Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2009 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 186)

Loading and storing
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X Securing luggage: Pull strap 1 out of
holder 2 .
X Secure the luggage with the strap so that it
cannot move.
X Insert strap 1 into latch 3 .
X Releasing strap: Press release button 4
and guide strap 1 back to holder 2 .
Load assist in the trunk
To facilitate trunk loading after opening the
trunk lid, use the load assist feature to raise
the retracted hardtop from its storage posi-
tion in the trunk.
G Warning!
To prevent injuries, make sure that there is
no possibility of body parts getting caught
in moving parts. If potential danger exists,
press the switch again. This will immedi-
ately stop the movement of the hardtop.
1 Retracted hardtop
2 Luggage cover
3 Load assist button
Hardtop 1 can only be raised or lowered
when luggage cover 2 is closed and the
trunk lid is completely opened.
X Raising the hardtop: Press button 3 .
Hardtop 1 rises a short distance. Button
3 comes on brightly. You can now open
luggage cover 2 .
X Lowering the hardtop: Close luggage
cover 2 .
X Press button 3 .
Hardtop 1 lowers. Button 3 is dimly lit.
! Only close the trunk if the hardtop is com-
pletely lowered. Otherwise you could dam-
age the hardtop.
If you begin to close the trunk lid before the
hardtop is completely lowered, the load
assist button will flash and a warning will
sound.
Controls in detail