2008 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK350 Owner's Manual

104 Controls in detail
Seats
For information on seat adjustment, see
“Adjusting” (
page 39).
Seat heating*
1Seat heating switch
2Indicator lampsRed indicator lamps2 on seat heating
switch 1 show which heating level you
have selected:
Switch on the ignition (page 37).Switching on seat heating
Press switch 1 repeatedly until the
desired heating level is set.
One or more red indicator lamps2
show the selected heating level.
Switching off seat heating
Press switch 1 repeatedly until all
indicator lamps2 go out.
Level
3Three indicator lamps on
(highest level).
After approximately 5 minutes,
seat heating is automatically
switched to level 2.
2Two indicator lamps on.
After approximately 10 minutes,
seat heating is automatically
switched to level 1.
1One indicator lamp on
(lowest level).
After approximately 20 minutes,
seat heating is automatically
switched to off.
offNo indicator lamp on.
iIf one or more indicator lamps2 on the
seat heating switch are flashing, there is insuffi-
cient voltage available since too many electrical
consumers are turned on. The seat heating
switches off automatically.
The seat heating will switch back on again
automatically as soon as sufficient voltage is
available.

105 Controls in detail
Seats
Lumbar support*
The curvature of the seats can be adjusted
to help enhance lower back support and
seating comfort.
1Upper seat curvature
2Lower seat curvature
Switch on the ignition (page 37).
Turn adjustment wheels 1 and 2
until you have reached the desired seat
curvature.
AIRSCARF neck-level heating*
The AIRSCARF neck-level heating provides
the area surrounding the occupants’ necks
with a heated air stream flowing from
openings in the head restraints.
1AIRSCARF switch
2Indicator lamps
Warning!G
When switching on the AIRSCARF neck-level
heating, the air streaming from the openings
may be very hot. When in close proximity to
the openings, you could be seriously
burned. To help avoid serious personal
injuries, switch the AIRSCARF to a lower
heating level.

106 Controls in detail
Seats
Red indicator lamps2 on AIRSCARF
switch 1 show which heating level you
have selected:
Switch on the ignition (page 37).Switching on
Press the AIRSCARF switch1 for the
desired side.
All three indicator lamps 2 on
respective AIRSCARF switch 1 come
on. After a preheating time of approxi-
mately 7 seconds, the blower starts.
Press AIRSCARF switch 1 repeatedly
until the desired AIRSCARF heating
level for the corresponding seat is
reached.Switching off
Press AIRSCARF switch1 repeatedly
until all indicator lamps 2 on
AIRSCARF switch 1 go out.
Level
3Three indicator lamps on
(highest level).
2Two indicator lamps on.
1One indicator lamp on
(lowest level).
offNo indicator lamp on.
iAfter switching off the AIRSCARF neck-level
heating, the AIRSCARF fan continues to operate
for approximately 10 seconds to cool down the
heater elements.
iIf one or more indicator lamps2 on
AIRSCARF switch 1 are flashing, there is insuf-
ficient voltage available since too many electri-
cal consumers are turned on. The AIRSCARF
neck-level heating switches off automatically.
The AIRSCARF neck-level heating will switch
back on again automatically as soon as sufficient
voltage is available.

107 Controls in detail
Memory function*
Memory function*
Prior to operating the vehicle, the driver
should check and adjust the seat height,
seat position fore and aft, and seat back-
rest angle if necessary, to ensure adequate
control, reach and comfort. The head re-
straint should also be adjusted for proper
height. See also the section on air bags
(
page 66) for proper seat positioning.
In addition, adjust the steering wheel to
ensure adequate control, reach, operation
and comfort. Both the interior and exterior
rear view mirrors should be adjusted for
adequate rear vision.
Fasten seat belts. Infants and small
children should be seated in an appropri-
ate infant or child restraint system which is
properly secured by a lap-shoulder belt
and that complies with U.S. Federal Motor
Vehicle Safety Standards 213 and 255
and Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety
Standards 213 and 210.2.With the memory function you can store up
to three different configurations.
Each store position on the driver’s side
includes the following settings:

Seat position

Steering wheel position

Exterior rear view mirrors’ position
Each store position on the passenger side
includes the following setting:

Seat positionThe memory button and memory position
switch are located on the outer side of
each seat.
1Memory buttonM
2Memory position switch
Switch on the ignition (page 37).
or
Open the respective door.
Warning!G
Do not activate the memory function while
driving. Activating the memory function
while driving could cause the driver to lose
control of the vehicle.

