2007 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 201

Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Warning! G ! When opening and closing the retractable roof, make sure there is sufficient clearance for the retractable hardtop to move up and for the trunk lid to move back the luggage cover is installed, extended and closed the trunk is loaded only to the height of the luggage cover luggage/cargo does not push up the closed luggage cover the trunk lid is closed the outside temperature is above +5°F (-15°C) the roof is dry and clean when opening Otherwise the retractable hardtop and trunk as well as other parts of the vehicle could be damaged. Opening/closing with retractable hardtop switch Warning! When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or the SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the 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. G Before operating the retractable hardtop, make sure there is no danger of anyone being 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 retractable hardtop switch immediately. This immediately interrupts the raising or lowering procedure. ! Never sit or place heavy objects on the rear shelf. Doing so could cause damage to the retractable hardtop and the rear shelf. The retractable hardtop switch is located on the lower part of the center console. 200