WARNING

reception range of the vehicle, pressing the

& or % button:

Batteries contain toxic and corrosive substan-

ces. If batteries are swallowed, it can result in

R locks or

severe health problems. There is a risk of fatal

R unlocks the vehicle

injury.

i You can obtain a battery from any qualified

Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If

specialist workshop.

a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention

immediately.

Replacing the battery

H Environmental note

You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery.

X Take the emergency key element out of the

Batteries contain pollutants.

key ( Y page 85).

It is illegal to dispose of them

with the household rubbish.

They must be collected sep-

arately and disposed of in an

environmentally responsible

recycling system.

Dispose of batteries in an

environmentally responsible

manner. Take discharged

batteries to a qualified spe-

cialist workshop or to a col-

lection point for used batter-

X Press emergency key element ; into the

ies.

opening in the key in the direction of the arrow

until battery compartment cover : opens.

Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have the

When doing so, do not hold battery compart-

batteries replaced at a qualified specialist work-

ment cover : shut.

shop.

X Remove battery compartment cover :.

Key

X Insert the front tabs of battery compartment

cover : into the housing and then press to

close it.

X Insert emergency key element ; into the key

( Y page 86).

X Check the function of all key buttons on the

vehicle.

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X Repeatedly tap the key against your palm until

battery = falls out.

X Insert the new battery with the positive ter-

minal facing upwards. Use a lint-free cloth to

do so.

X Make sure that the surface of the battery is

free of lint, grease and other contamination.

Problems with the key

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

You can no longer lock or The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged.

unlock the vehicle using X Check the key battery ( Y page 86) and replace it if necessary

the key.

( Y page 86).

If this does not work:

X Unlock ( Y page 91) or lock ( Y page 91) the vehicle using the

emergency key element.

There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.

X Unlock ( Y page 91) or lock ( Y page 91) the vehicle using the

emergency key element.

The key is faulty.

X Unlock ( Y page 91) or lock ( Y page 91) the vehicle using the

emergency key element.

X Have the key checked at a qualified specialist workshop.

You can no longer lock or KEYLESS-GO has been deactivated.

unlock the vehicle using X Reactivate KEYLESS-GO ( Y page 84).

KEYLESS-GO.

The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged.

X Check the key battery ( Y page 86) and replace it if necessary

( Y page 86).

If this does not work:

X Unlock ( Y page 91) or lock ( Y page 91) the vehicle using the

emergency key element.

Key

Problem

Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions

There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.

X Unlock ( Y page 91) or lock ( Y page 91) the vehicle using the

emergency key element.

There is a fault with KEYLESS-GO.

X Lock/unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the

key.

X Have the vehicle and key checked at a qualified specialist work-

shop.

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If the vehicle cannot be locked/unlocked even using the remote con-

trol function:

X Unlock ( Y page 91) or lock ( Y page 91) the vehicle using the

emergency key element.

X Have the vehicle and key checked at a qualified specialist work-

shop.

The engine cannot be

The on-board voltage is too low.

started using the key.

X Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior

lighting, and try to start the engine again.

If this does not work:

X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary ( Y page 358).

X Jump-start the vehicle ( Y page 359).

X Consult a qualified specialist workshop.

The engine cannot be

The vehicle is locked.

started using the Start/ X Unlock the vehicle and try to start the vehicle again.

Stop button. The key is in

the vehicle.

The key battery is discharged or nearly discharged.

X Check the key battery ( Y page 86) and replace it if necessary

( Y page 86).

If this does not work:

X Start your vehicle with the key in the ignition lock.

There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.

X Start your vehicle with the key in the ignition lock.

You have lost a key.

X Have the key deactivated at a qualified specialist workshop.

X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.

X If necessary, have the locks changed as well.

You have lost the emer-

X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.

gency key element.

X If necessary, have the locks changed as well.

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