Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2007 Owners Manual User Manual

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Controls in detail

Retractable hardtop

Retractable hardtop switch

1 Opening
2 Closing

Engage the parking brake (

Close the trunk lid.

Switch on the ignition (

Opening

Pull up on the retractable hardtop
switch as indicated by arrow

1 until

the retractable hardtop is completely
lowered into its trunk storage compart-
ment.

The multifunction display will briefly
show the message

in operation

Closing

Press down on the retractable hardtop
switch as indicated by arrow

2 until

the retractable hardtop is completely
closed and locked.

The multifunction display will briefly
show the message

in operation

Opening/closing with the SmartKey

Make sure the retractable hardtop is dry be-

fore you open it. Otherwise water may enter the
trunk interior.

Warning!

Before operating the retractable hardtop,

make sure there is no danger of anyone

being injured by the moving parts (retract-

able roof, roof frame, and trunk lid) due to in-

attention.

Hands must never be placed near the roof

frame, upper windshield area, hardtop, shelf

behind roll bars, or trunk lid while the re-

tractable hardtop is being raised or lowered.

Serious personal injury may occur.

If potential danger exists, release the re-

spective button on the SmartKey. This im-

mediately interrupts the raising or lowering

procedure. You then can press button

‹ to raise or lower the hardtop away

from the danger zone.