Mercedes-Benz 2006 SLK 55 AMG Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Retractable hardtop
Opening and closing the retractable
hardtop with the SmartKey*
The power windows (
page 246) will also
be opened or closed when you operate the
retractable hardtop with the SmartKey.
̈ Aim transmitter eye at the outside
driver’s or passenger door handle.
The SmartKey must be in close proxim-
ity to the respective outside door han-
dle.
Opening (Summer opening feature)
̈ Press and hold unlock button Œ un-
til the retractable hardtop is complete-
ly open.
The retractable hardtop and windows
begin to open after approximately
1 second. In the multifunction display
you will see the message
Retractable
roof in operation
.
̈ Release button Œ on the SmartKey
to interrupt procedure.
Warning! G
Before operating the retractable hardtop,
make sure no persons can be injured by the
moving parts (retractable roof, roof frame,
and trunk lid) due to negligence.
Hands must never be placed near the roof
frame, upper windshield area, hardtop, shelf
behind roll bars, or trunk lid while the re-
tractable hardtop is being raised or lowered.
Serious personal injury may occur.
If potential danger exists, release the re-
spective button on the SmartKey. This im-
mediately interrupts the raising or lowering
procedure. You can then operate Œ
or to raise or lower the hardtop away
from the danger zone.