Mercedes-Benz SL Operator's Manual page 104

Roof
102
! When opening and closing the roof, make
sure that:
there is sufficient clearance, as the roof
R
swings upwards.
there is sufficient clearance behind the
R
vehicle, as the trunk lid swings
backwards beyond the bumper.
the trunk is only loaded to below the
R
trunk partition.
the trunk partition is not pushed up by
R
the load.
the trunk partition is closed.
R
the trunk lid is closed.
R
the outside temperature is above 5 ‡
R
(Ò15 †).
You could otherwise damage the roof,
trunk and other parts of the vehicle.
i
The vehicle's dimensions when opening/
closing the roof (
i
Make sure that the roof and rear window
are clean and dry before opening the roof.
Otherwise, water or dirt could enter the
vehicle interior or trunk.
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, trunk 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 616).
Y
Opening and closing
Secure the vehicle against rolling away
X
( page 175).
Y
Close the trunk partition (
X
Close the trunk lid.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
X
ignition lock.
Open the cover in the lower center console.
X
Roof switch : is located under the cover.
To open: pull soft-top switch : until the
X
entire soft top is stowed away in the trunk.
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.
All of the side windows open.
To close: press and hold soft-top
X
switch : 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 open.
To close all side windows, pull the switch
X
under the cover of the center console
( page 98).
Y
page 104).
Y