2009 Mercedes SL-Class Owner's Manual - Page 186

Controls in detail Loading and storing X X X X Securing luggage: Pull strap 1 out of holder 2. Secure the luggage with the strap so that it cannot move. Insert strap 1 into latch 3. Releasing strap: Press release button 4 and guide strap 1 back to holder 2. ! Only close the trunk if the hardtop is completely lowered. Otherwise you could damage the hardtop. If you begin to close the trunk lid before the hardtop is completely lowered, the load assist button will flash and a warning will sound. Load assist in the trunk To facilitate trunk loading after opening the trunk lid, use the load assist feature to raise the retracted hardtop from its storage position in the trunk. 1 Retracted hardtop 2 Luggage cover 3 Load assist button G Warning! To prevent injuries, make sure that there is no possibility of body parts getting caught in moving parts. If potential danger exists, press the switch again. This will immediately stop the movement of the hardtop. Hardtop 1 can only be raised or lowered when luggage cover 2 is closed and the trunk lid is completely opened. X Raising the hardtop: Press button 3. Hardtop 1 rises a short distance. Button 3 comes on brightly. You can now open luggage cover 2. X X Lowering the hardtop: Close luggage cover 2. Press button 3. Hardtop 1 lowers. Button 3 is dimly lit. 184