Mercedes-Benz SL 55 Automobile User Manual


 
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Controls in detail
Retractable hardtop
Locking the retractable hardtop after
raising/lowering
If the retractable hardtop is not properly
locked, lock it as described below.
Unlocked status noticed when stopped
̈ Switch on ignition.
̈ To lock the hardtop in its fully closed
position, press hardtop switch forward.
The message
+
Vario-Roof Closed
appears in
the multifunction display.
or:
̈ To lock the hardtop in its fully opened
position, pull up on the hardtop switch.
The message K
Vario-Roof Open
appears in the multifunction display.
Unlocked status noticed while driving
̈ Stop the vehicle.
̈ Leave the ignition switched on.
̈ To lock the hardtop in its fully closed
position, press hardtop switch forward.
The message
+
Vario-Roof Closed
appears in
the multifunction display.
or:
̈ To lock the hardtop in its fully opened
position, pull up on the hardtop switch.
The message K
Vario-Roof Open
appears in the multifunction display.
Warning! G
The hardtop is not fully closed and locked or
not fully opened and locked if:
ț the indicator light in the hardtop switch
remains lit
ț the message K
in operation!
is
shown in the multifunction display and
the indicator lamp in the hardtop switch
does not go out
ț the indicator lamp flashes and a warning
sounds for 10 seconds and the message
K
Lock Vario-Roof
is shown in
the multifunction display when starting
to drive
Warning! G
Stop the vehicle and lock the hardtop before
continuing to drive. You could otherwise en-
danger yourself and others.