For safety reasons, the soft top cannot be unlocked
while driving.
If the indicator lamp continues to blink, lock the soft top
manually. See page 253.
However, if the soft top is not completely locked, it can
be locked while driving by pushing the soft/hardtop
switch forward.
Have the system checked at your authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center as soon as possible.
Note:
If the indicator lamp in the soft top switch blinks while
activating the switch,
If the roll bar was raised automatically, the process of
raising or lowering the soft top will take somewhat
longer, as the roll bar must first be lowered.
•
the battery voltage may be insufficient - start engine
and let run while activating switch,
Whenever possible, park vehicle in the shade as
continuous exposure to sun rays can prematurely
deteriorate the soft top material.
•
the system may be overloaded (for example after
lowering or raising the soft top approx.
5
soft top switch may be activated again,
consecutive times) - after approx. 2 minutes the
Permanent creases in the plastic window, caused by
storage of the soft top in the storage compartment,
cannot be avoided.
•
and the power supply was interrupted (battery
disconnected or empty), the soft top cannot be fully
raised or lowered.
The soft top may become moldy if it is kept in the
storage compartment for an extended period.
To raise the soft top, for safety reasons, first remove key
from steering lock. Lower soft top by hand into
compartment, and resynchronize the power windows.
See page 116.
Therefore, we recommend raising and airing it
thoroughly with the side windows open (do not expose
it to the sun) at regular intervals during the wet and
cold seasons.
To lower the soft top, first resynchronize the power
windows. See page 116.
Soft top
147
Instruments
and controls
Instrument
cluster display
Technical
data
Operation
Driving
Practical hints
Car care
Index
| Categories | Mercedes-Benz Manuals, Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Manuals |
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| Document Type | Free Auto PDF Owners Manual Download. |
| Tags | Mercedes-Benz R129, Mercedes-Benz SL500, Mercedes-Benz SL600 |
| Model Year | 2000 |
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| Publisher | mbusa.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | Mercedes-Benz SL-Class |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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