2003 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 86

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking ! If you can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey, then the batteries in the remote control are discharged, the SmartKey is malfunctioning or the vehicle battery is drained. Use the mechanical key to unlock the doors ( page 272). Check the vehicle battery ( page 295). Check the batteries in the key and replace them if necessary ( page 86). Use the mechanical key to lock the doors and the tailgate ( page 273). If the key is malfunctioning, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Checking the batteries Press button ‹ or Œ. Battery check lamp 6 lights up briefly to indicate that the key batteries are in order. Loss of SmartKey or mechanical key If you lose a SmartKey or mechanical key, you should do the following: Have the SmartKey deactivated by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Report the loss of the SmartKey or the mechanical key immediately to your car insurance company. If necessary have the mechanical lock replaced. Your authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center will be glad to supply you with a replacement. ! If battery check lamp 6 does not light up briefly during check, then the key batteries are discharged. Replace the batteries ( page 273). You can obtain the required batteries at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. 86