2009 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 61

Safety and security Occupant safety G Observe Safety notes, see page 53. Make sure: RSeat belt 2 is always fitted snugly. RAdjust seat belt 2 so that the shoulder section is located as close as possible to the middle of the shoulder. ! If the outside temperature falls below +5‡ (-15†), the roll bar must be raised manually using the buttons provided to avoid damaging the hydraulics. The roll bar raises automatically in an accident or in a critical driving situation. i When the roll bar is raised automatically, you will hear a ratcheting sound. You can also raise and lower the roll bar manually using the buttons provided. The buttons for the roll bar are on the center console under the retractable hardtop switch. RPlace the lap portion of seat belt 2 as low as possible on your hips. Roll bar G Warning! This vehicle is a two occupant vehicle. The rear storage area is not equipped to properly seat or restrain occupants and therefore is not permitted for use by any persons. Make sure that the roll bar's path of motion is clear and no persons are injured by the moving roll bar. Raising or lowering of the roll bar could injure someone in it's proximity. For your own safety, we recommend to drive with the roll bar raised if the outside temperature is below +5‡ (-15†). G Warning! If the yellow roll bar warning lamp \ in the instrument cluster does not go out after starting the engine, or if it comes on while driving, the roll bar system is not operating properly and may not activate in an accident. At the same time, the message Raise Roll-over Bar appears in the multifunction display. In this case, raise the roll bar manually before continuing to drive. For safety reasons, drive only with the roll bar raised until the malfunction is repaired. Have your vehicle checked at an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. X X X Raising: Lift the switch for the retractable hardtop. Press and hold button 1 until the roll bar is raised. Lowering: Lift the switch for the retractable hardtop. 1 Raise roll bar 2 Lower roll bar If the roll bar was raised manually: X Press and hold button 2 until the roll bar is lowered. If the roll bar was raised automatically: Z The roll bar can be moved manually when the ignition is switched on. 59