Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG, Operator'S Manual

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Controls in detail
Retractable hardtop
왘
Pull up on the hardtop switch as indi-
cated by the arrow until the hardtop is
completely lowered into its trunk stor-
age compartment and the indicator
lamp in the hardtop switch goes out.
The multifunction display will briefly
show the message
K Retractable roof Open .
Closing the retractable hardtop with
the switch
Before pressing the hardtop switch, you
must make sure
앫
the parking brake is engaged
(
컄
page 50)
앫 the luggage cover is closed
(
컄 page 197)
앫 the trunk lid is closed
앫
the ignition is switched on
왘
Press the hardtop switch as indicated
by the arrow until the hardtop is com-
pletely closed and locked and the indi-
cator lamp in the hardtop switch goes
out.
The multifunction display will briefly
show the message
+ Retractable roof Closed .
i
Be sure that the roof is dry before you
open it. Otherwise water may enter the
trunk interior.
Warning!
G
If the retractable hardtop is not fully opened
or closed, a warning will sound after 15 sec-
onds, pressure in the hardtop’s hydraulic
system will drop and the hardtop will lower.
Be sure to keep the hardtop switch pulled or
pressed until the hardtop is fully opened or
closed. The hydraulic pump will then shut
off.
To prevent possible accidents, drive the ve-
hicle only with the hardtop either completely
closed and locked, or fully lowered into its
storage compartment.