Mercedes-Benz 2008 SLK 280 Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Loss of SmartKey or mechanical key
If you lose a SmartKey or mechanical key,
you should do the following:
̈ Have the SmartKey deactivated by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
̈ Report the loss of the SmartKey or the
mechanical key to your car insurance
company immediately.
̈ If necessary have the mechanical lock
replaced.
Any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center will
be glad to supply you with a replacement.
Opening the doors from the inside
You can open a locked door from the in-
side. Open door only when conditions are
safe to do so.
1 Inside door handle
2 Locking knob
̈ Pull on door handle 1 on the respec-
tive door.
If the door was locked, locking knob 2
will move up.
Opening a door causes its window to
open slightly. It will fully close when the
door is shut.
!
A side window will not work if it is blocked
with ice or if the battery needs charging. If you
cannot shut a door, do not force it or you could
damage the door or the side window.
Fix whatever is affecting the window before
trying to shut the door.
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If you hear a warning signal, you have forgot-
ten to switch off the low beam headlamps or the
parking lamps before opening the driver’s door.
In addition, the message
Switch Off Lights
appears in the multifunction display.
Switch off the low beam headlamps or the park-
ing lamps.
If the message
Switch off lights or
remove key.
appears in the multifunction
display, remove the SmartKey from the starter
switch or switch off the automatic headlamp
mode.
!
Failure to switch off the exterior lamps when
leaving the vehicle may result in a discharged
battery.