Replacing Smartkey Batteries - Mercedes-Benz 2008 C-Class Operator's Manual

Practical hints

Replacing SmartKey batteries

If the batteries in the SmartKey/SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO* are discharged, the ve-
hicle can no longer be locked or unlocked.
It is recommended to have the batteries re-
placed at an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Warning!
Batteries contain poisonous and corrosive
substances. Therefore keep the batteries
out of reach of children.
If a battery is swallowed, seek medical help
immediately.
Warning!
SmartKey batteries contain Perchlorate
material, which may require special handling
and regard for the environment. Check with
your local government's disposal guidelines.
California residents, see
http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste
/Perchlorate/index.cfm.
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Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.
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When replacing batteries, make sure they
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are clean and free of lint.
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When replacing batteries, always replace
both batteries. The required replacement batter-
ies are available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Replacement batteries: Lithium, type
CR 2025 or equivalent.
Remove the mechanical key from the
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SmartKey ( page 424).
1 Mechanical key
2 Battery compartment
Insert mechanical key 1 into opening.
Press mechanical key 1 in direction of
arrow.
The battery compartment is unlatched.
Pull battery compartment 2 out of the
housing.