Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
X
X
Solutions
You have lost a key.
X
Have the key cancelled at a Mercedes-Benz Service Centre.
X
Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X
If necessary, have the manual locks changed too.
You have lost the emer-
gency key element.
X
Report the loss immediately to the vehicle insurers.
X
If necessary, have the manual locks changed too.
The engine cannot be
started using the key.
The on-board voltage is too low.
X
Switch off non-essential consumers, e.g. seat heating* or inte-
rior lighting, and try to start the engine again.
If this does not work:
X
Check the starter battery and charge it if necessary
(
Y
page 319).
or
X
Jump-start the vehicle (
Y
page 323).
or
X
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.
The engine cannot be
started using the key.
The steering lock is mechanically blocked.
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X
Remove the key and reinsert it into the ignition lock. While doing
this, turn the steering wheel in both directions.
The engine cannot be
started using KEYLESS
GO*. The key is in the
vehicle.
A door is open. Therefore, the key cannot be detected as easily.
X
Close the door and try to start the vehicle again.
There is interference from a powerful source of radio waves.
X
Start your vehicle using the key in the ignition lock.
44
Not vehicles with DIRECT SELECT selector lever.
Troubleshooting
297
Practical
advice
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