2003 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 43

Getting started Driving More information can be found in the "Controls in detail" section ( page 83). Turn signals and high beam The combination switch is on the left of the steering column. Warning! G Warning! G Vehicles with automatic transmission: It is dangerous to shift the selector lever out of P or N if the engine speed is higher than idle speed. If your foot is not firmly on the brake pedal, the vehicle could accelerate quickly forward or in reverse. You could lose control of the vehicle and hit someone or something. Only shift into gear when the engine is idling normally and when your right foot is firmly on the brake pedal. On slippery road surfaces, never downshift in order to obtain braking action. This could result in drive wheel slip and reduced vehicle control. Your vehicle's ABS will not prevent this type of loss of control. Switching on headlamps ! Simultaneously depressing the accelerator pedal and applying the brake reduces engine performance and causes premature brake and drivetrain wear. Exterior lamp switch Combination switch 1 Turn signals, right 2 Turn signals, left 1 Off 2 Low beam headlamps on Turn the switch to B. Press the combination switch up 1 or down 2. 43