2004 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 185

Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Retractable hardtop Opening and closing the retractable hardtop For safety reasons, the retractable hardtop can only be opened and closed when the vehicle is standing still. Warning! Warning! G ! When opening and closing the retractable roof, make sure there is sufficient clearance for the hardtop to move up and the trunk lid to move back the luggage cover is extended and closed the trunk lid is closed no roof luggage carrier is installed the outside temperature is above +5°F (-15°C) Otherwise the roof and trunk of the vehicle could be damaged. G Before operating the switch for the retractable hardtop, make sure that no persons can be injured by the moving parts (retractable roof, roof frame, and trunk lid) due to inattention. Hands must never be placed near the roof frame, upper windshield area, hardtop, shelf behind roll bars, or trunk lid while the retractable hardtop is being raised or lowered. Serious personal injury may occur. If potential danger exists, release the retractable hardtop switch. This immediately interrupts the raising or lowering procedure. You then can operate the hardtop switch to raise or lower the hardtop away from the danger zone. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey from starter switch, take the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you, and lock your vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehicle equipment can cause an accident and/or serious personal injury. ! Never sit or place heavy objects on the rear shelf. Doing so could cause damage to the retractable hardtop and the rear shelf. 184