2002 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 123

Warning This vehicle is a two occupant vehicle. The rear storage area should never be used by any persons. Raising or lowering of the roll bar could injure rear seated occupants. Before operating the roll bar switch make sure that the roll bar's path is clear and no persons due to inattention are injured by the moving roll bar. For your own safety we recommend to drive with the roll bar raised, if • the outside temperature is below +5°F (-15°C) • the soft top is closed and pets are placed in the rear storage area. Items being transported in the area behind the seats should be placed in such a manner as not to affect the movement of the roll bar when being raised. Note: If the indicator lamps in the switch are blinking or if the warning lamp in the instrument cluster comes on, then a malfunction has been detected. In this case, drive only with the roll bar raised until the problem has been corrected. Raise the roll bar by pressing the upper half of the roll bar switch. The indicator lamps in the switch will go out, however, the warning lamp in the instrument cluster will stay on. Have the system checked at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible. Important! The roll bar is intended to be a safety enhancement to the other features designed into the vehicle. No system in any vehicle can eliminate the possibility of serious injury or fatality in an accident. Properly fastened seat belts and child restraints must be used! Interior equipment Instruments and controls Operation Driving 119 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index