With the conventional key inside and vehicle power on, open Digital Vehicle Key in the app, follow its prompts, place the compatible phone in the marked tray when asked and complete Wallet pairing.
Check that your vehicle has it.
Verified in the 2025 U.S. CLE Cabriolet digital Owner's Manual only for vehicles ordered with Digital Vehicle Key and a compatible device/Wallet; this guide is not asserted for unequipped CLEs.
- Required equipment / service
- CLE 300 4MATIC or CLE 450 4MATIC Cabriolet equipped with Digital Vehicle Key and a compatible device
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Published availability and qualifications
Verified in the 2025 U.S. CLE Cabriolet digital Owner's Manual only for vehicles ordered with Digital Vehicle Key and a compatible device/Wallet; this guide is not asserted for unequipped CLEs.
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Step by step.
- 01
Use a compatible, charged device with current software, Bluetooth enabled, a supported Wallet and the Mercedes-Benz App signed into the vehicle owner's account.
- 02
Bring a conventional vehicle key into the CLE and switch on vehicle power.
- 03
In the Mercedes-Benz App select Digital Vehicle Key and follow the setup prompts.
- 04
When Add key and pair with vehicle appears, place the device in the marked tray and continue the prompts on the device.
- 05
Confirm the key appears in the Wallet, then test lock, unlock and authorized start while retaining the conventional key as a backup.
Important limits
- Device and Wallet compatibility, Digital Extra activation and regional support are required.
- A conventional key belonging to the vehicle must be detected during setup.
- Mercedes-Benz recommends carrying the conventional key as protection against device or connectivity limitations.
Quick checks.
- ✓If setup does not begin, confirm vehicle power, Bluetooth, account ownership and the conventional key inside the vehicle.
- ✓If pairing stalls, reposition the device precisely in the marked tray and follow the latest on-screen prompt.
- ✓Use Settings > Vehicle > Open/Close > Digital Vehicle Key in MBUX as the official alternate setup route.
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2025 Mercedes-Benz CLE Cabriolet Owner's Manual — Setting Up the Digital Vehicle Key
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