radio controls MERCEDES-BENZ C-Class 2000 W202 Owner's 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 key (2) works only in the driver's door, trunk, and storage compartment locks.

The mechanical key (2) can be removed by sliding it out of the remote control. To do so, move
lock (3) in direction of arrow and slide the mechanical key (2) in direction of arrow (5).
In the case of using the mechanical key for lock operations, it can be extended outward. To do so,
move lock (3) in direction of arrow, slide the mechanical key (2) in direction of arrow (4) until it locks in
place. The remote control transmitter is located in the electronic main key. The infrared receivers are
located in the front door handles.

Note:
Remove the mechanical key from the electronic main key when using valet parking service. To prevent
access to trunk or storage compartments lock them separately.



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, and
storage compartment locks. To use the mechanical key (2),
remove it from its electronic reserve key (1).
Note:
We recommend that you carry the electronic reserve key plus mechanical key with you and keep it in a
safe place (e.g. your wallet) so that it is always handy. Never leave the electronic reserve key in the vehicle.


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.