2006 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK280 Owner's Manual

264 Controls in detailDriving systemsFine adjustment in 1 mph
(Canada: 1 km/h) increments
Faster
Briefly tip the cruise control lever in
direction of arrow1 (
page 261).
Slower

Briefly tip the cruise control lever in
direction of arrow2 (
page 261).Setting to last stored speed
(“Resume” function)

Briefly pull the cruise control lever in
direction of arrow4 (
page 261).
The cruise control resumes the last set
speed.

Remove your foot from the accelerator
pedal.
The last set speed appears in the multi-
function display.
Warning!
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The speed stored in memory should only be
set again if prevailing road conditions per-
mit. Possible acceleration or deceleration
differences arising from returning to the pre-
set speed could cause an accident and/or
serious injury to you and others.

265 Controls in detail
Loading
Loading
Roof rack
!This vehicle is not designed to carry
items on its roof. Roof rails and any
roof-mounted devices, unless express-
ly approved by Mercedes-Benz for use
on this vehicle model, must not be used
as they will damage the vehicle and
retractable hardtop.
At time of printing, Mercedes-Benz
does not offer any roof racks or any
other roof-mounted devices for use on
this vehicle.
!This vehicle is not designed to carry
any items on its trunk lid or accommo-
date any type of trunk lid rack or de-
vice. Using such devices may damage
the vehicle and retractable hardtop
mechanism.

266 Controls in detailUseful featuresStorage compartments Glove box
1Glove box lid release
2Glove box

Pull glove box lid release1 to open
the glove box.
The glove box lid opens downward.

Push glove box lid1 up until it engag-
es to close the glove box.Storage compartment and telephone*
compartment under armrest
1Armrest
2Recess for opening storage and
telephone* compartment
Storage compartment

Reach into recess2 on the left or
right side and lift armrest1 in direc-
tion of arrow to open the storage com-
partment.

Lower armrest1 until it engages to
close storage compartment.
Warning!
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To help avoid personal injury during a colli-
sion or sudden maneuver, exercise care
when storing objects in the vehicle. Put lug-
g a g e o r c a r g o i n t h e t r u n k i f p o s s i b l e . D o n o t
place anything on shelf behind the roll bars.
Parcel nets cannot secure hard or heavy ob-
jects.
Keep compartment lids closed. This will help
to prevent stored objects from being thrown
around and injuring vehicle occupants dur-
ing an accident.iThe glove box and the storage compart-
ment under the armrest are centrally
locked and unlocked.
iThe CD changer* is located in the glove
box.

267 Controls in detail
Useful features
Telephone* compartment
Reach into recess2 on the left or
right side, press in and fold up armrest
to the right or left side to open it.
The compartment for the telephone* is
opened.

Fold armrest back until it engages to
close the telephone* compartment.Storage compartment between the
seat backrests
1Storage compartment lid release
2Storage compartment

Press storage compartment lid
release1 to open.
The storage compartment lid opens
downward.

Push storage compartment lid up until
it engages to close it.Parcel net in passenger footwell
A small convenience parcel net is located
in the passenger footwell and behind the
driver’s seat. It is for small and light items,
such as road maps, mail, etc.
Warning!
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Do not place heavy or fragile objects, or ob-
jects having sharp edges, in the parcel net.
In an accident, during hard braking or sud-
den maneuvers, they could be thrown
around inside the vehicle, and cause injury
to vehicle occupants.

268 Controls in detailUseful featuresShelf behind roll bars
Cup holder
1Cover plate

Press briefly on cover plate1 to open
the cup holder.
The cup holder opens automatically.

Press cover plate1 until the cup hold-
er engages to close it.
Warning!
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The shelf behind the roll bars should not be
used to carry objects. This will prevent such
objects from being thrown around and injur-
ing vehicle occupants during an accident or
sudden maneuver.
The trunk is the preferred place to carry ob-
jects.
Warning!
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In order to help prevent spilling liquids on
vehicle occupants and/or vehicle equip-
ment, only use containers that fit into the
cup holder. Use lids on open containers and
do not fill containers to a height where the
contents, especially hot liquids, could spill
during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an
accident. Liquids spilled on vehicle occu-
pants may cause serious personal injury.
Liquids spilled on vehicle equipment may
cause damage not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
When not in use, keep the cup holder
closed. An open cup holder may cause injury
to you or others when contacted during
braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an acci-
dent.
Keep in mind that objects placed in the cup
holder may come loose during hard braking,
vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident and be
thrown around in the vehicle interior. Ob-
jects thrown around in the vehicle interior
may cause an accident and/or serious per-
sonal injury.

269 Controls in detail
Useful features
Ashtray
1Cover plate
Press cover plate1 briefly in the di-
rection of the arrow.
The ashtray opens automatically.

To close the ashtray again, press
cover plate1 until the ashtray
engages.Removing ashtray insert

Secure vehicle from movement by
setting the parking brake.

Move the selector lever to positionN
(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.
Warning!
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Remove front ashtray only with vehicle
standing still. Set the parking brake to se-
cure vehicle from movement. Move gear
selector lever to positionN (manual trans-
mission: into second gear). With gear selec-
tor lever in positionN (manual transmission:
into second gear), turn off the engine.

270 Controls in detailUseful featuresCigarette lighter
Switch on the ignition (
page 36).1Cigarette lighter

Push in cigarette lighter1.
Cigarette lighter1 will pop out auto-
matically when hot.

Reinsert cigarette lighter1 in its
socket after use.
Warning!
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Never touch the heating element or sides of
the cigarette lighter; they are extremely hot.
Hold the knob only.
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. Unsuper-
vised use of vehicle equipment may cause
an accident and/or serious personal injury.
!The lighter socket can be used to
accommodate 12V DC electrical ac-
cessories (up to a maximum of 85 W)
designed for use with the standard
“cigarette lighter” plug type. Keep in
mind, however, that connecting acces-
sories to the lighter socket (for exam-
ple extensive connecting and
disconnecting, or using plugs that do
not fit properly) can damage the lighter
socket. With the socket damaged, the
lighter may no longer be able to be
placed in the heating (pushed-in) posi-
tion, or the lighter may pop out too ear-
ly with the lighter not hot enough.
To help avoid damaging the cigarette
lighter socket, we recommend con-
necting 12V DC electrical assessories
designed for use with the standard
“cigarette lighter” plug type to the 12V
power outlets (
page 271) in your ve-
hicle whenever possible.

271 Controls in detail
Useful features
Power outlet
A power outlet1 is located in the passen-
ger footwell on the side panel of the center
console.
Switch on the ignition (
page 36).

Flip up cover of power outlet1 and in-
sert electrical plug (cigarette lighter
type).
Floormat (driver’s side only)
Removing
Pull floormat off of retainer pins2 in
direction of arrow1.

Remove the floormat.Installing

Lay down the floormat.

Press the floormat eyelets4 onto re-
tainer pins5 in direction of arrow3.
iThe power outlet can be used to ac-
commodate 12V DC electrical asses-
sories (e.g. air pump, auxiliary lamps)
up to a maximum of 180 W.