Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 2008 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 245)

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Controls in detail
Retractable hardtop
Unlocked status noticed while driving
̈ Stop the vehicle and leave the ignition
switched on.
̈ To lock the retractable hardtop in its
fully closed position, push the retract-
able hardtop switch forward until the
retractable hardtop is fully closed.
or:
̈ To lock the retractable hardtop in its
fully opened position, push the retract-
able hardtop switch rearward until the
retractable hardtop is fully open.
Opening and closing the retractable
hardtop with the SmartKey*
The power windows ( ୴ page 235) will also
be opened or closed when you operate the
retractable hardtop with the SmartKey.
̈ Aim transmitter eye at the outside
driver’s or passenger door handle.
The SmartKey must be in close proxim-
ity to the respective outside door han-
dle.
Warning!
G
Stop the vehicle and lock the retractable
hardtop before continuing to drive. You
could otherwise endanger yourself and oth-
ers.
Warning!
G
Before operating the retractable hardtop,
make sure no persons can be injured by the
moving parts (retractable roof, roof frame,
and trunk lid) due to negligence.
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 can then operate Œ
or ‹ to raise or lower the hardtop away
from the danger zone.