Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual page 150

Instruments
Operation
and controls
Soft top
If the soft top switch is held or is released and slid
forward again within approx. 2 seconds, the side
windows will close. If the roll bar was previously in the
upright position, it will return to that position.
However, the side windows and the roll bar can also be
activated using their respective switches.
Instrument
Driving
cluster display
3
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Practical hints Car care
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Warning!
The soft top is not locked:
• if the indicator lamp in the soft top switch does
not go out (key in steering lock position 2),
• if the indicator lamp blinks, and a warning
sounds for 10 seconds when starting to drive.
Stop the vehicle and before continuing to drive,
lock the soft top:
The key should be in steering lock position 2.
Slide soft top switch forward.
If the soft top is not locked, it may fold back or
forward when driving.
During soft top operation, do not place your hands
near the roll bar, soft top frame, upper windshield
area or soft top storage compartment. Serious
personal injury may occur.
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