2008 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 256

Controls in detail Useful features Cup holder Ashtray Warning! G In order to help prevent spilling liquids on vehicle occupants and/or vehicle equipment, only use containers that fit into the cup holder. Use lids on open containers and do not fill containers to a height where the contents, especially hot liquids, could spill during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident. Liquids spilled on vehicle occupants may cause serious personal injury. Liquids spilled on vehicle equipment may cause damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. When not in use, keep the cup holder closed. An open cup holder may cause injury to you or others when contacted during braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident. Keep in mind that objects placed in the cup holder may come loose during hard braking, vehicle maneuvers, or in an accident and be thrown around in the vehicle interior. Objects thrown around in the vehicle interior may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. 1 Cover plate Press cover plate 1 briefly in direction of the arrow. The ashtray opens automatically. To close the ashtray again, press cover plate 1 until the ashtray engages. 1 Cover plate Press briefly on cover plate 1 to open the cup holder. The cup holder opens automatically. Press cover plate 1 until the cup holder engages to close it. 255