Smartkey battery, Replace it if necessary, Opening/closing – Mercedes-Benz R-Class 2012 Owners Manual User Manual
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Removing the mechanical key
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
It is advisable to have batteries replaced at a
qualified specialist workshop, e.g. at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
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.
Checking the battery
X
Press the & or % button.
The SmartKey battery is working properly if
battery check lamp : lights up briefly.
If battery check lamp : does not light up
briefly during the test, the SmartKey battery
is discharged.
X
i
The battery can be obtained from any
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
i
If the SmartKey battery is checked within
the signal reception range of the vehicle,
pressing the & or % button locks or
unlocks the vehicle.
Changing the battery
You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery.
X
Take the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey (
X
Press mechanical key ; into the opening
in the SmartKey in the direction of the
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SmartKey
Opening/closing