Mercedes-Benz 2002 SL 600 User Manual
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Hardtop
Technical
data
Instruments 
and controls
Operation
Driving
Instrument
cluster display
Practical hints
Car care
Index
Notes:
For safety reasons, the hardtop can only be unlocked 
while the vehicle is standing still, and within 
10 seconds after turning the key to steering lock 
position 2 or beyond.
If the indicator lamp in the soft top switch blinks while 
activating the switch, the battery voltage may be 
insufficient - start engine to charge battery before 
shutting engine off and attempting to unlock the roof 
again.
If the indicator lamp continues to blink, remove the 
hardtop (see page 137), and have the system checked at 
your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as 
possible.
Warning!
The raising or lowering procedure of the soft top is 
not completed if the indicator lamp in the soft top 
switch:
• does not go out (with key in steering lock
position 2),
• blinks when starting to drive and an alarm
sounds.
When safe to do so, immediately stop the vehicle 
and lock the soft top:
• Turn key in steering lock to position 2,
• Slide soft/hardtop switch forward.
Do not drive the car with the hardtop not locked, as 
that could cause personal injury to you or your 
passenger, or personal injury or property damage 
to others.
