2009 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 60

Safety and security Occupant safety Roll bars (cabriolet) G Warning! Make sure nothing is blocking the roll bars' path of motion. Otherwise someone could be injured when the roll bars are raised. The rear seat head restraints should therefore always be in the raised position when the rear seat is occupied. The roll bars are integrated into the rear seat head restraints. To raise the rear seat head restraints, see (Y page 89). The roll bars raise automatically in an accident or in a critical driving situation. Mercedes-Benz Center to have the roll bars lowered. Do not attempt to lower the roll bars manually with the soft top closed. Lowering the roll bars manually with the soft top closed may impair the function of the roll bars. Children in the vehicle Safety notes If an infant or child is traveling with you in the vehicle: X Secure the child using an infant or child restraint appropriate to the age and size of the child. X Make sure the infant or child is properly secured at all times while the vehicle is in motion. i When the roll bars are raised automatically, you will hear a ratcheting sound and, if lowered, the rear seat head restraints will also rise. You cannot lower the rear seat head restraints with the rear seat head restraint lowering switch (Y page 89) when the roll bars are in the raised position. Also, you cannot operate the soft top using the soft top switch when the roll bars are in the raised position. You can manually lower the roll bars again when the soft top is open (Y page 322). With the soft top closed, contact an authorized G Warning! If the yellow roll bar warning lamp \ in the clock does not go out after starting the engine, or if it comes on while driving, then the roll bar system is not operating properly and may not activate in an accident. In this case, raise the roll bars manually before continuing to drive. For safety reasons, drive only with the roll bars raised until the malfunction is repaired. Have your vehicle checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. 58