Changing the battery
You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery.
- Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey ().

- Press mechanical key 2 into the opening in the SmartKey in the direction of the arrow until battery tray cover 1 opens. When doing so, do not hold cover 1 shut.
- Remove battery tray cover 1.

- Repeatedly tap the SmartKey against your palm until battery 3 falls out.
- Insert the new battery with the positive terminal facing upwards. Use a lint-free cloth to do so.
- Make sure that the surface of the battery is free from lint, grease and all other forms of contamination.
- Insert the front tabs of battery tray cover 1 and then press to close it.
- Insert the mechanical key into the SmartKey.
- Check the function of all SmartKey buttons on the vehicle.
See also:
Service messages
Information on the type of service and service
intervals (see separate Service Booklet).
You can obtain further information from an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or at
http://www.mbusa.com (U ...
Problems with the SmartKey
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
Solutions
You cannot lock or unlock the vehicle using
the SmartKey.
The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged.
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DISTRONIC displays in thespeedometer
When DISTRONIC is activated, one or
two segments in the set speed range light up.
For design reasons, the speed displayed
in the speedometer may differ slightly from
the speed set for DISTRON ...
