Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2026 Owners Manual / Opening and closing / Doors / Problems with KEYLESS-GO, troubleshooting

Mercedes-Benz GLC : Doors / Problems with KEYLESS-GO, troubleshooting

You can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS-GO

Possible causes:

  • The SmartKey functions have been deactivated.
  • The SmartKey battery is weak or discharged.

 

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Problems with KEYLESS-GO, troubleshooting Activate the SmartKey functions.

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Problems with KEYLESS-GO, troubleshooting Check the battery using the indicator lamp.

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Problems with KEYLESS-GO, troubleshooting Replace the SmartKey battery, if necessary.

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Problems with KEYLESS-GO, troubleshooting Use the replacement SmartKey.

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Problems with KEYLESS-GO, troubleshooting Use the emergency key to lock or unlock.

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Problems with KEYLESS-GO, troubleshooting Have the vehicle and SmartKey checked at a qualified specialist workshop.

There is interference from a powerful radio signal source.

The KEYLESS-GO function is impaired by, for example:

  • High voltage power lines
  • Mobile phones
  • Electronic devices (notebooks, tablets)
  • Shielding due to metal objects or induction loops for electrical gate systems or automatic barriers

 

Mercedes-Benz GLC. Problems with KEYLESS-GO, troubleshooting Make sure that there is sufficient distance between the SmartKey and the potential source of interference.

    Locking/unlocking the vehicle with KEYLESS-GO

    Requirements: The SmartKey is outside the vehicle. The distance between the SmartKey and the vehicle does not exceed 3 ft (1 m). The driver's door and the door at which the door handle is used are closed...

    Activating/deactivating the automatic locking feature

    The vehicle is locked automatically when the ignition is switched on and the wheels are turning faster than walking pace. To activate: press and hold button for approximately five seconds until an acoustic signal sounds...

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    Mercedes-Benz GLC 2016-2026 Owners Manual: Information on the Mercedes-Benz emergency call system


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