Mercedes-Benz SLK 2014, Owner'S Manual

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there is sufficient upward clearance, as
the roof swings upwards.
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there is sufficient clearance behind the
vehicle, as the boot lid swings backwards
beyond the bumper.
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the boot is only loaded to below the boot
separator.
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the boot separator is not pushed up by
the load.
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the boot separator is closed.
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the boot lid is closed.
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the outside temperature is above Ò 15 †.
You could otherwise damage the roof, boot
and other parts of the vehicle.
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The vehicle's dimensions when opening/
closing the roof (
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page 349).
i Make sure that the roof and rear window
are dry and clean before opening the roof.
Otherwise, water or dirt could enter the
vehicle interior or boot.
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, boot 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.
Opening and closing
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Secure the vehicle against rolling away
(
Y
page 162).
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Close the boot separator (
Y
page 90).
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Close the boot lid.
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Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.
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Open the cover on the lower centre con-
sole.
Roof switch : is located under the cover.
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To open: pull soft-top switch : until the
entire soft top is stowed away in the boot.
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.
The front side windows close. The rear side
windows open.
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To close: press and hold soft-top 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 close.
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Make sure that all the side windows are
fully closed.
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If you operate the roof switch and the
Close Close boot boot separator separator message appears
in the multifunction display, the boot sep-
arator has not been closed correctly.
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