2007 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 240

Controls in detail Useful features Ashtray Removing the ashtray insert Warning! Cigarette lighter G Warning! G Remove ashtray only with vehicle standing still. Set the parking brake to secure vehicle from movement. Move gear selector lever to position N. With gear selector lever in position N, turn off the engine. Never touch the heating element or sides of the lighter; they are extremely hot. Hold the knob only. Make sure that any children traveling with you do not injure themselves or start a fire with the hot cigarette lighter. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause serious personal injury. 1 Cover plate 2 Sliding knob Opening ashtray Briefly touch cover plate 1. The ashtray opens automatically. Closing ashtray Press cover plate 1 down until it latches. Secure vehicle from movement by setting the parking brake. Move the gear selector lever to position N. Now you have more room to take out the insert. Press sliding knob 2 to the right. The insert will eject a short distance. Replacing the ashtray insert Press the insert into the frame until it snaps into place. Switch on the ignition ( page 39). 239