2000 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 122

Instruments and controls Operation Driving Instrument cluster display Practical hints Car care Technical data Index Interior equipment Roll bar 118 If the roll bar was raised using the switch, it will be automatically lowered when activating the soft top switch. The roll bar will be automatically raised in an accident or in a potentially dangerous driving situation. A ratchet noise can be heard when the roll bar is automatically raised. The roll bar can be lowered again after an automatic deployment by pressing the upper half of the roll bar switch (for at least 5 seconds) until the roll bar drive mechanism audibly engages. Then press the lower half of the switch to lower the roll bar. P91.59-0202-26 The switch is located in the center console. Turn key in steering lock to position 2. Press switch Upper half = to raise Lower half = to lower The lowering or raising procedure is immediately interrupted by releasing the roll bar switch.