2008 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 62
2008 Mercedes SLK-Class Manual
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Getting started Parking and locking Switching off headlamps Turn the exterior lamp switch to M ( page 109). Turning off engine Manual transmission: Move the gearshift lever into first or reverse gear. Automatic transmission*: Place the gear selector lever in position P. Apply the parking brake ( page 59). Releasing seat belts Press the seat belt release button ( page 49). Allow the retractor to completely rewind the seat belt by guiding the latch plate. i Always set the parking brake in addition to shifting into first or reverse gear (automatic transmission*: gear selector lever in position P). When parked on an incline, also turn the front wheels towards the road curb. Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch to position 0 and remove the SmartKey from the starter switch. The immobilizer is activated. ! Make sure the seat belt retracts fully so that the seat belt and/or latch plate cannot get caught or pinched in the door or in the seat mechanism. This can damage the seat belt and impair the effectiveness of the seat belt, and/or cause damage to the door and/or door trim panel. Such damage is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Damaged seat belts must be replaced. Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. i Vehicles with automatic transmission*: The SmartKey can only be removed from the starter switch with the gear selector lever in position P. 61