Mercedes Benz.......?

Question

Does anyone have a modern Mercedes Benz.

I have noticed, the ignition keys don't have a metal bit to them. Is this correct?

Answer 1

yes this is correct.

Answer 2

this is correct

Answer 3

My mum's got an '08 M-Class and yeah, the key is an electronic transmitter type of thing.  It does have a little metal key for valets that slides out from the bottom of the electronic key though.

Answer 4

Its a bit like the brakes ...   wireless ....   If I remember ??

Answer 5

Yes, the FBS3 ( electronic key ) was first introduced in 1998 for most Benz models and is now used on all Mercedes vehicles.  

As for one of the earlier posts that mentioned the metal key is a valet key, that is incorrect.  The metal key is a door lock key to be used in case the batteries in the remote die ).  There is still a door lock cylinder in the driver's door for this purpose.

Answer 6

yes. they are electronic. its a security feature.