Soft Top - Mercedes-Benz 380 SL 1985 Owner's Manual

Soft Top

If possible, park vehicle in the
shade as continuous exposure to
sun rays can prematurely deterior­
ate of the soft top material.
To lower or raise the soft top or to
remove or attach the hardtop, find
two locking handles in a bag
stowed in the glove compartment.
They are used to engage or disen­
gage locks (4). Put locking handles
back into the glove compartment
after use.
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Lowering the soft top:
A wet or frozen top must not be
folded until thawed and dry.
Open side windows or doors before
raising or lowering the soft top.
1. Unlock rear bow (2) and com­
partment cover (3) by rotating
lever (1) to position C. Lever will
automatically return to position
B. If the rear bow cannot be
raised in this position, move
lever (10) to position E.
2. Lift rear bow to an upright posi­
tion. In doing this, be sure the
rear window is folded inward
free of kinks.
3. Open top storage compartment
cover (3).
4. Disengage top framework at
front by turning locks (4)
inwards. Remove handle after
turning lock.
5. Bring the front bow back. Make
sure that the frame bow (arrow)
pivots to its rearmost position,
to prevent damage to the top.