Mercedes-Benz 2009 S-Class Operator's Manual page 535

Display messages
Key Not
Detected
Key Being
Initialized...
Please Wait
Remove 'Start'
Button
and Insert Key
Obtain
a New Key
Key Does Not
Belong to Vehicle
Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display
Possible cause/consequence
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is
momentarily not detected.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is being
initialized in the vehicle.
The KEYLESS-GO system is
malfunctioning.
The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO must be
replaced.
The SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-
GO in the starter switch does not belong
to the vehicle.
Possible solution
X
Change the position of the SmartKey in the
vehicle.
X
If necessary, remove KEYLESS-GO button from
the starter switch ( Y page 308).
X
Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the
starter switch.
X
Wait until the message disappears from the
multifunction display.
X
Remove KEYLESS-GO button from the starter
switch ( Y page 308).
X
Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the
starter switch.
X
Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
as soon as possible.
X
Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch.
Practical hints
Z
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