Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Operator's Manual page 289

Practical hints
What to do if ...
Problem
C
The yellow roll bar warning lamp
comes on or flickers when the
engine is running.
Warning!
If the roll bar warning lamp does not come
on, does not go out after a long time, flickers
or comes on while driving as described
above, then the roll bar system is not oper-
ating properly and may not activate in an ac-
cident. In this case, raise the roll bar
manually ( page 69) before continuing to
drive.
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Possible cause
The roll bar is not operational.
G
Suggested solution
For safety reasons, always have the
roll bar raised when driving with the
retractable hardtop open. Attempt to
raise the roll bar manually.
Have the roll bar checked by an au-
thorized Mercedes-Benz Center.