Replacing; Important Safety Notes; Changing The Battery; Checking The Battery - Mercedes-Benz SLK Operator's Manual

or
Lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS-
X
GO. The SmartKey must be outside the
vehicle.
If you unlock the vehicle using the mechanical
key, the fuel filler flap will not be unlocked
automatically.
To unlock the fuel filler flap: insert the
X
SmartKey into the ignition lock.
Removing the mechanical key
Push release catch : in the direction of
X
the arrow and at the same time, remove
mechanical key ; from the SmartKey.
SmartKey battery

Important safety notes

G
WARNING
Batteries contain toxic and caustic
substances. For this reason, keep batteries
out of the reach of children.
If a battery has been swallowed, seek medical
help immediately.
G WARNING
The SmartKey batteries contain perchlorate
material, which may require special handling
and regard for the environment. Observe
government disposal guidelines. California
residents, see www.dtsc.ca.gov/
HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/
index.cfm.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the batteries replaced at a qualified specialist
workshop.

Checking the battery

Press the & or % button.
X
The battery is working properly if battery
check lamp : lights up briefly.
The battery is discharged if battery check
lamp : does not light up briefly.

Changing the battery (

X
i
If the SmartKey battery is checked within
the signal reception range of the vehicle,
pressing the & or % button:
locks or
R
unlocks the vehicle
R
i
You can get a battery in any qualified
specialist workshop.
Replacing the battery
You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery.
Take the mechanical key out of the
X
SmartKey ( page 72).
Y
SmartKey
page 73)
Y
Z
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