2008 Mercedes S-Class Owner's Manual - Page 653
2008 Mercedes S-Class Manual
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Practical hints What to do if ...? Display Key not recognized Possible cause/consequence The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is momentarily not recognized. Possible solution Change the position of the SmartKey in the vehicle. If necessary, operate vehicle using SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* in starter switch under KEYLESS-GO* button ( page 345). Key being initialized... Please wait Remove starting button, then insert key Replace key The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is being initialized in the vehicle. The KEYLESS-GO* system is malfunctioning. Wait until the message disappears from the multifunction display. Remove KEYLESS-GO* button from the starter switch ( page 345). Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the starter switch. The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. 652
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