Mercedes-Benz SL 2008 Owner's Manual page 158

Opening
i
Make sure that the roof and rear window
are dry before opening the roof. Otherwise,
water could enter the interior or boot.
Engage the parking brake (
X
Y
Make sure that the boot separator is closed
X
( page 156).
Y
Close the boot lid.
X
Make sure that the key is in position 2 in
X
the ignition lock.
Pull the roof switch in the direction of arrow
X
2 until the soft-top has been fully retrac-
ted into the boot and the Vario-roof in
operation message disappears from the
multi-function display.
Closing
Engage the parking brake (
X
Y
Make sure that the boot separator is closed
X
( page 156).
Y
Close the boot lid.
X
* optional
Make sure that the key is in position 2 in
X
the ignition lock.
Press the roof switch in the direction of
X
arrow 1 until the soft-top has been fully
retracted into the boot and the Vario-
page 98).
roof in operation message disappears
from the multi-function display.
With the key
G Risk of injury
When opening or closing the roof, make
sure that nobody is trapped or injured by
moving parts such as the boot lid, the
hinged roof or the roof linkage.
If there is a risk of entrapment, immediately
release the k or j button on the key.
The roof folding mechanism stops immedi-
ately.
page 98).
Opening/closing the roof
Using the key to open and close the roof
Opening
Point the tip of the key at the door handle.
X
Press and hold the k button until the
X
roof is fully opened.
The seat ventilation* on the driver's seat is
switched on. The side windows open.
Closing
Point the tip of the key at the door handle.
X
Press and hold the j button until the
X
roof is fully closed.
The roof and side windows close.
Controls
Z
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