Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2005 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 377)

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Practical hints
Opening/closing in an emergency
̄ Opening/closing in an emergency
Raising retractable hardtop manually
Warning!
G
If the retractable hardtop does not com-
pletely open or close, the roof hydraulics will
lose pressure and the retractable hardtop is
lowered
ț after approximately seven minutes
when the ignition is switched on
ț 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 being lowered.
ț Properly lock retractable hardtop before
continuing to drive (
୴ page 237).
Warning!
G
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!
G
To prevent possible accidents, drive the ve-
hicle only with the retractable hardtop either
completely closed and locked, or fully low-
ered into its storage compartment.