2002 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 146
2002 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
Page 146 highlights
Instruments and controls Hardtop Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index 142 Warning! The raising or lowering procedure of the soft top is not completed if the indicator lamp in the soft top switch: • does not go out (with key in steering lock position 2), • blinks when starting to drive and an alarm sounds. When safe to do so, immediately stop the vehicle and lock the soft top: • Turn key in steering lock to position 2, • Slide soft/hardtop switch forward. Do not drive the car with the hardtop not locked, as that could cause personal injury to you or your passenger, or personal injury or property damage to others. Notes: For safety reasons, the hardtop can only be unlocked while the vehicle is standing still, and within 10 seconds after turning the key to steering lock position 2 or beyond. If the indicator lamp in the soft top switch blinks while activating the switch, the battery voltage may be insufficient - start engine to charge battery before shutting engine off and attempting to unlock the roof again. If the indicator lamp continues to blink, remove the hardtop (see page 137), and have the system checked at your authorized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.