2004 Mercedes G-Class Owner's Manual - Page 88

Controls in detail Locking and unlocking ! If you can no longer lock or unlock the vehicle with the SmartKey, then the batteries in the SmartKey are discharged, the SmartKey is malfunctioning or the vehicle battery is drained. Check the batteries in the SmartKey ( page 88) and replace them if necessary ( page 288). Use the mechanical key to unlock the doors ( page 287). Have the vehicle battery and the battery connections checked by an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center ( page 311). Use the mechanical key to lock the doors and the tailgate ( page 288). If the SmartKey is malfunctioning, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. Checking the batteries Press button ‹ or Œ. Battery check lamp 4 comes on briefly to indicate that the SmartKey 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 Light Truck 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 4 does not come on briefly during check, then the SmartKey batteries are discharged. Replace the batteries ( page 288). You can obtain the required batteries at any authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center. i If the batteries are checked within signal range of the vehicle, pressing the button ‹ or Œ will lock or unlock the vehicle accordingly. 88