Mercedes-Benz SL 320 Operator's Manual page 62

If the roll bar was raised using the
switch, it will be automatically lowered
when activating the soft top switch.
The roll bar will be automatically
raised in an accident or in a potentially
dangerous driving situation. A ratchet
noise can be heard when the roll bar is
automatically raised.
The roll bar can be lowered again after
an automatic deployment by pressing
the upper half of the roll bar switch (for
at least 5 seconds) until the roll bar
drive mechanism audibly engages.
Then press the lower half of the switch
to lower the roll bar.
Warning!
This vehicle is a two occupant
vehicle. The rear storage area should
never be used by any persons.
Raising or lowering of the roll bar
could injure rear seated occupants.
Before operating the roll bar switch
make sure that the roll bar's path is
clear and no persons due to
inattention are injured by the
moving roll bar.
For your own safety we recommend
to drive with the roll bar raised, if
• the outside temperature is below -
15°C (5°F)
• the soft top is closed and pets are
placed in the rear storage area.
Items being transported in the area
behind the seats should be placed in
such a manner as not to affect the
movement of the roll bar when being
raised.
Note:
If the indicator lamps in the switch are
blinking or if the warning lamp in the
instrument cluster comes on, then a
malfunction has been detected.
In this case, drive only with the roll bar
raised until the defect has been
repaired. Raise the roll bar by pressing
the upper half of the roll bar switch.
The indicator lamps in the switch will
go out, however, the warning lamp in
the instrument cluster will stay on.
Have the system checked at your
authorized MERCEDES-BENZ dealer
as soon as possible.
Important!
The roll bar is intended to be a safety
enhancement to the other features
designed into the vehicle. No system in
any vehicle can eliminate the
possibility of serious injury or fatality
in an accident. Properly fastened seat
belts and child restraints must be used!
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