Headlamps:switching off, Smartkey:turning off engine, Releasing seat belts – Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2008 Owners Manual User Manual
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Getting started
Parking and locking
Switching off headlamps
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Turn the exterior lamp switch to
M
Turning off engine
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Manual transmission: Move the gear-
shift lever into first or reverse gear.
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Automatic transmission*: Place the
gear selector lever in position P.
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Apply the parking brake (
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Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 0 and remove the SmartKey
from the starter switch.
The immobilizer is activated.
Releasing seat belts
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Press the seat belt release button
(
Allow the retractor to completely
rewind the seat belt by guiding the
latch plate.
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Always set the parking brake in addition to
shifting into first or reverse gear (automatic
transmission*: gear selector lever in position P).
When parked on an incline, also turn the front
wheels towards the road curb.
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Vehicles with automatic transmission*: The
SmartKey can only be removed from the starter
switch with the gear selector lever in position P.
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Make sure the seat belt retracts fully so that
the seat belt and/or latch plate cannot get
caught or pinched in the door or in the seat
mechanism. This can damage the seat belt and
impair the effectiveness of the seat belt, and/or
cause damage to the door and/or door trim
panel. Such damage is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Damaged seat belts must be replaced. Contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.