radio controls MERCEDES-BENZ C-CLASS 1999 Owners Manual

Car Keys

Included with your vehicle are:
• 2 electronic main keys with integrated radio frequency and infrared remote controls plus slide out and removable
mechanical key.
• 1 electronic reserve key without remote control functions, plus removable mechanical key.

Warning !

When leaving the vehicle always remove the electronic key from the steering lock, and lock your vehicle. Do
not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of
vehicle equipment may cause serious personal injury. Electronic main key with integrated radio frequency
and infrared remote control, plus slide out and removable mechanical key


The remote control (1) operates all locks on the car. The mechanical keys (2) work only
in the driver's door, trunk, and storage comp artment locks. The mechanical key can be
used by sliding it out of the remote control. Move lock (3) in direction of arrow and slide
the mechanical key (2, right arrow) until it locks in place. Move lock (3) in direction of
arrow and slide the mechanical key (2, left arrow) to remove. The remote control
transmitter is located in the electronic ma in key holder. The infrared receivers are
located in the front door handles.


Electronic reserve key without remote control functions, plus removable mechanical key.

The electronic reserve key (1) works only in the steering lock. The mechanical key (2)
works only in the driver's door, trunk, an d storage compartment locks. To use the
mechanical key (2), remove it from its electronic reserve key (1).


Notes:
We recommend that you carry the electronic reserve key wi th mechanical key with you and keep it in a safe place
(e.g. your wallet) so that it is always handy. Never le ave the electronic reserve key in the vehicle. Remove the
mechanical key from the electronic main key when using va let parking service. To prevent access to trunk or storage
compartments lock them separ
ately.

Obtaining replacement Keys

Your vehicle is equipped with a theft deterrent locking system requiring a special key manufacturing process. For
security reasons, replacement keys can only be obtained from your authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer.


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