Retractable hardtop:operating manually, Raising retractable hardtop manually, Opening/closing in an emergency – Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2008 Owners Manual User Manual
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Practical hints
Opening/closing in an emergency
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Opening/closing in an emergency
Raising retractable hardtop manually
Warning!
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If the retractable hardtop does not com-
pletely open or close, the roof hydraulics will
lose pressure and the retractable hardtop is
lowered
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after approximately 7 minutes when the
ignition is switched on
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after approximately 15 seconds when
the ignition is switched off
Shortly before the hardtop is lowered, a
warning will sound. In the multifunction dis-
play you will see
K and the message
Retractable roof Lowering.
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Properly lock retractable hardtop before
continuing to drive (
Warning!
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Manually closing the retractable hardtop is a
complicated and technically demanding pro-
cedure and should only be performed by an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center or quali-
fied technician. Attempting to manually
close the retractable hardtop may cause
damage to the retractable hardtop and/or
personal injury.
Warning!
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To prevent possible accidents, drive the
vehicle only with the retractable hardtop
either completely closed and locked, or fully
lowered into its storage compartment.