Mercedes-Benz 1998 SL 500 Operator's Manual page 133

Testing Remote Control
Checking Batteries:
If the transmit button
pressed longer than 1 second, the
battery check lamp in the transmitter
eye (1) briefly illuminates -indicating
that the batteries are in order.
Change batteries if the indicator lamp
does not come on.
Changing Batteries:
Unfold key from holder by pressing
key release button (2). Pull off battery
cover (3).
Change batteries, inserting new ones
under contact spring (5) with plus (+)
side facing up.
or is Press battery cover onto housing until
locked in place.
Important!
Batteries contain materials that can
harm the environment if disposed of
improperly. Recycling of batteries is
the preferred method of disposal. For
disposal, please follow manufacturer's
recommendation on battery package.
Replacement battery:
Lithium, type CR 2025 or equivalent.
Synchronizing System:
The system may have to be re-
synchronized, if the transmitter is
without voltage for several minutes.
To synchronize system, aim trans-
mitter eye (1) at vehicle and briefly
press transmit button
twice. Within approx. 30 seconds,
insert key in steering lock and turn it
to position 2.
The remote control should once again
be operational.
or
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