2010 Mercedes ML-Class Owner's Manual - Page 289
2010 Mercedes ML-Class Manual
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Vehicle status messages in the multifunction display Display messages Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions 287 + + + + + Remove Key You have forgotten to remove the SmartKey. X Remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. The SmartKey is malfunctioning. You need a new key. X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Key Does Not Belong to Vehicle Change Key Batteries Key Not Detected (message appears in red) The SmartKey in the starter switch does not belong to the vehicle. X Find the SmartKey that belongs to the vehicle to operate the vehicle. The batteries in the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO are discharged. X Replace the batteries (Y page 309). The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is not detected while the engine is running because the SmartKey is not in the vehicle. X Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. X Engage the parking brake. X Search for the SmartKey. The vehicle cannot be locked centrally nor can the engine be started again after the engine is stopped. The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is not detected while the engine is running because there is strong radio-frequency interference. X Stop the vehicle as soon as it is safe to do so. X Engage the parking brake. X Remove the KEYLESS-GO button from the starter switch (Y page 80). X Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the starter switch. The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is momentarily not detected. X Change the position of the SmartKey in the vehicle. X If necessary, remove the KEYLESS-GO button from the starter switch (Y page 80). X Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the starter switch. The SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO is permanently not detected. X Remove the KEYLESS-GO button from the starter switch (Y page 80). X Operate the vehicle with the SmartKey in the starter switch. X Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Z + Key Not Detected (message appears in red) + Key Not Detected (message appears in white) Pull starting button out then insert key. + Practical hints