2009 Mercedes SLR McLaren Owner's Manual - Page 200

Controls in detail Open air The soft top switch is located on the lower part of the center console. Opening the soft top Push the soft top up by means of the handle as far as it will go. The soft top is released. An acoustic signal indicates that you can now open the soft top electrically. Open soft top switch cover 2. Press and hold button 3, until the soft top has opened completely and until it has locked. While the soft top is opening, the K symbol and the message Top In Operation appear in the multifunction display. The windows open. The opening process is completed. i Make sure that the soft top is dry before opening it. Otherwise, water may enter the interior. Switch on the ignition. Fold down handle 1. Turn the handle clockwise as far as it will go and leave it in this position (release position). ! Leave the handle in the release position. Do Soft top switch cover 2 Cover 3 To open the soft top 4 To close the soft top not turn it back. Otherwise, the locking mechanism could be damaged when closing the soft top. 200