Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Changing the battery - SmartKey battery - SmartKey - Opening/closing - Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class Owner's ManualMercedes-Benz GLK-Class: Changing the battery

You require a CR 2025 3 V cell battery.

  • Take the mechanical key out of the SmartKey ().

  • Press mechanical key 2 into the opening in the SmartKey in the direction of the arrow until battery tray cover 1 opens. When doing so, do not hold cover 1 shut.
  • Remove battery tray cover 1.

  • Repeatedly tap the SmartKey against your palm until battery 3 falls out.
  • Insert the new battery with the positive terminal facing upwards. Use a lint-free cloth to do so.
  • Make sure that the surface of the battery is free from lint, grease and all other forms of contamination.
  • Insert the front tabs of battery tray cover 1 and then press to close it.
  • Insert the mechanical key into the SmartKey.
  • Check the function of all SmartKey buttons on the vehicle.
    Checking the battery
    Press the or button. The battery is working properly if battery check lamp 1 lights up briefly If battery check lamp 1 does not light up briefly during the test, the battery is discha ...

    Problems with the SmartKey
    Problem You cannot lock or unlock the vehicle using the SmartKey. Possible causes/consequences and Solutions The SmartKey battery is discharged or nearly discharged. Try again to lock/unlock th ...

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