Mercedes-Benz 2009 SLK 300, Operator'S Manual

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The interior lighting goes out after a preset
time (
Y
page 124).
i If a door remains open, the interior lamps
go out automatically after approximately
5 minutes when the SmartKey is removed
or in starter switch position
0.
Manual control
! An interior lamp switched on manually
does not go out automatically.
Leaving an interior lamp switch in the ON
position for extended periods of time with
the engine turned off could result in a dis-
charged battery.
X Switching on/off interior lighting: Press
switch
ð
.
i The footwell lighting is switched on and
off simultaneously with the manual control.
The standard reading lamps are located to the
left and right of the overhead control panel.
Reading lamps as part of the interior lighting
package are located on the lower edge of the
interior rear view mirror.
X
Switching on/off reading lamps: Press
respective switch
X
.
Emergency accident lighting
If the interior lighting is set to automatic, the
interior lighting is activated automatically if
the vehicle is involved in an accident.
X Switching off: Press switch
¡
.
or
X
Press hazard warning flasher switch
(
Y
page 85).
Wipers
Notes
! Do not operate the wipers when the wind-
shield is dry. Dust that accumulates on a
windshield might scratch the glass and/or
damage the wiper blades when wiping
occurs on a dry windshield. If it is necessary
to operate the wipers in dry weather con-
ditions, always operate the wipers with
washer fluid.
Combination switch
1
Single wipe
Wiping with washer fluid
2
Switching on windshield wipers
X
Switch on the ignition.
Controls in detail