2008 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 38

Getting started Unlocking Enter the vehicle and insert the SmartKey in the starter switch. Opening a door causes its window to open slightly. It will fully close when the door is shut. Starter switch positions 0 For removing the SmartKey The steering is locked when the SmartKey is removed from the starter switch. 1 Power supply for some electrical consumers, such as seat adjustment* 2 Ignition (power supply for all electrical consumers) and driving position All lamps (except high beam headlamp indicator lamp and turn signal indicator lamps unless activated) in the instrument cluster come on. If a lamp in the instrument cluster fails to come on when the ignition is switched on, have it checked and replaced if necessary. If a lamp in the instrument cluster remains on after starting the engine or comes on while driving, see "Lamps in instrument cluster" ( page 348). 3 Starting position Warning! G ! A side window will not work if it is blocked with ice or if the battery needs charging. If you cannot shut a door, do not force it or you could damage the door or the side window. Fix whatever is affecting the window before trying to shut the door. i Without the antenna on the left rear side of the vehicle installed, the SmartKey signaling range is considerably reduced. Hold the SmartKey in close proximity towards the antenna base when locking or unlocking the vehicle. For more information, see "SmartKey" ( page 94). When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey 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. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. SmartKey Starter switch 37