2007 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 83

Safety and Security Occupant safety The roll bar raises automatically in an accident or in a critical driving situation. You can also raise and lower the roll bar manually using the buttons provided. Lowering the roll bar Lift the switch for the retractable hardtop. If the roll bar was raised manually: Press and hold button 2 until the roll bar is lowered. If the roll bar was raised automatically: Press and hold button 1 until you hear the roll bar lock into place. Press and hold button 2 until the roll bar is lowered. Warning! G i When the roll bar is raised automatically, you will hear a ratcheting sound. The buttons for the roll bar are on the center console under the retractable hardtop switch. If the roll bar warning light \ in the tachometer remains lit after starting the engine, there is a malfunction. In the display you see the message Raise roll-over bar. For safety reasons, drive only with the roll bar upright until the malfunction is repaired. Have your vehicle checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Raising the roll bar Lift the switch for the retractable hardtop. Press and hold button 1 until the roll bar is raised. 1 Raise roll bar 2 Lower roll bar The roll bar can be moved manually when the ignition is switched on ( page 39). i If you have raised the roll bar manually using the button, the roll bar will automatically be lowered and then raised again when you close and open the retractable hardtop. 82