SmartKey
Display messages | Possible causes/consequences and Solutions |
Key Does Not Belong to Vehicle |
You have put the wrong SmartKey in the ignition lock.
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Take Your Key from Ignition |
The SmartKey is in the ignition lock.
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Obtain a New Key |
The SmartKey needs to be replaced.
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Replace Key Battery |
The batteries of the KEYLESS-GO key are discharged.
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Don't Forget Your Key |
The display message is shown for a maximum of 60 seconds
and is only a reminder. You have opened the driver's door with the engine switched off. The KEYLESS-GO key is not in the ignition lock.
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Key Not Detected (red display message) |
The KEYLESS-GO key is not in the vehicle. A warning tone also sounds. If the engine is switched off, you can no longer lock the vehicle centrally or start the engine.
The KEYLESS-GO key is not detected while the engine is running because there is interference from a strong source of radio waves. A warning tone also sounds.
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Key Not Detected (White display message) |
The KEYLESS-GO key cannot be detected at present.
If the KEYLESS-GO key is still not detected:
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Key Detected in Vehicle |
The KEYLESS-GO key has been detected inside the vehicle
during locking.
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Remove 'Start' Button and Insert Key |
KEYLESS-GO is temporarily malfunctioning or is defective.
A warning tone also sounds.
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Close Doors to Lock Vehicle |
At least one door is open. A warning tone also sounds.
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See also:
How the occupant classification
system works
The Occupant Classification System (OCS)
categorizes the occupant on the frontpassenger
seat by means of a weight sensor.
The front-passenger front air bag is
deactivated automatically for cert ...
The windshield wipers are obstructed
Leaves or snow, for example, may be
obstructing the windshield wiper movement.
The wiper motor has been deactivated.
For safety reasons, you should
remove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
...
Cleaning the trailer tow hitch
The ball coupling must be cleaned if it
becomes dirty or corroded.
– Remove rust on the ball of the ball coupling,
e.g. with a wire brush.
– Remove dirt with a clean, lint-free cloth or
a brus ...