Important Safety Notes - Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual

Roof
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Problems with the side windows
G
WARNING
Closing the side windows with increased force or without the anti-entrapment feature could lead
to serious or even fatal injury. Make sure that nobody can become trapped when closing the side
windows.
G
WARNING
Pulling and holding the switch to close the door window immediately after it had been blocked
two times will cause the door window to close without the anti-entrapment feature for as long
as you hold the switch.
Problem
A side window cannot
be closed because it is
blocked by objects, e.g.
leaves in the window
guide.
A side window cannot
be closed and you
cannot see the cause.
Roof

Important safety notes

G
WARNING
Always open or close the roof fully before
driving.
If the roof does not open or close fully, the
roof hydraulic system is depressurized and
the roof is lowered:
after about seven minutes if the ignition is
R
switched on
after about
R
15 seconds if the ignition is switched off
Possible causes/consequences and M Solutions
X
Remove the objects.
X
Close the side window.
If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens again
slightly:
X
Immediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding
switch again until the side window has closed.
The side window is closed with increased force.
If a side window is obstructed again during closing and reopens
again slightly:
X
Immediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding
switch again until the side window has closed.
The side window is closed without the anti-entrapment feature.
A warning tone sounds shortly beforehand.
The K symbol and
Lowering
message appear in the
multifunction display.
Lock the roof again before driving on.
Otherwise, the unlocked roof could open
during the journey and cause you to lose
control of your vehicle. You and/or other
persons could be injured as a result.
G
WARNING
Closing the roof manually is a complex,
technically challenging procedure.
Vario-Roof