ignition MERCEDES-BENZ SLK CLASS 2005 User Guide

97 Controls in detail
Locking and unlocking
Automatic central locking
The doors and the trunk automatically lock
when the ignition is switched on and the
wheels are turning at vehicle speeds of
approximately 9 mph (15 km/h).
You can open a locked door from the in-
side. Open door only when conditions are
safe to do so.
You can deactivate the automatic locking
using the control system, see “Setting
automatic locking” (
page 141).
Locking and unlocking from the inside
You can lock or unlock the doors and the
trunk from inside using the central locking
switch. This can be useful, for example, if
you want to lock the vehicle before starting
to drive.
The fuel filler flap will not be locked or un-
locked with the central locking or unlock-
ing switch, respectively.
iIf the vehicle has previously been cen-
trally locked from the outside with the
SmartKey, opening the trunk from the
inside will trigger the anti-theft alarm
system.
To cancel the alarm, do one of the fol-
lowing:

Press buttonŒor‹ on the
SmartKey.


Insert the SmartKey in the starter
switch.
iThe doors unlock automatically after an
accident if the force of the impact ex-
ceeds a preset threshold.
To prevent the vehicle door locks from
locking, deactivate the automatic cen-
tral locking when the vehicle

is pushed or towed


is on a test stand
Warning!
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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.

100 Controls in detailSeats
When entering the vehicle, with the
easy-entry/exit feature activated, the
steering wheel or, depending on your se-
lection, the steering wheel and driver’s
seat will return to their last set position or
a factory-set maximum forward position
when you

close the driver’s door with the ignition
switched on.


insert the SmartKey into the starter
switch with the driver’s door closed.
iIf the current position for the steering
wheel is in the uppermost tilt position,
the steering wheel will no longer be
able to move upward when the
easy-entry/exit feature is activated.
If the current seat position falls into a
factory-set position range and the sys-
tem recognizes the current seat posi-
tion to be rearward enough for easy
entry and exit, the driver’s seat will not
move to the rear when the
easy-entry/exit feature is activated.
iFor safety reasons, the driver’s seat will
not return to its last set position with
the easy-entry/exit feature activated if
the system recognizes the last set posi-
tion as an extreme forward position.
Instead, the driver’s seat will remain at
or move to a factory-set maximum
forward position. To again fully return
the driver’s seat to your last set or to a
memory position, adjust the driver’s
seat to the desired position or press
and hold the respective memory posi-
tion switch* (
page 104).

101 Controls in detailSeats
Seat heating*
The switches are located on the upper part
of the center console.
1Seat heating switch (driver’s side)
2Indicator lampsThe red indicator lamps2 on the seat
heating switch show the heating level se-
lected:

Switch on the ignition (
page 35).Switching on seat heating

Press the desired seat heating switch.
Three red indicator lamps2 on the re-
spective seat heating switch come on.

Press the seat heating switch repeat-
edly until the desired seat heating level
is reached.
Switching off seat heating

Press the desired seat heating switch
repeatedly until all indicator lamps2
on the seat heating switch go out.
Level3
Three indicator lamps on.
After approximately five minutes,
seat heating is automatically
switched to level 2.
2
Two indicator lamps on.
After approximately ten minutes,
seat heating is automatically
switched to level 1.
1
One indicator lamp on.
After approximately 20 minutes,
seat heating is automatically
switched to off.
off
No indicator lamp on.
iIf one or all of the indicator lamps2
on the seat heating switch are flashing,
there is insufficient voltage due to too
many electrical consumers being
turned on. The seat heating switches
off automatically.
The seat heating will switch back on
again automatically as soon as suffi-
cient voltage is available.

102 Controls in detailSeatsAIRSCARF 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.
The switches are located on the upper part
of the center console.
1AIRSCARF switch (driver’s side)
2Indicator lampsThe red indicator lamps2 on the
AIRSCARF switches show which heating
level you have selected:

Switch on the ignition (
page 35).Switching on

Press the respective AIRSCARF switch
for the desired side.
All three indicator lamps on the respec-
tive AIRSCARF switch come on. After a
preheating time of approximately
seven seconds, the blower starts.

Press the respective AIRSCARF switch
repeatedly until the desired AIRSCARF
heating level for the corresponding
seat is reached.
Switching off

Press the respective AIRSCARF switch
repeatedly until all indicator lamps on
the AIRSCARF switch go out.
Warning!
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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 avoid serious personal injuries,
switch the AIRSCARF to a lower heating
level.Level3
Three indicator lamps on
(highest heating level)
2
Two indicator lamps on
1
One indicator lamp on
(lowest heating level)
off
No 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.

104 Controls in detailMemory function*The 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 35).
or

Open the respective door.
Storing positions into memory
Adjust the seat, on the driver’s side
also the steering wheel and exterior
rear view mirrors, to the desired posi-
tions (
page 37).

Press memory buttonM1.

Release memory buttonM1 and
press a memory position switch2
within three seconds.
All settings are stored to the selected
position.
Recalling positions from memory
Press and hold desired memory posi-
tion switch2 until the seat, on the
driver’s side also the steering wheel
and exterior rear view mirrors, have
completely moved to the stored posi-
tions.!Do not operate the power seats using
the memory position switches if the
seat backrest is in an excessively re-
clined position. Doing so could cause
damage to the seats.iReleasing the memory position switch-
es immediately stops movement to the
stored positions.

