Mercedes-Benz SLK-CLASS Operator's Manual page 17

Locking the retractable hardtop after
raising/lowering
Warning!
Be sure to keep the hardtop switch pushed
until the hardtop is fully opened or closed.
The hydraulic pump will then shut off.
To prevent possible accidents, drive the ve-
hicle only with the hardtop either completely
closed and locked, or fully lowered into its
storage compartment.
Warning!
If the retractable hardtop does not com-
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pletely open or close, the roof hydraulics will
lose pressure and the retractable hardtop is
lowered
after approximately 7 minutes when the
ignition is switched on.
after approximately 15 seconds when
the ignition is switched off.
Shortly before the hardtop is lowered, a
warning will sound. In the multifunction dis-
play you will see K and the message
Retractable roof being opened.
Properly lock the retractable hardtop
before continuing to drive ( page 256).
Controls in detail
Retractable hardtop
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Warning!
The hardtop is not fully closed and locked or
not fully opened and locked if:
the message Retractable roof in
operation is shown in the multifunc-
tion display
a warning sounds for 10 seconds when
driving and a message in the multifunc-
tion display appears ( page 381).
If the retractable hardtop is not properly
locked, lock it as described below.
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