Load Assist In The Trunk - Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Operator's Manual

Load assist in the trunk

To facilitate trunk loading after opening the
lid, use the load assist feature to raise the
retracted hardtop from its storage position
in the trunk.
1 Retracted hardtop
2 Luggage cover
3 Load assist button
Raising the hardtop
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 immediately
stop the movement of the hardtop.
The hardtop can only be raised when the
luggage cover is closed and the trunk lid is
completely opened.
Press button 3.
The hardtop rises a short distance.
Button 3 comes on brightly. You can
now open the luggage cover.
Controls in detail
Lowering the hardtop
The hardtop can only be lowered when the
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luggage cover is closed and the trunk lid is
completely opened.
Close the luggage cover.
Press button 3.
The hardtop lowers. Button 3 is dimly
lit.
!
Only close the trunk if the roof is com-
pletely lowered. Otherwise you could
damage the hardtop.
If you begin to close the trunk lid before
the hardtop is completely lowered,
button 3 will flash and a warning will
sound.
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