Mercedes-Benz 2008 C-Class Operator's Manual page 408

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I
Key Not
Detected
I
Key
Not Detected
Possible cause/consequence
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (Canada
only) is not recognized while the engine is
running because the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only) is not in the
vehicle.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (Canada
only) is not recognized while the engine is
running because there is strong radio-fre-
quency interference.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* (Canada
only) is momentarily not recognized.
Possible solution
Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon
as it is safe to do.
Search for the SmartKey.
Otherwise the vehicle cannot be centrally
locked nor can the engine be started again
after the engine is stopped.
Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon
as it is safe to do.
Remove KEYLESS-GO* button (Canada only)
from the starter switch ( page 83).
Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the
starter switch.
Change the position of the SmartKey in the
vehicle.
If necessary, operate vehicle using SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO* (Canada only) in starter
switch under KEYLESS-GO* button (Canada
only) ( page 83).
Practical hints
What to do if ...?
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