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

X
Push release catch : in the direction of
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

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Press the & or % button.
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.
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Changing the battery (

If the SmartKey battery is checked within
i
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.
X
Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey ( Y page 70).
X
Press mechanical key ; into the opening
in the key in the direction of the arrow until
battery compartment cover : opens.
When doing so, do not hold battery
compartment cover : shut.
X
Remove battery compartment cover :.
SmartKey
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