2002 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 258
2002 Mercedes SL-Class Manual
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Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Raising soft top manually Raising soft top manually In case of malfunction, the power soft top can also be raised manually. This procedure should be performed with great care by 2 persons. A combination open-end/Allenhead wrench in the vehicle tool kit is required for this job. 1. Open doors or lower windows. 2. Lower roll bar with roll bar switch. If the roll bar cannot be lowered, the soft top can be carefully guided over the roll bar. 3. For safety reasons, remove key from steering lock. Warning! Do not place your hands near the roll bar, soft top frame, upper windshield area or soft top storage compartment while the soft top is being locked. Serious personal injury may occur. 254 1 P77.30-0332-26 4. Unlock soft top storage compartment lock, located on vehicle right side: Place open-end wrench on bolt between roll bar and storage compartment cover. Turn wrench (1) towards rear of vehicle. Open storage compartment cover and place in upright position (2).