Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2006 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 202)

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Controls in detail
Retractable hardtop
ț The hardtop drive system has shut it-
self down. For safety reasons, no more
than five consecutive attempts may be
made to raise or lower the hardtop.
̈ After about 10 minutes you may
again attempt to open or close the
retractable hardtop.
If the indicator lamp in the retractable
hardtop switch flashes when starting off or
while driving and you hear a warning sound
for a maximum of 10 seconds, the retract-
able hardtop is not locked.
̈ Properly lock the retractable hardtop
(
୴ page 198) before continuing to
drive.
If the indicator lamp continues to flash af-
ter you have carried out the above actions,
there is a malfunction.
̈ Have the retractable hardtop system
checked at an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
Indicator lamp in the retractable hard-
top switch is on when vehicle is stopped
If the indicator lamp in the retractable
hardtop switch comes on while the vehicle
is standing still and the switch was not ac-
tivated, then the retractable hardtop is not
locked.
̈ Properly lock the retractable hardtop
(
୴ page 198) before continuing to
drive.
The retractable hardtop will not lock
There is a malfunction in the retractable
hardtop system.
̈ Notify an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Center.
Wind screen
The wind screen deflects drafts away from
the driver and passenger when the hardtop
is lowered. It is stored in a separate stor-
age bag.
Installing
̈ Leave the wind screen folded and place
it on the roll bar.
Warning!
G
The wind screen can restrict the driver’s vi-
sion 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.