105 Controls in detail
Memory function*
Storing exterior rear view mirror parking position (parking aid)
For easier parking, you can adjust the
passenger-side exterior rear view mirror so
that you can see the right rear wheel as
soon as you engage reverse gearR.
You can switch the parking position fea-
ture on and off via the control system
(page 144).
For information on activating the parking
position feature, see “Activating exterior
rear view mirror parking position (parking
aid)” (
page 169).The switches are located on the lower part
of the center console.
1Driver’s side exterior rear view mirror
switch
2Adjustment switch
3Passenger-side exterior rear view mir-
ror switch

Switch on the ignition (
page 35).

Press switch3 to select the passen-
ger-side exterior rear view mirror.

Adjust the passenger-side exterior rear
view mirror with adjustment switch2
so that you see the rear wheel and the
road curb.

Press memory buttonM (
page 104).

Within three seconds, press adjust-
ment switch2 forward, backward,
left, or right.
The parking position is stored if the
mirror does not move.
iYou can store one parking position for
the passenger-side exterior rear view
mirror for each SmartKey.
iIf the mirror does move, repeat the
above steps. After the setting is stored,
you can move the mirror again.

115 Controls in detail
Instrument cluster
Instrument cluster
A full view illustration of the instrument
cluster can be found in the “At a glance”
section (
page 24).
The multifunction display in the instrument
cluster is activated when you


open a door


switch on exterior lighting


switch on ignition (
page 35)


press reset buttonJ or one of the
knobs for the instrument cluster illumi-
nation (
page 24)
For information on changing the instru-
ment cluster settings, e.g. the language,
see “Instrument cluster submenu”
(
page 131).
Instrument cluster illumination
Adjusting
The knobs for adjusting the instrument
cluster illumination are on the left side of
the instrument cluster (
page 24).
Brightening illumination

Press knob+ briefly.
The instrument cluster illumination
brightens.
Dimming illumination

Press knob- briefly.
The instrument cluster illumination
dims.
Tachometer
The red marking on the tachometer
(page 24) denotes excessive engine
speed.
To help protect the engine, the fuel supply
is interrupted if the engine is operated
within the red marking.
iOpening a door or pressing the reset
buttonJwithout switching on the ig-
nition or the exterior lighting activates
the multifunction display illumination
only for 30 seconds.
iWith the exterior lighting switched on,
the brightness of the switches in the
center console will be adjusted simul-
taneously.
!Avoid driving at excessive engine
speeds, as it may result in serious en-
gine damage that is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.

167 Controls in detail
Good visibility
Good visibility
For information on the windshield wipers,
see (
page 53).
Headlamp cleaning system*
The switch is located on the left side of the
dashboard.
1Headlamp cleaning switch
Switch on the ignition (
page 35).

Briefly press headlamp cleaning
switch1.
The headlamps are cleaned with a
high-pressure water jet.For information on filling up the washer
reservoir, see “Windshield washer system
and headlamp cleaning system*”
(
page 295).
Rear view mirrors
For more information on setting the rear
view mirrors, see “Mirrors” (
page 42).
Interior rear view mirror, antiglare
position

Tilt the mirror to the antiglare night
position by moving the lever towards
the windshield.
The interior rear view mirror is dimmed.
iThe headlamps will automatically be
cleaned when you have

switched on the headlamps
and


operated the windshield wipers
with windshield washer fluid
15 times
When you switch off ignition, the
counter resets.

168 Controls in detailGood visibilityAuto-dimming mirror*
The reflection brightness of the exterior
rear view mirrors and the interior rear view
mirror will respond automatically to glare
when

ignition is switched on
and


incoming light from headlamps falls on
the sensor in the interior rear view
mirror
The rear view mirrors will not react if


reverse gearR is engaged


interior lighting is switched on
Warning!
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The auto-dimming function does not react if
incoming light is not aimed directly at sen-
sors in the interior rear view mirror.
The interior rear view mirror and the exterior
rear view mirror on the driver’s side do not
react, for example, if the wind screen is in-
stalled.
Glare can endanger you and others.
Warning!
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In the case of an accident, liquid electrolyte
may escape from the mirror housing if the
mirror glass breaks.
Electrolyte has an irritating effect. Do not al-
low the liquid to come into contact with
eyes, skin, clothing, or the respiratory sys-
tem. In case it does, immediately flush af-
fected area with water, and seek medical
help if necessary.!Electrolyte drops coming into contact
with the vehicle paint finish can only be
completely removed while in their
liquid state and by applying plenty of
water.

169 Controls in detail
Good visibility
Activating exterior rear view mirror
parking position (parking aid)
Follow these steps to activate the mirror
parking position so that the passen-
ger-side exterior rear view mirror will be
turned downward during parking maneu-
vers to the stored position.
The switches are located on the lower part
of the center console.
1Driver-side exterior rear view mirror
2Adjustment switch
3Passenger-side exterior rear view
mirror

Switch on the ignition (
page 35).

Store a parking position for the passen-
ger-side exterior rear view mirror
(page 105).

Switch the
Mirror adjustment Park-
ing aid
function in the
Convenience

submenu of the control system to ON
(
page 144).

Press switch3 for the passenger-side
exterior rear view mirror.

Shift into reverse gearR.
The passenger-side exterior rear view
mirror turns downwards to the stored
position.
Warning!
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Exercise care when using the passen-
ger-side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror
surface is convex (outwardly curved surface
for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror
are closer than they appear. Check your in-
terior rear view mirror or glance over your
shoulder before changing lanes.