Mercedes-Benz 2003 SL 55 AMG - Manual (Page 162)

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Controls in detail
Retractable hardtop
Locking the retractable hardtop after
raising/lowering
If the retractable hardtop is not properly
locked, lock it as described below.
Unlocked status noticed when stopped
̈ Switch on the ignition.
̈ To lock the hardtop in its fully closed
position, press hardtop switch forward.
The message Hardtop Closed will be
shown in the multifunction display.
or:
̈ To lock the hardtop in its fully opened
position, pull up on the hardtop switch.
The message Hardtop Open will be
shown in the multifunction display.
Unlocked status noticed while driving
̈ Stop the vehicle.
̈ Leave the ignition switched on.
̈ To lock the hardtop in its fully closed
position, press hardtop switch forward.
The message Hardtop Closed will be
shown in the multifunction display.
or:
̈ To lock the hardtop in its fully opened
position, pull up on the hardtop switch.
The message Hardtop Open will be
shown in the multifunction display.
Warning!
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The hardtop is not fully closed and locked or
not fully opened and locked if:
ț the indicator light in the hardtop switch
remains lit
ț the message Hardtop in operation!
is shown in the multifunction display
and the indicator lamp in the hardtop
switch does not go out
ț the indicator lamp blinks and a warning
sounds for 10 seconds and the message
Lock hardtop
is shown in the multi-
function display when starting to drive
Warning!
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Stop the vehicle and lock the hardtop before
continuing to drive. You could otherwise en-
danger yourself and others.