Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2014 Owner's Manual page 353

Display messages
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Key
Display messages
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Key does not Key does not
belong to vehicle belong to vehicle
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Replace key Replace key
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Change key batter‐ Change key batter‐
ies ies
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Key not detected Key not detected
(white display mes-
sage)
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Key not detected Key not detected
(red display message)
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
You have put the wrong key in the ignition lock.
Use the correct key.
X
The key needs to be replaced.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
X
The key batteries are discharged.
Replace the batteries (
X
The key is currently undetected.
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.
The key is not in the vehicle.
A warning tone also sounds.
If the engine is switched off, you can no longer lock the vehicle
centrally or start the engine.
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying
X
attention to road and traffic conditions.
Secure the vehicle to prevent it from rolling away (
X
Locate the key.
X
Press a on the steering wheel to confirm the display mes-
X
sage.
page 94).
Y
page 207).
Y