battery replacement MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350 2006 R171 Owner's Manual

398 Practical hintsReplacing SmartKey batteriesIf 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 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!
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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.
When replacing batteries, always re-
place both batteries.
The required replacement batteries are
available at any Mercedes-Benz
Center.

399 Practical hints
Replacing SmartKey batteries
SmartKey
Replacement batteries: Lithium, type
CR 2025 or equivalent.
Remove mechanical key1
(page 394).
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.