2006 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 253

Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Opening and closing the retractable hardtop For safety reasons, the retractable hardtop can only be opened and closed when the vehicle is standing still. Warning! Warning! G ! When opening and closing the retractable hardtop, make sure there is sufficient clearance for the retractable hardtop to move up and the trunk lid to move back the cargo compartment cover is extended and closed the trunk is only loaded to the height of the cargo compartment cover the luggage/cargo does not push the closed cargo compartment cover up the trunk lid is closed no roof luggage carrier is installed the outside temperature is above +5°F (-15°C) Otherwise the roof and other parts of the vehicle could be damaged. G Before operating the switch for the retractable hardtop, make sure no persons are injured by the moving parts (retractable hardtop, roof frame, and trunk lid). Hands must never be placed near the roof frame, upper windshield area, retractable hardtop, shelf behind roll bars, or trunk lid while the retractable hardtop is being raised or lowered. Serious personal injury may occur. If potential danger exists, release the retractable hardtop switch. This immediately interrupts the raising or lowering procedure. You can then operate the retractable hardtop switch to raise or lower the retractable hardtop away from the danger zone. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment may cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. ! Never sit or place heavy objects on the rear shelf. Doing so could cause damage to the retractable hardtop and the rear shelf. 252