interior lights MERCEDES-BENZ SLK CLASS 2002 Owners Manual

91 Climate control
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Air recirculation
This mode can be selected to temporarily reduce the
entry of annoying odors or dust into the vehicle’s
interior.
Outside air is not supplied to the vehicle’s interior.
To s el ect , p res s O button.
To cancel, press O button again.
The system will automatically switch from recirculated
air to fresh air
•after approximately 5 minutes at outside
temperatures below approximately 40°F (5°C),
•after approximately 30 minutes, at outside
temperatures above approximately 40°F (5°C),
•after approximately 5 minutes, if button S is
pressed.
At high outside temperatures, the system automatically
engages the recirculated air mode for approximately
30 minutes, thereby increasing the cooling capacity
performance. Press O button again to extend the
recirculated air mode.Residual engine heat utilization (REST)
With the engine switched off, it is possible to continue
heating the interior for a short while.
Air volume is controlled automatically. Select
temperature for each side of the passenger
compartment. Set air distribution control switch to the
desired position.
To s e l e c t :
Turn key in steering lock to position 1 or 0 or remove.
Press O button. Indicator lamp in the button lights
up.
This function selection will not activate if the battery
charge level is insufficient.
To c a n c e l :
Press O button. Indicator lamp in the button goes
out.
The system will automatically shut off
•if you turn key in steering lock to position 2,
•after approximately 30 minutes,
•if the battery voltage drops.

124 Retractable hardtop
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3. Slide hardtop switch back (1) and hold:
•The indicator lamp in the hardtop switch lights
up.
Note:
If indicator lamp blinks slowly, a malfunction
has occurred in the system.
If indicator lamp blinks rapidly, the trunk lid
and / or the luggage cover may be open, and need
to be closed.
•The door windows lower.
•The trunk lid opens rearward.
•The hardtop lowers into its storage
compartment, simultaneously the shelf behind
roll bars opens, and rear quarter windows lower.
•The shelf behind the roll bars closes.
•The trunk lid closes.
•The indicator lamp in the hardtop switch goes
out – the opening procedure is completed.If the hardtop switch is held or is released and slid back
again within approximately 30 seconds, the door
windows will close.
However, the door windows can also be closed / opened
later on. Slide hardtop switch twice forward / backward
and hold.
The rear quarter windows cannot be raised with the
hardtop lowered.
Notes:
For safety reasons, the hardtop cannot be lowered while
driving.
Lowering a wet hardtop can result in water reaching the
vehicle interior. The hardtop should be dry when
lowering it into the storage compartment.
Wa r n i n g !
To prevent possible accidents, drive the vehicle
only with the hardtop either completely closed and
locked, or fully lowered into its storage
compartment.

193 Fuses
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cluster displayPractical hintsCar care Index 1Main fuse box in engine compartment (contains
fuses for interior consumers)
To gain access to the main fuse box (1), release
clamp (arrow), lift the fuse box cover up and
remove it.
To close the main fuse box, engage back end of cover
and let front end snap into place.2Auxiliary fuse box to left of exterior lamp switch
(fuses for lights)
To gain access, turn locks (arrows) using a coin, and
remove cover.
1
P82.00-2050-26
P82.00-2064-26
2

278 Index
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GGarage door opener ........................................................119
Gasoline
Additives .................................................................... 270
Fuel requirements ....................................................269
Premium unleaded ................................................... 269
General notes
on the central locking system ................................... 23
Global locking
See Central locking system ....................................... 24
Glove box ..........................................................................114HHardtop, retractable ...................................................... 122
Lowering ..................................................................... 123
Raising ........................................................................ 125
Raising manually ......................................................238
Hazard warning flasher switch ..................................... 85
Head restraints
Removal ........................................................................ 40
Headlamp cleaning system ............................................ 82
Headlights ......................................................................... 81
Heated seats ..................................................................... 42High beams
See Combination switch ............................................83
Hood ................................................................................. 194
IIdentification labels ...................................................... 255
Indicator lamps
in the instrument cluster .................................. 72, 182
Infant and child restraint systems ................................63
Inflating the collapsible spare tire .............................. 212
Information call
See Tele Aid ............................................................... 132
Instrument cluster ........................................................... 70
Activating ..................................................................... 74
Indicator lamps ............................................................ 72
Malfunction and indicator lamps ........................... 182
Instrument lamps ............................................................. 74
Instruments and controls ............................................... 16
Interior
General notes ............................................................. 113
Interior lighting .............................................................. 112