2008 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 207

Controls in detail Retractable hardtop The retractable hardtop switch is located on the lower part of the center console. Opening Opening/closing with the SmartKey Warning! i Make sure the retractable hardtop is dry before you open it. Otherwise water may enter the trunk interior. G Pull up on the retractable hardtop switch as indicated by arrow 1 until the retractable hardtop is completely lowered into its trunk storage compartment. The multifunction display will briefly show the message K Retractable Roof In Operation. Closing Press down on the retractable hardtop switch as indicated by arrow 2 until the retractable hardtop is completely closed and locked. The multifunction display will briefly show the message K Retractable Roof In Operation. 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 the respective button on the SmartKey. This immediately interrupts the raising or lowering procedure. You then can press button Œ or ‹ to raise or lower the hardtop away from the danger zone. Retractable hardtop switch 1 Opening 2 Closing Engage the parking brake ( page 55). Close the luggage cover, see "Luggage cover" ( page 210). Close the trunk lid. Switch on the ignition ( page 40). 206