Mercedes-Benz S 320, Operator'S Manual

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168 Soft top
Technical
data
Instruments
and controls
Operation Driving
Instrument
cluster display
Practical hints Car care Index
Note:
For safety reasons, the soft top cannot be raised while
driving.
Warning!
The soft top is not fully closed and locked:
• if the indicator lamp in the soft top switch does
not got out (electronic key in steering lock
position 2).
• if the indicator lamp blinks, and a signal
sounds for 10 seconds when starting to drive.
Stop the vehicle and before continuing to drive,
close and lock the soft top.
If the soft top is not locked, it may fold back or
forward when driving.
During soft top operation, do not place your hands
near the roll bar, soft top frame, upper windshield
area or soft top storage compartment. Serious
personal injury may occur.
To prevent possible accidents, drive the vehicle
only with the soft top either completely closed and
locked, or fully lowered into its storage
compartment.