2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK 230 KOMPRESSOR interior
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Power windows
Power window switches located on center console
Turn key in steering lock to position 1 or 2.
Press switch in to resistance point:
kto open
jto close
Release switch when window is in desired position.Express opening of door windows
Press switch k past resistance point and release –
window lowers to fully open position. To interrupt
procedure, briefly press j or k.
Note:
The power windows can also be operated with the
hardtop switch. To do so, push hardtop switch twice and
hold, see page 123.
P54.25-2031-26
Wa r n i n g !
When closing the windows, be sure that there is no
danger of anyone being harmed by the closing
procedure.The closing procedures can be immediately
reversed by either pressing the switch k,
turning the key to the unlocking position, or
pressing button Πon the remote control, and
holding it.When leaving the vehicle, always remove the key
from the steering lock, and lock the vehicle. Do not
leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of
vehicle equipment can cause serious personal
injury.
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Interior lighting
1Automatic interior lighting.
Interior lamp is switched on, and off (soft fade)
delayed, when unlocking or locking the vehicle, or
when opening or closing a door. However, there will
be no (soft fade) delay when the key is in steering
lock position 2.2Door contact off.
Interior lamps remain switched off, even when
opening a door.
3Interior lamp on.
Notes:
If a door remains open and the switch in position 1, the
interior lamp switches off after approximately
5minutes.
The trunk lamp is switched on and off with the interior
lamp.
Night security illumination
When exiting the vehicle after driving with the exterior
lamps on, they switch on again for added security for
approximately 30 seconds after closing the last door.
The lamp-on time period can be changed at your
Mercedes-Benz Center.
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Swing sun visors down to protect against sun glare.Interior
Wa r n i n g !
Do not use the driver’s vanity mirror while driving.
P68.60-2024-26
Wa r n i n g
To help avoid personal injury during a collision or
sudden maneuver, exercise care when stowing
things. Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if
possible.Luggage nets cannot secure hard or heavy objects.
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Cup holder and glove boxCup holder
To open cup holder:
Briefly press button (1). The cup holder opens
automatically.
To store cup holder:
Push cup holder against dashboard until it engages.
Caution!
Keep cup holder closed while traveling. Place only
containers that fit into the cup holder to prevent spills.
Do not fill containers to a height where the contents
could spill during vehicle maneuvers, especially hot
liquids.
Glove box
2Locking: Turn key to vertical position and remove.
3Unlocking: Turn key to left and remove.
4Opening: Pull on handle.
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Storage compartmentsStorage compartment in center console
Slide cover (1) to open.
Storage compartment in armrest
To open compartment under armrest:
Lift lid with handle (2).
To c l o s e :
Lower lid until it engages in lock.
Notes:
The storage compartment in the armrest is locked with
the central locking system.
The storage compartment in the armrest cannot be
locked with the dashboard-mounted central locking
switch.
Additionally, pockets can be found behind the seats and
in the door panels.
2P68.00-2327-27
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Wa r n i n g !
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help to
prevent stored objects from being thrown about
and injuring vehicle occupants during an accident.
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AshtraysBy touching the bottom of the cover (1) lightly, the
ashtray opens automatically.
To remove ashtray insert, pull ashtray past detent. Hold
left and right side (2) of insert and pull up.
To install ashtray insert, place it into ashtray frame and
push down to engage.
Coin holder
Open ashtray and fold down (3) cover plate (1).
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Wa r n i n g !
Remove front ashtray only with vehicle standing
still. With the gear selector lever in position “N”
(manual transmission: in Neutral), turn off the
engine and set the parking brake. Otherwise the
vehicle might move as a result of unintended
contact with the gear selector lever.
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index LighterSlide cover (arrow) open. Turn key in steering lock to
position 1 or 2.
Push in lighter (1); it will pop out automatically when
hot.
Note:
The lighter socket can be used to accommodate
electrical accessories up to maximum 85 W.
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P68.20-2170-27
Wa r n i n g !
Never touch the heating element or sides of the
lighter, they are extremely hot, hold at knob only.When leaving the vehicle always remove the key
from the steering lock. Do not leave children
unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle
equipment may cause serious personal injury.
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Parcel net in passenger footwell
A small convenience parcel net is located in the
passenger footwell. It is for small and light items, such
as road maps, mail, etc..
Shelf behind roll barsCellular telephone
The vehicle is prepared for the installation of a cellular
telephone. For further information and installation
contact your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Wa r n i n g !
Do not place heavy or fragile objects, or objects
having sharp edges, in the parcel net.In an accident, during hard braking or sudden
maneuvers, they could be thrown around inside
the vehicle, and cause injury to vehicle occupants.Wa r n i n g !
The shelf behind the roll bars should not be used to
carry objects. This will prevent such objects from
being thrown about and injuring vehicle occupants
during an accident or sudden maneuver.
Wa r n i n g !
Some jurisdictions prohibit the driver from using a
cellular telephone while driving a vehicle. Whether
or not prohibited by law, for safety reasons, the
driver should not use the cellular telephone while
the vehicle is in motion. Stop the vehicle in a safe
location before answering or placing a call.