2009 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 64

463_AKB; 2; 52, en-US d2ureepe, 2008-12-02T10:52:11+01:00 - Seite 62 Version: 2.11.7.1 62 X Seats Insert the mechanical key in the lock cylinder. X Turn the mechanical key clockwise to position 2 and remove the mechanical key in that position to lock the tailgate. The tailgate remains locked even when the vehicle is centrally unlocked. You can only cancel the separate tailgate locking mode by means of the mechanical key. X Unlocking: Remove the mechanical key from the SmartKey (Y page 221). X Insert the mechanical key in the lock cylinder. X Turn the mechanical key counterclockwise to neutral position 1 and remove the mechanical key in that position to unlock the tailgate. You can now open the tailgate. When you switch on the ignition, all lamps (except low-beam headlamp indicator lamp, high-beam headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instrument cluster come on. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, refer to "Lamps in instrument cluster" (Y page 213). If the SmartKey is left in starter switch position 0 for an extended period of time, it can no longer be turned in the starter switch. In this case, the steering is locked. To unlock, remove SmartKey from the starter switch and reinsert. The steering is locked when the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch. Controls in detail ! If the SmartKey cannot be turned in the starter switch, the vehicle battery may not be sufficiently charged. RCheck the vehicle battery and charge it if necessary. RGet Starter switch positions SmartKey G Observe Safety notes, see page 44. a jump start. Always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch when the engine is not in operation. This will help to prevent accelerated vehicle battery discharge or a completely discharged vehicle battery. Seats Safety notes Starter switch g For removing SmartKey (gear selector G Warning! lever must be in park position P) 1 Power supply for some electrical consumers, e.g. radio 2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical consumers) and driving position 3 Starting position In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle control, all seat, head restraint, steering wheel, and rear view mirror adjustments, as well as fastening of seat belts, must be done before the vehicle is put into motion.