battery replacement MERCEDES-BENZ CL600 2006 C215 Owner's Manual

376 Practical hintsReplacing SmartKey batteriesIf the batteries in the SmartKey or the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* 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 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 key out of the
SmartKey (
page 372).1Mechanical key
2Slide
3Battery compartment

Insert mechanical key1 in the direc-
tion of arrow in side opening.

Using mechanical key1, push gray
slide 2 to unlatch battery compart-
ment 3.

Pull battery compartment3 out of the
housing in the direction of arrow.
Warning!
G
Batteries contain poisonous and corrosive
substances. Therefore 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.iThe required replacement batteries are
available at any authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.iWhen changing batteries, always re-
place both batteries.

377 Practical hints
Replacing SmartKey batteries
4Battery
5Contact spring
Remove the batteries4 in the direc-
tion of arrow.

Using a lint-free cloth, insert new
batteries4 under the contact
spring5 with the positive terminal (+)
side facing up.

Return battery compartment3
(page 376) into housing until it locks
into place.

Slide mechanical key1 (
page 372)
back into the SmartKey.

Check the operation of the SmartKey.
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Replacement battery: Lithium, type
CR 2025 or equivalent.
Remove the mechanical key out of the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO
(page 372).

Remove battery compartment3 out
of the housing (
page 376).
1Battery
2Tilt battery up
3Mechanical key

Using mechanical key3, apply pres-
sure to position2.
Battery1 tilts up slightly.

Pull out battery1 in the direction of
arrow.

Using a lint-free cloth, insert new
battery1 with the plus (+) side facing
up.

Return battery compartment3
(page 376) into housing until it locks
into place.

Slide mechanical key1 (
page 376)
back into the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO.

Check the operation of KEYLESS-GO.