274 Practical hintsUnlocking/locking in an emergency
Remove mechanical key1
(page 272).
Insert the mechanical key in side open-
ing and push briefly gray slide.
Battery compartment2 is unlatched.
Pull battery compartment2 out of the
key housing in direction of arrow.
Remove the batteries.
3Battery
4Contact spring
Using a lint-free cloth, insert new bat-
teries under the contact spring with the
plus (+) side facing up.
Return battery compartment into hous-
ing until locked in place.
Slide mechanical key1 back into the
SmartKey.
Fuel filler flap
The emergency release is in the cargo area
behind the rear panel trim.
1Edge protection
2Rear panel trim
Open the tailgate.
Remove edge protection1 from the
door pillar.
Remove rear panel trim2.
iWhen inserting the batteries, make
sure that they are clean and free of lint.
