Mercedes-Benz 2006 SL-Class Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Retractable hardtop
Closing the retractable hardtop with
the SmartKey (Convenience feature)
̈ Aim the transmitter eye at the door
handle.
The SmartKey must be in close proxim-
ity to the outside door handle.
̈ Press and hold button until the
retractable hardtop is completely
closed.
The retractable hardtop and the side
windows close. In the tachometer dis-
play you will see the message
Retractable roof Closed
.
Problems when operating the
retractable hardtop
Indicator lamp in the retractable hard-
top switch is flashing
Several conditions may cause the indicator
lamp in the hardtop switch to flash when
activated:
ț The luggage cover in the trunk is not
closed.
̈ Close the luggage cover in the
trunk.
ț The trunk lid is open.
̈ Close the trunk lid.
ț The battery voltage is too low.
̈ Start engine and let run while acti-
vating switch.
Warning! G
If the retractable hardtop does not com-
pletely open or close, a warning sounds and
the retractable hardtop switch flashes. In
the speedometer display you will see K,
in the tachometer display you will see the
message
being lowered
. After about
15 seconds the roof hydraulics lose pres-
sure.
Properly lock the retractable hardtop
(
page 198) before continuing to drive.