Checking The Battery - Mercedes-Benz G-Class Owner's Manual

batteries to a qualified spe-
cialist workshop or to a col-
lection point for used batter-
ies.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the batteries replaced at a qualified specialist
workshop.

Checking the battery

X
Press the & or % button.
The battery is working properly if battery
check lamp : lights up briefly.
If battery check lamp : does not light up
during the test, the battery is discharged.
X
Change the battery (
i You can get a battery in any qualified spe-
cialist workshop.
i Have the batteries replaced at a qualified
specialist workshop.
If the key battery is checked within the
i
signal reception range of the vehicle, press-
ing the & or % button:
locks or
R
unlocks the vehicle
R
Replacing the battery
You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery.
X
Take the emergency key element out of the
key ( Y page 70).
Y page 71).
Battery compartment cover
:
Emergency key element
;
X
Press emergency key element ; into the
opening in the key in the direction of the
arrow until battery tray cover : opens. Do
not hold the cover closed while doing so.
X
Remove battery tray cover :.
Battery
=
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 from lint, grease and all other forms of
contamination.
X
Insert the front tabs of battery tray
cover : and then press to close it.
X
Insert the emergency key element into the
key.
X
Check the function of all key buttons on the
vehicle.
Key
71
Z