Locking, Wind screen, Controls in detail – Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2009 Owners Manual User Manual
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Retractable hardtop
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The retractable hardtop is not fully closed and
locked or not fully opened and locked if
R
the message
K
Retractable Roof In
Operation appears in the multifunction
display
R
a warning sounds for 10 seconds when
driving off or while driving
If the retractable hardtop is not properly
locked, lock it as follows.
Unlocked status noticed when stopped
X
Switch on the ignition.
X
To lock the retractable hardtop in its fully
closed position, press down on the retract-
able hardtop switch (
until the retractable hardtop is fully closed.
or
X
To lock the retractable hardtop in its fully
opened position, pull up on the retractable
hardtop switch (
retractable hardtop is fully opened.
Unlocked status noticed while driving
Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as
soon as it is safe to do so and lock the
retractable hardtop before continuing to
drive. You could otherwise endanger your-
self and others.
X
Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as
soon as it is safe to do so.
X
Leave the ignition switched on.
X
To lock the retractable hardtop in its fully
closed position, press down on the retract-
able hardtop switch (
until the retractable hardtop is fully closed.
or
X
To lock the retractable hardtop in its fully
opened position, pull up on the retractable
hardtop switch (
retractable hardtop is fully opened.
The wind screen can restrict the driver’s
vision to the rear of the vehicle. To prevent
a possible accident when visibility is limited
(e.g. in darkness), the upper part of the
wind screen should be folded back.
The wind screen deflects drafts away from the
driver and passenger when the retractable
hardtop is lowered.
The wind screen is stored in the trunk.
Installing
X
Leave the wind screen folded and place it
on the roll bar.
X
Make sure the fastening straps are unbuck-
led.
Controls in detail