Replacing Transmitter Battery - SMART fortwo coupe Operator's Manual

Replacing transmitter battery

Notes
The remote control's transmitter battery is
almost spent when the turn signals flash
rapidly nine times in a row when locking
the vehicle.
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If you do not replace the transmitter
battery, after about 100 more times you
will no longer be able to lock or unlock
the vehicle using the remote control.
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Replace the transmitter battery.
or
X
Have the transmitter battery replaced at
an smart center.
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Warning!
Batteries contain poisonous and corrosive
substances. Therefore keep the batteries
out of reach of children.
If a battery is swallowed, seek medical help
immediately.
Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states/provinces
require sellers of batteries to accept old
batteries for recycling.
Replacing battery
Replacement battery: CR 2016 button cell
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Replace the remote control's
transmitter battery every two years at
the latest. Otherwise there is a danger of
leakage. The remote control could be
damaged.
Replacing transmitter battery
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Insert a suitable object such as a coin
into the slot at the eyelet of the key
housing.
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Carefully turn the coin until key housing
top half : is unlatched.
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Open key housing top half : to the side.
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Remove transmitter battery ; from the
board.
!
Check the polarity when inserting the
new transmitter battery. You could
otherwise damage parts of the electrical
system. When inserting the batteries,
make sure they are clean and free of lint.
X
Insert the new transmitter battery.
X
Press both halves of the key housing
together again.
X
Check the operation of the remote
control.
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