Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Owner's Manual page 169

Displays and operation
166
Key
Display messages
+
Change key batter‐
ies
+
Key not detected
(red display message)
+
Key not detected
(white display mes-
sage)
+
Replace key
+
Key does not
belong to vehicle
+
Close doors to
lock vehicle
+
Insert key
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
The key batteries are discharged.
Change the batteries (
X
The key is not in the vehicle. A warning tone also sounds.
When you switch off the engine, you will be unable to restart it.
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
X
attention to road and traffic conditions.
Locate the key.
X
The key is not detected while driving because a powerful radio
transmitter is causing interference. A warning tone also sounds.
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
X
attention to road and traffic conditions.
Insert the key into the ignition lock and turn it to the desired
X
position ( page 103).
Y
You are in the vehicle and the key currently cannot be detected
by the vehicle.
Change the location of the key in the vehicle.
X
If the key still cannot be detected:
Insert the key into the ignition lock and turn it to the desired
X
position ( page 103).
Y
The key needs to be replaced.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
You have put the wrong key in the ignition lock.
Use the correct key.
X
At least one door is open. A warning tone also sounds.
Close all doors and lock the vehicle again.
X
The KEYLESS-GO start function is temporarily malfunctioning or
is defective. A warning tone also sounds.
Insert the key into the ignition lock and turn it to the desired
X
position ( page 103).
Y
page 56).
Y