2017 MERCEDES-BENZ GLA SUV change key battery

Deactivating and activating
If you do not intend to use the vehicle for an
extended period of time, you can deactivate
KEYLESS-GO. The key will then use very little
power, thereby conserving battery power. For
the purposes of activation or deactivation, the
vehicle does not have to be nearby.
X To deactivate: press the&button on the
key twice in rapid succession.
The battery check lamp of the key flashes
twice briefly and lights up once, then KEY-
LESS-GO is deactivated (Y page 82).
X To activate: press any button on the key.
or X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
KEYLESS-GO and all its associated features
are available again. Changing the settings of the locking
system
You can change the settings of the locking sys-
tem. This means that only the driver's door and
the fuel filler flap are unlocked when the vehicle is unlocked. This is useful if you frequently travelalone.
X To change the setting: press and hold down
the % and& buttons simultaneously
for about six seconds until the battery indica-
tor lamp flashes twice (Y page 82).
If the setting of the locking system is changed
within the signal range of the vehicle, pressing
the & or% button:
R locks or
R unlocks the vehicle
The key now functions as follows:
X To unlock: press the%button once.
X To unlock centrally: press the%button
twice.
X To lock centrally: press the&button. The KEYLESS-GO function is changed as fol-
lows:
X To unlock the driver's door: touch the inner
surface of the door handle on the driver's
door.
X To unlock centrally: touch the inner surface
of the door handle on the front-passenger
door or the rear door.
X To lock centrally: touch the outer sensor
surface on one of the door handles.
X To restore the factory settings: press and
hold down the %and& buttons simul-
taneously for approximately six seconds until
the battery check lamp flashes twice
(Y page 82). Emergency key element
General notes If the vehicle can no longer be unlocked with the
key or KEYLESS-GO, use the emergency key ele-
ment.
If you use the emergency key element to unlock
and open the driver's door or the tailgate, the
anti-theft alarm system will be triggered
(Y page 76).
There are several ways to deactivate the alarm:
X To deactivate the alarm with the key: press
the % or& button on the key.
or X Insert the key into the ignition lock.
or X To deactivate the alarm with KEYLESS-GO:
press the Start/Stop button in the ignition
lock. The key must be in the vehicle.
or X Lock or unlock the vehicle using KEYLESS-
GO. The key must be outside the vehicle.
If you unlock the vehicle using the emergency
key element, the fuel filler flap will not be
unlocked automatically. X To unlock the fuel filler flap: insert the key
into the ignition lock. Key
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Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions There is a fault with KEYLESS-GO.
X Lock or unlock the vehicle using the remote control function of the
key.
X Have the vehicle and key checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop.
If the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked even using the remote
control function: X Unlock (Y page 88) or lock (Y page 88) the vehicle using the
emergency key element.
X Have the vehicle and key checked at a qualified specialist work-
shop. The engine cannot be
started using the key. The on-board voltage is too low
X Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating or interior
lighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
X Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary (Y page 324).
or
X Jump-start the vehicle (Y page 325).
or
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The engine cannot be
started using the Start/
Stop button. The key is in
the vehicle. The vehicle is locked.
X Unlock the vehicle and try to start the vehicle again. The key battery is weak or discharged.
X Check the key battery (Y page 82) and replace if necessary
(Y page 82).
If this does not work: X Start your vehicle with the key in the ignition lock. There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
X Start your vehicle with the key in the ignition lock. You have lost a key. X
Have the key deactivated at a qualified specialist workshop.
X Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X If necessary, have the locks changed as well. You have lost the emer-
gency key element. X
Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X If necessary, have the locks changed as well. Key
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Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions Ð
Steering malfunc‐ Steering malfunc‐
tion See Owner's tion See Owner's
Manual Manual The electric steering lock is malfunctioning.
G WARNING
The steering may be locked by the electric steering lock.
There is a risk of an accident.
X Stop the vehicle safely as soon as possible, paying attention to road
and traffic conditions.
X Secure the vehicle against rolling away (Y page 166).
X Do not drive on.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. _
Before Before
starting
starting the
the
engine, turn the
engine, turn the
steering wheel. steering wheel. The electric steering lock was unable to unlock the steering.
X Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X To unlock the steering, move the steering wheel slightly.
X Insert the key into the ignition lock again. Telephone
Telephone
No
Noservice
service Your vehicle is outside the mobile phone network provider's trans-
mitter/receiver range.
X Wait until the mobile phone operational readiness symbol appears
in the multifunction display. ¥
Top up washer fluid Top up washer fluid The washer fluid level in the washer fluid reservoir has dropped below
the minimum.
X Top up the washer fluid (Y page 306).Wiper malfunction‐
Wiper malfunction‐
ing ing The windscreen wipers are defective.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Hazard warning
Hazard warning
lamps malfunction‐ lamps malfunction‐
ing ing The hazard warning lamps are faulty.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Key
Display messages
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions Â
Key Key
does
does not
notbelong
belong
to vehicle
to vehicle You have put the wrong key in the ignition lock.
X Use the correct key. Â
Replace key Replace key The key needs to be replaced.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. Â
Change Change
key
keybatteries
batteries The key battery is discharged.
X Change the battery(Y page 82). Display
messages
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