2008 Mercedes SLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 245

Controls in detail Retractable hardtop Unlocked status noticed while driving Warning! Opening and closing the retractable hardtop with the SmartKey* The power windows ( page 235) will also be opened or closed when you operate the retractable hardtop with the SmartKey. Warning! G Stop the vehicle and lock the retractable hardtop before continuing to drive. You could otherwise endanger yourself and others. G Aim transmitter eye at the outside driver's or passenger door handle. The SmartKey must be in close proximity to the respective outside door handle. Stop the vehicle and leave the ignition switched on. To lock the retractable hardtop in its fully closed position, push the retractable hardtop switch forward until the retractable hardtop is fully closed. or: To lock the retractable hardtop in its fully opened position, push the retractable hardtop switch rearward until the retractable hardtop is fully open. Before operating the retractable hardtop, make sure no persons can be injured by the moving parts (retractable roof, roof frame, and trunk lid) due to negligence. 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 can then operate Œ or ‹ to raise or lower the hardtop away from the danger zone. 244