Mercedes Benz 2003 sl 500 User Manual

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Practical hints

Locking/unlocking in an emergency

If the batteries in the key or the KEY-
LESS-GO* card are discharged, the vehicle 
can no longer be locked or unlocked. It is 
recommended to have the batteries re-
placed at an authorized 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.

1 Mechanical key
2 Unlatching battery compartment
3 Pulling out battery compartment
4 Mechanical key locking tab

Replacement batteries: Lithium, type 
CR 2025 or equivalent.

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Remove the mechanical key 1 
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Insert the mechanical key in side open-
ing and push gray slide in direction of 
arrow 2.

The battery compartment is unlatched.

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Pull the battery compartment out of the 
key housing in direction of arrow 3.

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Remove the batteries.

5 Battery
6 Contact spring

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Using a lint-free cloth, insert new bat-
teries under the contact spring with the 
plus (+) side facing up. 

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Return battery compartment into hous-
ing until locked in place.

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Keep the batteries out of reach of children.

If a battery is swallowed, seek medical help 
immediately.

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When changing batteries, always re-
place both batteries. The required re-
placement batteries are available at 
any Mercedes-Benz Center.