Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 392)

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Key
Not Detected The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is
not recognized while the engine is
running because:
ț The SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* is not in the vehi-
cle.
ț There is strong radio-frequency
interference.
̈ Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon
as it is safe to do so.
̈ Search for the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*.
Otherwise the vehicle cannot be centrally
locked nor can the engine be started again af-
ter the engine is stopped.
̈ Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* in the starter switch.
Key
Not Detected The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* is
not recognized when attempting to
start the engine with the
KEYLESS-GO start/stop button* on
the gear selector lever because:
ț The SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* is not in the vehi-
cle.
ț The battery in the SmartKey
with KEYLESS-GO* is not insert-
ed properly or completely dis-
charged.
̈ Change the position of the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* in the vehicle.
̈ Make sure the batteries in the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* are properly inserted
(
୴ page 407) and are not discharged
( ୴ page 113).
̈ Start the engine with the SmartKey with
KEYLESS-GO* in the starter switch if
necessary.