General information

General information The vehicle is supplied with two remote controls with keys.

Each remote control contains a rechargeable battery that is automatically recharged when it is in the ignition lock while the car is being driven.

Use each remote control at least twice a year for longer road trips in order to maintain the batteries' charge status.

In vehicles equipped with Comfort Access, the remote control contains a replaceable battery

The settings called up and implemented when the vehicle is unlocked depend on which remote control is used to unlock the vehicle, refer to Personal Profile.

In addition, information about service requirements is stored in the remote control, Service data in the remote control

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