2005 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 253

Controls in detail Useful features Ashtray Removing ashtray insert Warning! Installing ashtray insert G Place the ashtray insert into the retainer. Push the ashtray insert down into the retainer until it engages. Remove front ashtray only with vehicle standing still. Set the parking brake to secure vehicle from movement. Move gear selector lever to position N (manual transmission: into second gear). With gear selector lever in position N (manual transmission: into second gear), turn off the engine. 1 Cover plate Press cover plate 1 briefly in the direction of the arrow. The ashtray opens automatically. To close the ashtray again, press cover plate 1 until the ashtray engages. Secure vehicle from movement by setting the parking brake. Move the selector lever to position N (manual transmission: second gear). Now you have more room to take out the ashtray insert. Open the ashtray. Reach into both recesses on the left and right side of the retainer and pull out the ashtray insert. 253