2011 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 166

164 Useful features Controls in detail Hardtop : can only be raised or lowered when luggage cover ; is closed and the trunk lid is completely opened. X Raising the hardtop: Press load assist button =. Retracted hardtop : rises a short distance. Load assist button = comes on brightly. You can now open luggage cover ;. X Securing luggage: Pull strap : out of holder ;. X Secure the luggage with strap : so that it cannot move. X Insert strap : into latch =. X Releasing strap: Press release button ? and guide strap : back to holder ;. X Lowering the hardtop: Close luggage cover ;. X Press load assist button =. Hardtop : lowers. Load assist button = is dimly lit. Load assist in the trunk To facilitate trunk loading after opening the trunk lid, use the load assist feature to raise the retracted hardtop from its storage position in the trunk. ! Only close the trunk if the hardtop is completely lowered. Otherwise you could damage the hardtop. If you begin to close the trunk lid before the hardtop is completely lowered, the load assist button will flash and a warning will sound. Useful features Cup holder G Warning! In order to help prevent spilling liquids on vehicle occupants and/or vehicle equipment, only use containers that fit into the cup holder. Use lids on open containers and do not fill containers to a height where the contents, especially hot liquids, could spill G Warning! To prevent injuries, make sure that there is no possibility of body parts getting caught in moving parts. If potential danger exists, press the switch again. This will immediately stop the movement of the hardtop.