429 Practical hints
Replacing SmartKey batteries
Replacing SmartKey batteries
If the batteries in the SmartKey are dis-
charged, the vehicle can no longer be
locked or unlocked. It is recommended to
have the batteries replaced at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Batteries contain materials that can harm
the environment if disposed of improperly.
Recycling of batteries is the preferred
method of disposal. Many states require
sellers of batteries to accept old batteries
for recycling.
SmartKey
Replacement batteries: Lithium, type
CR 2025 or equivalent.
Remove the mechanical key1
(page 424).
1Mechanical key
2Slide
3Battery compartment
Insert the mechanical key1 in direc-
tion of arrow in side opening.
Using mechanical key1, push gray
slide 2 to unlatch battery compart-
ment 3.
Warning!
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Keep the batteries out of reach of children.
If a battery is swallowed, seek medical help
immediately.
iWhen inserting the batteries, make
sure they are clean and free of lint.iWhen replacing batteries, always re-
place both batteries.
The required replacement batteries are
available at any Mercedes-Benz Cen-
ter.
430 Practical hintsReplacing SmartKey batteries
Pull battery compartment3
(page 429) out of the housing in di-
rection of arrow.
Remove the batteries4 in direction of
arrow.
4Battery
5Contact spring
Using a lint-free cloth, insert new
batteries4 under the contact spring
5 with the positive terminal (+) side
facing up.
Return battery compartment3
(page 429) into housing until it locks
into place.
Slide mechanical key1 (
page 429)
back into the SmartKey.
Check the operation of the SmartKey.
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Replacement batteries: Lithium, type
CR 2025 or equivalent.
Remove the mechanical key
(page 424).
Insert the mechanical key1
(page 429) in side opening and push
grey slide2 (
page 429).
Battery compartment3 (
page 429)
is unlatched.
Pull battery compartment3
(page 429) out of the housing in di-
rection of arrow.1Battery
2Tilt battery up
3Mechanical key
Using mechanical key3 apply pres-
sure to position2.
Battery1 tilts up slightly.
Pull out batteries1 in direction of ar-
row.
Using a lint-free cloth, insert new bat-
teries with the positive terminal (+) side
facing up.
Return battery compartment3
(page 429) into housing until it locks
into place.
