Mercedes-Benz 2003 SLK-Class - Manual (Page 218)

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Practical hints
Opening/closing in an emergency
7 Bottom half of retractable hardtop
̈ Have each person stand on either side
of the trunk.
̈ At the same time, reach from each side
of the trunk underneath the bottom
half of retractable hardtop 7.
̈ In a smooth motion, pull up on the re-
tractable hardtop in the direction of the
arrow until the bottom half of the re-
tractable hardtop is standing vertically.
8 Pins for the retractable hardtop locking
mechanism
9 Holes for the pins
̈ Complete the next steps simultaneous-
ly. Have one person stand on each side
of the vehicle.
̈ Move the retractable hardtop with
one hand in the direction of the ar-
row.
̈ With the other hand, guide pins 8
belonging to the retractable hard-
top locking mechanism into corre-
sponding holes 9 located in the
upper edges of the windshield.
Warning!
G
Do not place your hands near the upper
windshield area, trunk lid, or between roof
panels while the retractable hardtop is being
raised and locked. Serious personal injury
may occur.
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Warning!
G
Do not place your hands in areas marked X.
Serious personal injury may occur.