Mercedes-Benz SLK 2014, Owner'S Manual

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Your attention must always be focused on the
traffic conditions. Only use the cigarette
lighter when road and traffic conditions per-
mit.
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock (
Y
page 141).
X
To open: push the lower section of
cover : .
The ashtray opens.
X
Press in cigarette lighter ; .
Cigarette lighter ; will pop out automati-
cally when the heating element is red-hot.
12 V sockets
General notes
!
If you are using all sockets in the vehicle,
make sure that you do not exceed the max-
imum current draw of 55 A. Otherwise, you
will overload the fuses.
X
Turn the key to position 1 in the ignition
lock (
Y
page 141).
The sockets can be used for accessories with
a maximum draw of 180 W (15 A). Accesso-
ries include such items as bulbs or chargers
for mobile phones.
If you use the sockets for long periods when
the engine is switched off, the battery may
discharge.
i
An emergency cut-off ensures that the on-
board voltage does not drop too low. If the
on-board voltage is too low, the power to
the sockets is automatically cut. This
ensures that there is sufficient power to
start the engine.
Socket under the armrest
X
Open the stowage compartment under the
armrest (
Y
page 265).
X
Lift up the cover of socket : .
An additional socket is fitted in the centre
console on vehicles without an ashtray or a
cigarette lighter.
Socket in the front centre console
X
To open: push the lower section of
cover : .
The stowage compartment opens.
X
Lift up the cover of socket ; .
Features
269
Stowing
and
feat
ures
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