108 Controls in detail
Memory function*
Storing positions into memory
Adjust the seat, on the driver’s side
also the steering wheel and exterior
rear view mirrors, to the desired
positions (
page 39).
Press memory buttonM.
Release memory buttonM and press a
memory position switch 2 within
3 seconds.
All settings are stored to the selected
position.
Recalling positions from memory
Press and hold desired memory
position switch2 until the seat, on
the driver’s side also the steering
wheel and exterior rear view mirrors,
have completely moved to the stored
positions.
!Do not operate the power seats using the
memory position switches if the seat backrest is
in an excessively reclined position. Doing so
could cause damage to the seats.
iReleasing the memory position switches
immediately stops movement to the stored
positions.

109 Controls in detail
Lighting
Lighting
For information on how to switch on the
headlamps and use the turn signals, see
“Switching on headlamps” (
page 55)
and “Turn signals” (
page 55).
Exterior lamp switch
Exterior lamp switch
iIf you drive in countries where vehicles drive
on the other side of the road than the country in
which the vehicle is registered, you must have
the headlamps modified for symmetrical low
beams. Relevant information can be obtained at
any authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
1‚Standing lamps, left
(turn left two stops)
2ˆStanding lamps, right
(turn left one stop)
3MOff
Daytime running lamp mode
(
page 111)
4UAutomatic headlamp mode
Daytime running lamp mode
(
page 111)
5CParking lamps (also tail lamps,
license plate lamps,side marker
lamps, instrument panel lamps)
6BLow beam headlamps or high
beam headlamps
7‡Front fog lamps
8†Rear fog lamp
iIf 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.

110 Controls in detail
Lighting
Low beam headlamps
The low beam headlamps can be switched
on and off with the exterior lamp switch us-
ing the manual headlamp mode.
Turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionB.
The following lamps switch on:

Low beam headlamps

Tail and parking lamps

License plate lamps

Side marker lamps
Automatic headlamp mode
The following lamps switch on and off au-
tomatically depending on the brightness of
the ambient light:

Low beam headlamps

Tail and parking lamps

License plate lamps

Side marker lamps
Turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionU.
With the SmartKey in starter switch
position1, the tail and parking lamps,
the license plate lamps, and the side
marker lamps will switch on and off
depending on the brightness of the
ambient light.
When the engine is running, the low
beam headlamps, the tail and parking
lamps, the license plate lamps, and the
side marker lamps will switch on and
off depending on the brightness of the
ambient light.
Warning!G
If the exterior lamp switch is set toU the
headlamps will not be automatically
switched on under foggy conditions.
To minimize risk to you and to others,
activate headlamps by turning exterior lamp
switch toB when driving or when traffic
and/or ambient lighting conditions require
you to do so.
In low ambient lighting conditions, only
switch from positionUtoB with the
vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Switching fromUtoB will briefly
switch off the headlamps. Doing so while
driving in low ambient lighting conditions
may result in an accident.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid to the driver. The driver is responsible for
the operation of the vehicle’s lights at all
times.
iCanada only:
High beam headlamps are only available with the
exterior lamp switch in position B.

111 Controls in detail
Lighting
Daytime running lamp mode
In Canada the daytime running lamp mode
is mandatory and therefore in a constant
mode.
In the USA the daytime running lamp mode
is deactivated by default. Activate the day-
time running lamp mode using the control
system, see “Setting daytime running lamp
mode” (
page 143).
Turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionMorU.
When the engine is running, the low
beam headlamps are switched on.
In low ambient light conditions, the
following lamps will switch on
additionally:

Tail and parking lamps

License plate lamps

Side marker lampsCanada only:
Vehicles with automatic transmission*:
When the engine is running, and you shift
from a driving position to positionN orP
with the vehicle at a standstill, the low
beam headlamps will switch off with a
three-minute delay.When the engine is running, and you

turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionC, the low beam head-
lamps, the tail and parking lamps, the
license plate and the side marker
lamps switch on.

turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionB, the manual headlamp
mode has priority over the daytime
running lamp mode.
The corresponding exterior lamps
switch on (
page 109).
USA only:
iWith the daytime running lamp mode activat-
ed and the engine running, the low beam head-
lamps cannot be switched off manually.
iWith the exterior lamp switch in
positionM or U you cannot switch on the
high beam headlamps.
The high beam flasher is available at all times.
For nighttime driving you should turn the exterior
lamp switch to position B to permit activation
of the high beam headlamps.
iWith the daytime running lamp mode activat-
ed and the exterior lamp switch in positionM,
you cannot switch on the high beam headlamps.
The high beam flasher is available at all times.
For nighttime driving, turn the exterior lamp
switch in positionB orU to permit
activation of the high beam headlamps.