Mercedes-Benz 2003 SLK-Class - Manual (Page 215)

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Practical hints
Opening/closing in an emergency
Opening/closing in an emergency
Raising retractable hardtop manually
If the retractable hardtop cannot be closed
automatically, make certain that all points
listed under the “Retractable hardtop” sec-
tion (
୴ page 129) were observed.
If the automatic operation still does not
function properly, you can close the re-
tractable hardtop manually.
This procedure should be performed with
great care by two persons.
̈ Open doors or lower windows
(
୴ page 127).
̈ Set parking brake ( ୴ page 47).
̈ Remove key from steering lock
(
୴ page 29).
̈ Open trunk lid ( ୴ page 77).
̈ Open the right side trim panel in the
trunk.
1 Screw of hydraulic pump
2 Control cable, right
3 Hex-socket wrench
̈ Remove hex-socket wrench 3 from
cover.
̈ Using wrench 3 turn screw 1 of the
hydraulic pump counterclockwise as
far as it will go.
!
Manually closing the retractable hard-
top is a complicated and technically de-
manding procedure. Close the
retractable hardtop manually in emer-
gency cases only. Otherwise, visit an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center.
Warning!
G
ț It is important that a second person
helps you. Otherwise, you could become
trapped or injured.
ț Remove any wristwatches or jewelry
such as rings or bracelets. Otherwise,
they could get caught in the vehicle
mechanism, causing personal injury to
yourself or damage to the vehicle.
ț Always use the grips provided. Other-
wise you could injure yourself.
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