2002 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 151
2002 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
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For safety reasons, the soft top cannot be unlocked while driving. However, if the soft top is not completely locked, it can be locked while driving by pushing the soft/hardtop switch forward. If the indicator lamp in the soft top switch blinks while activating the switch, • the battery voltage may be insufficient - start engine and let run while activating switch, • the system may be overloaded (for example after lowering or raising the soft top approx. 5 consecutive times) - after approx. 2 minutes the soft top switch may be activated again, • and the power supply was interrupted (battery disconnected or empty), the soft top cannot be fully raised or lowered. To raise the soft top, for safety reasons, first remove key from steering lock. Lower soft top by hand into compartment, and resynchronize the power windows. See page 116. To lower the soft top, first resynchronize the power windows. See page 116. If the indicator lamp continues to blink, lock the soft top manually. See page 254. Have the system checked at your authorized MercedesBenz Center as soon as possible. Note: If the roll bar was raised automatically, the process of raising or lowering the soft top will take somewhat longer, as the roll bar must first be lowered. Whenever possible, park vehicle in the shade as continuous exposure to sun rays can prematurely deteriorate the soft top material. Permanent creases in the plastic window, caused by storage of the soft top in the storage compartment, cannot be avoided. The soft top may become moldy if it is kept in the storage compartment for an extended period. Therefore, we recommend raising and airing it thoroughly with the side windows open (do not expose it to the sun) at regular intervals during the wet and cold seasons. Soft top Instruments and controls Operation Driving 147 Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index
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