Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 62)

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Getting started
Parking and locking
Switching off headlamps
̈ Turn the exterior lamp switch to M
( ୴ page 109).
Turning off engine
̈ Manual transmission: Move the gear-
shift lever into first or reverse gear.
̈ Automatic transmission*: Place the
gear selector lever in position P.
̈ Apply the parking brake ( ୴ page 59).
̈ Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position 0 and remove the SmartKey
from the starter switch.
The immobilizer is activated.
Releasing seat belts
̈ Press the seat belt release button
(
୴ page 49).
Allow the retractor to completely
rewind the seat belt by guiding the
latch plate.
i Always set the parking brake in addition to
shifting into first or reverse gear (automatic
transmission*: gear selector lever in position P).
When parked on an incline, also turn the front
wheels towards the road curb.
i
Vehicles with automatic transmission*: The
SmartKey can only be removed from the starter
switch with the gear selector lever in position P.
! Make sure the seat belt retracts fully so that
the seat belt and/or latch plate cannot get
caught or pinched in the door or in the seat
mechanism. This can damage the seat belt and
impair the effectiveness of the seat belt, and/or
cause damage to the door and/or door trim
panel. Such damage is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
Damaged seat belts must be replaced. Contact
an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.