2003 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 218

Practical hints Opening/closing in an emergency At the same time, reach from each side of the trunk underneath the bottom half of retractable hardtop 7. In a smooth motion, pull up on the retractable hardtop in the direction of the arrow until the bottom half of the retractable hardtop is standing vertically. Complete the next steps simultaneously. Have one person stand on each side of the vehicle. Move the retractable hardtop with one hand in the direction of the arrow. With the other hand, guide pins 8 belonging to the retractable hardtop locking mechanism into corresponding holes 9 located in the upper edges of the windshield. Warning! Warning! G Do not place your hands near the upper windshield area, trunk lid, or between roof panels while the retractable hardtop is being raised and locked. Serious personal injury may occur. G Do not place your hands in areas marked X. Serious personal injury may occur. 7 Bottom half of retractable hardtop Have each person stand on either side of the trunk. 8 Pins for the retractable hardtop locking mechanism 9 Holes for the pins 218