2004 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 71

Safety and Security Occupant safety Lowering the roll bar If the roll bar was raised manually: Lift the switch for the retractable hardtop. Press and hold button 1 until the roll bar is lowered. If the roll bar was raised automatically: Press and hold button 2 until you hear the roll bar lock into place. Press and hold button 1 until the roll bar is lowered. Children in the vehicle If an infant or child is traveling with you in the vehicle: Secure the child using an infant or child restraint appropriate to the age and size of the child and recommended for use by Mercedes-Benz. Make sure the infant or child is properly secured by a belt at all times while the vehicle is in motion. Infant and child restraint seats and information on choosing an appropriate restraint system can be obtained from any Mercedes-Benz Center. Infant and child restraint systems Only use a BabySmartTM1compatible child restraint for the front passenger seat in this vehicle. We recommend all infants and children be properly restrained at all times while the vehicle is in motion. The passenger lap-shoulder belt has a special seat belt retractor for the secure fastening of child restraints. To fasten a child restraint follow child restraint instructions for mounting. Then pull the shoulder belt out completely and let it retract. During the seat belt retraction a ratcheting sound can be heard to indicate that the special seat belt retractor is activated. The belt is now locked. Push down on child restraint to take up any slack. To deactivate, release seat belt buckle and let seat belt retract completely. The seat belt can again be used in the usual manner. 1 i If you raised the roll bar manually using the button, the roll bar will be automatically lowered and then raised again when you close and open the retractable hardtop. BabySmartTM is a trademark of Siemens Automotive Corp. 70