2006 MERCEDES-BENZ G55AMG battery replacement

333 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 autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck 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.
Warning!G
Keep the batteries out of reach of children.
If a battery is swallowed, seek medical help
immediately.
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When inserting the batteries, make
sure they are clean and free of lint.
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When replacing batteries, always re-
place both batteries.
The required replacement batteries are
available at any Mercedes-Benz Light
Truck Center.

334 Practical hints
Replacing SmartKey batteries
SmartKey
Replacement batteries: Lithium, type
CR 2025 or equivalent.
Remove mechanical key (page 327).
1Mechanical key
2Slide
3Battery compartment
Insert mechanical key1 in direction
of arrow in side opening.
Using mechanical key1, push gray
slide2 to unlatch battery
compartment3.
Pull battery compartment3 out of the
housing in direction of arrow.
Remove the discharged batteries in di-
rection of arrow.
4Battery
5Contact spring
Using a lint-free cloth, insert new
batteries4 under contact spring5
with the positive terminal (+) facing up.
Return battery compartment2 into
the housing until it locks into place.
Slide mechanical key1 back into the
SmartKey.
Check the operation of the SmartKey.

362 Practical hints
Fuses
The fuse box is located on the left side of
the cockpit in the passenger compart-
ment. It contains:

Fuse chart

Spare fuses

Special spare extractor
Additional fuses are located in:

Battery box

Front passenger footwell under the
cockpit

Middle tunnel
Fuse box in passenger compartment
Opening
1Cover
Open the driver’s door.
Remove cover1 in direction of ar-
rows.
Fuse box in battery box
The battery box is located under the cover
in the rear footwell.
Replacement of fuses can only be per-
formed by a Mercedes-Benz Light Truck
Center.i
Only install fuses that have been tested
and approved by Mercedes-Benz and
that have the specified amperage rat-
ing.
Never attempt to repair or bridge a
blown fuse. Have the cause determined
and remedied by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
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Do not use sharp objects such as a
screw driver to open fuse box cover1
in the dashboard, as this could damage
it.