Mercedes-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 ...
See also:
Reverse Gear Wipes
If the rear wiper control is off, the rear wiper will automatically operate continuously
when the shift lever is in R (Reverse), and the front windshield wiper is performing
low or high speed wipe ...
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs
1. Make sure the headlamp control is in the off position.
2. Open the hood.
3. Reach over the front bolster.
4. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove from
the lamp assembly.
5. Ca ...
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF switch
The vehicle should be driven with the Vehicle
Dynamic Control (VDC) system on for most
driving conditions.
If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow, the ...
