Removing, installing batteries for infrared remote control key - AR80.30-P-4210CA

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MODEL 124, 129, 140, 202 with CODE (880a) Infrared remote central locking

MODEL 124 with CODE (885) Infrared remote central locking with immobilizer

MODEL 124 as of 1.3.96

MODEL 129, 140, 202 as of 1.12.94 up to 31.5.97

MODEL 210 up to 28.2.97

Remote control key up to 09/93

Fig 1: Identifying Batteries For Infrared Remote Control Key Components (1 Of 2)
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.
Remote control key as of 10/93

Fig 2: Identifying Batteries For Infrared Remote Control Key Components (2 Of 2)
Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

	Remote control key up to 09/93
1	Press retainer (g) up
2	Remove battery compartment cover (c)
3	Replace battery cells (f)	Observe polarity; Do not dispose of dead batteries with normal waste, because they can contain mercury. They must be disposed of properly as toxic waste. If battery change takes longer than 1 minute ↓
		Synchronize infrared remote control signal	AR80.30-P-4215CA
4	Close battery compartment cover (c)
	Remote control key up to 10/93
1	Press open battery compartment cover (c)
2	Replace batteries (f)	Observe polarity; When inserting the batteries ensure that they are pushed under the positive battery contact
3	Press on battery compartment cover (c)
4	Synchronize signal		AR80.30-P-4215CA