Important Safety Notes - Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT Coupe Operator's Manual

Soft top (Roadster)
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Problems with the side windows
G
WARNING
If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side window
closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing feature is then not active. Parts of the
body could be trapped in the closing area in the process. This poses an increased risk of injury
or even fatal injury.
Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. To stop the closing process, release
the switch or push the switch again to reopen the side window.
Problem
A side window will not
close.
A side window will not
close.
Soft top (Roadster)

Important safety notes

G WARNING
If you do not lock the closed soft top, it may
open during a journey. This could cause you
to lose control of the vehicle. There is a risk
of an accident.
Only drive with the soft top fully open or
locked closed.
G
WARNING
If you do not fully open/close the soft top, the
soft-top hydraulics depressurize after a short
time. This causes the soft top to lower
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
Objects prevent it from closing.
Remove the objects.
X
Close the side window.
X
You cannot see the cause.
If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens again
slightly:
Immediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding
X
switch again until the side window has closed.
The side window is closed with increased force.
If a side window is obstructed again during closing and reopens
again slightly:
Immediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding
X
switch again until the side window has closed.
The side window is closed without the anti-entrapment feature.
You can open or close the soft top:
R
R
If there is a strong head wind, it may not be
possible to close the soft top fully. In order to
close the soft top fully, reduce speed or stop.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you only open or close the
soft top when the vehicle is stationary.
unexpectedly and may cause you or others to
be trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Always open or close the soft top completely.
if the vehicle is stationary or
if the speed does not exceed 30 mph
(50 km/h)