Mercedes-Benz 2008 SLK 280 Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Useful features
Removing ashtray insert
̈ Secure vehicle from movement by
setting the parking brake.
̈ Move the selector lever to position N
(manual transmission: second gear).
Now you have more room to take out
the ashtray insert.
̈ Open the ashtray.
̈ Reach into both recesses on the left
and right side of the retainer and pull
out the ashtray insert.
Installing ashtray insert
̈ Place the ashtray insert into the
retainer.
̈ Push the ashtray insert down into the
retainer until it engages.
Cigarette lighter
̈ Switch on the ignition (page 37).
Warning! G
Remove front ashtray only with vehicle
standing still. Set the parking brake to se-
cure vehicle from movement. Move gear
selector lever to position N (manual trans-
mission: into second gear). With gear selec-
tor lever in position N (manual transmission:
into second gear), turn off the engine.
Warning! G
Never touch the heating element or sides of
the cigarette lighter; they are extremely hot.
Hold the knob only.
Make sure that any children traveling with
you do not injure themselves or start a fire
with the hot cigarette lighter.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it
with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle.
A child’s unsupervised access to a vehicle
could result in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.