Mercedes-Benz 2003 SLK 230 Kompressor Operator's Manual page 130

Controls in detail
Retractable hardtop
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When opening and closing the retract-
able hardtop, make sure that
there is sufficient clearance for the
retractable hardtop to move up and
the trunk lid to move back
the luggage cover is extended and
closed
the trunk lid is closed
no roof luggage carrier is installed
the outside temperature is above
+5°F (-15°C)
Otherwise the retractable hardtop and
trunk of the vehicle could be damaged.
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Keep luggage cover in trunk in the open
position to prevent closing the retract-
able hardtop unintentionally while a
roof luggage carrier is installed.
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Luggage cover
The luggage cover is located in the trunk.
1 Handle
2 Holders
Closing luggage cover
Pull out the luggage cover using
handle 1.
Hook the luggage cover into left and
right side holders 2.
Opening luggage cover
Unhook luggage cover from side
holders 2.
While holding onto handle 1, guide lug-
gage cover back into its storage com-
partment.
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To prevent damage to the retractable
hardtop or luggage/cargo when lower-
ing the retractable hardtop
load trunk only to the height of the
luggage cover
do not permit luggage/cargo to
push up the closed luggage cover
do not load anything on top of or in
front of the luggage cover
do not place anything on the shelf
behind the roll bars