2002 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK CLASS center console

42 Seats
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Seat heater (optional)
The seat heater switches are located in the center
console.
The seat heaters can be switched on with the key in
steering lock positions 1 or 2.Press switch to turn on seat heater:
1Normal seat heating mode. One indicator lamp in
the switch lights up.
2Rapid seat heating mode. Both indicator lamps in
the switch light up. After approximately 5 minutes
in the rapid seat heating mode, the seat heater
automatically switches to normal operation and only
one indicator lamp will stay on.
Turning off seat heater:
If one indicator lamp is on, press upper half of switch.
If both indicator lamps are on, press lower half of
switch.
If left on, the seat heater automatically turns off after
approximately 30 minutes of operation.
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51 Restraint systems
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TM airbag deactivation system
Special BabySmart
TM compatible child seats, designed
for use with the Mercedes-Benz system and available at
any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center are required for
use with the BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system.
With the special child seat properly installed, the
passenger front airbag will not deploy. The 7
indicator lamp located on the center console will be
illuminated, except with key removed or in steering lock
position 0. The system does not deactivate the door
mounted side impact airbag.
Self-test BabySmart
TM
without special child seat installed
After turning key in steering lock to position 1 or 2, the
7 indicator lamp located on the center console
comes on for approximately 6 seconds and then
extinguishes.
If the indicator lamp should not come on or is
continuously lit, the system is not functioning. You must
see an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center before seating
any child on the passenger seat.BabySmart
TM is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp.
Wa r n i n g !
The BabySmart
TM airbag deactivation system will
ONLY work with a special child seat designed to
operate with it. It will not work with child seats
which are not BabySmart
TM compatible.
Never place anything between seat cushion and
child seat (e.g. pillow), since it reduces the
effectiveness of the deactivation system. The
bottom of the child seat must make full contact
with the passenger seat cushion. An incorrectly
mounted child seat could cause injuries to the
child in case of an accident instead of protecting
the child.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for
installation of special child seats.The passenger front airbag will not deploy only if
the 7 indicator lamp remains illuminated.Please be sure to check the indicator every time
you use the special system child seat. Should the
light go out while the restraint is installed, please
check installation. If the light remains out, do not
use the BabySmart
TM restraint to transport children
on the passenger seat until the system has been
repaired.

57 Restraint systems
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Front airbags
The driver and passenger front airbags are designed to
activate only in certain frontal impacts exceeding a
preset threshold.
The passenger front airbag deploys only if the
passenger seat is occupied, and the 7 indicator lamp
on the center console is not illuminated.
Note:
Heavy objects on the passenger seat can cause the
passenger front airbag to deploy in a crash.Side impact airbags
The side impact airbags are designed to activate only in
certain side impacts exceeding a preset threshold. Only
the side impact airbag on the impacted side of the
vehicle deploys.
The side impact airbag for the passenger deploys only if
the passenger seat is occupied.
Side impact airbags operate best in conjunction with a
properly positioned and fastened seat belt.
Note:
Heavy objects on the passenger seat can appear to the
“SRS” to indicate the presence of an occupant in that
seat which causes the passenger front airbag to deploy
in a crash exceeding the appropriate threshold.

67 Rear view mirrors
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Exterior rear view mirrors
The switch is located on the center console.Exterior rear view mirror adjustment
Turn key in steering lock to position 2.
First select the mirror to be adjusted – turn switch:
1Left mirror
2Right mirror
To adjust, toggle the switch forward, backward or to
either side.
Notes:
The exterior mirrors have electrically heated glass. The
heater switches on automatically, depending on outside
temperature.
If an exterior mirror housing is forcibly pivoted from its
normal position, it must be repositioned by applying
firm pressure until it snaps into place.
Wa r n i n g !
Exercise care when using the passenger-side
exterior mirror. The passenger-side exterior mirror
is convex (outwardly curved surface for a wider
field of view). Objects in mirror are closer than
they appear. Check your inside rear view mirror or
glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
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73 Instrument cluster
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Function indicator lamp on the center console
Front passenger airbag automatically
switched off, see page 190Additional function indicator lamps
(in the odometer display)
FSS indicator (distance, Service A),
see page 77
FSS indicator (distance, Service B),
see page 77
FSS indicator (days, Service A),
see page 77
FSS indicator (days, Service B),
see page 77
The symbols appear in the main odometer display field
prior to the next suggested service. Depending on
operating conditions throughout the year, the next
service is calculated and displayed in days or distance
remaining. See page 77 for notes on the flexible service
system (FSS).
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82 Exterior lamp switch
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Fog lamps are automatically switched off when the
exterior lamp switch is turned to position D.
Daytime running lamps (Canada only)
Vehicles with automatic transmission:
When the engine is running and the selector lever is in
a driving position, the low beam headlamps (includes
parking lamps, side marker lamps, taillamps and
license plate lamps) are automatically switched on.
When shifting from a driving position to position “N”
or “P”, the low beam switches off (2 seconds delay).
Vehicles with manual transmission:
With the engine running, the low beam headlamps
(includes parking lamps, side marker lamps, taillamps
and license plate lamps) are automatically switched on.
For nighttime driving the exterior lamp switch should
be turned to position B to permit activation of the
high beam headlamps.Headlamp cleaning system
The switch is located in the center console.
The headlamp washer can be activated with the key in
steering lock position 2.
Briefly press symbol side of switch.
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111 Interior equipment
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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.
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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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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.
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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.