Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster 2012 Owner's Manual page 107

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Roof
104
! When opening and closing the roof, make
sure that:
there is sufficient upward clearance, as
R
the roof swings upwards.
there is sufficient clearance behind the
R
vehicle, as the boot lid swings backwards
beyond the bumper.
the boot is only loaded to below the boot
R
separator.
the boot separator is not pushed up by
R
the load.
the boot separator is closed.
R
the boot lid is closed.
R
the outside temperature is above Ò15 †.
R
You could otherwise damage the roof, boot
and other parts of the vehicle.
i
Vehicle dimensions when opening/clos-
ing the roof (
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Make sure that the roof and rear window
are dry and clean before opening the roof.
Otherwise, water or dirt could enter the
vehicle interior or boot.
Opening and closing using the roof
switch
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
When opening or closing the roof, body parts
could be trapped by, for example, the roof
mechanism, boot lid or side windows. There is
a risk of injury.
When raising or lowering the roof, make sure
that no body parts are in the vicinity of moving
components. If someone becomes trapped,
release the button.
page 629).
Y
Opening and closing
Secure the vehicle against rolling away
X
(
page 175).
Y
Close the boot separator (
X
Close the boot lid.
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
X
lock.
Open the cover on the lower centre con-
X
sole.
Roof switch : is located under the cover.
To open: pull soft-top switch : until the
X
entire soft top is stowed away in the boot.
You see the
Vario-roof in operation
Vario-roof in operation
message in the multifunction display. As
soon as the opening procedure has ended,
the message disappears and you hear a
tone.
The front side windows close. The rear side
windows open.
To close: press and hold soft-top switch :
X
until the soft top is fully closed.
You see the
Vario-roof in operation
Vario-roof in operation
message in the multifunction display. As
soon as the closing procedure has ended,
the message disappears and you hear a
tone.
All of the side windows close.
Make sure that all the side windows are
X
fully closed.
page 106).
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