Important Safety Notes - Mercedes-Benz SLK Operator's Manual

SmartKey battery

Important safety notes

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WARNING
Batteries contain toxic and corrosive
substances. If batteries are swallowed, it can
result in severe health problems. There is a
risk of fatal injury.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If
a battery is swallowed, seek medical attention
immediately.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you have
the batteries replaced at a qualified specialist
workshop.
The SmartKey batteries contain perchlorate
material, which may require special handling
and regard for the environment. National
guidelines must be observed during disposal.
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.
Change 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
page 73).
Y
I n f o r m a t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
i
You can get a battery at 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
Press mechanical key ; into the SmartKey
X
opening in the direction of the arrow until
battery compartment cover : opens. Do
not hold battery compartment cover :
closed while doing so.
Remove battery compartment cover :.
X
Repeatedly tap the SmartKey against your
X
palm until battery = falls out.
Insert the new battery with the positive
X
terminal facing upwards. Use a lint-free
cloth to do so.
Make sure that the surface of the battery is
X
free of lint, grease and other contaminants.
SmartKey
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