Checking the battery

•► Press the  or

•► Press the button. or The battery is working properly if battery button.

The battery is working properly if battery check lamp 1 lights up briefly If battery check lamp 1 does not light up briefly during the test, the battery is discharged.

•► Changing the battery

You can obtain the battery at a qualified specialist workshop.

i If the SmartKey battery is checked within the signal reception range of the vehicle, pressing the button locks or or unlocks the vehicle. button locks or unlocks the vehicle.

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