2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SL-Class display

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Roll bar
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.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.
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should be placed in such a manner as not to affect the
movement of the roll bar when being raised.Note:
If the indicator lamps in the switch are blinking or if the
warning lamp in the instrument cluster comes on, then
a malfunction has been detected.
In this case, drive only with the roll bar raised until the
problem has been corrected. Raise the roll bar by
pressing the upper half of the roll bar switch. The
indicator lamps in the switch will go out, however, the
warning lamp in the instrument cluster will stay on.
Have the system checked at your authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center as soon as possible.
Important!
The roll bar is intended to be a safety enhancement to
the other features designed into the vehicle. No system
in any vehicle can eliminate the possibility of serious
injury or fatality in an accident. Properly fastened seat
belts and child restraints must be used!
Wa r n i n g
This vehicle is a two occupant vehicle. The rear
storage area should never be used by any persons.
Raising or lowering of the roll bar could injure rear
seated occupants.Before operating the roll bar switch make sure that
the roll bar’s path is clear and no persons due to
inattention are injured by the moving roll bar.For your own safety we recommend to drive with
the roll bar raised, if• the outside temperature is below +5°F (-15°C)
• the soft top is closed and pets are placed in the
rear storage area.

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Interior lighting
Interior lamps
The switches are located above the inside rear view
mirror.
1Interior lamps are switched on, and off (soft fade)
delayed, when unlocking or locking the vehicle, or
when opening or closing either door. However, there
will be no (soft fade) delay when the key is in
steering lock position 2.2Interior lamps switched off
3Interior lamps switched on continuously
Reading lamps
4Left reading lamp switched on
5Reading lamps switched off
6Right reading lamp switched on
Entrance lamps in footwells, exit lamps in doors
These lamps are switched on and off by the door contact
switches.
Note:
To prevent the vehicle battery from being discharged, do
not leave doors open for a long period of time.
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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Sunshade, manual
To close:
Slide handle of sunshade along Panorama roof and
engage in lock.
To open:
Disengage handle from lock, and guide sunshade until
fully retracted. Do not let the sunshade snap back.
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Wa r n i n g
Do not operate the sunshade while driving.
Adjusting the sunshade while driving could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle.

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Power sunshade
The switch is located above the inside rear view mirror.
Turn key in steering lock to position 2.
1Press and hold to close.
2Press and hold to open.
Wa r n i n g
Do not operate the sunshade while driving.
Adjusting the sunshade while driving could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle.In case the procedure causes potential danger, the
procedure can be immediately halted by releasing
the sunshade switch.

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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Sun visors
Swing sun visors down to protect against sun glare.
If sunlight enters through a side window, disengage
visor from inner mounting (1) and pivot to the side.Illuminated vanity mirror
With the visor engaged in its inner mounting (1), the
lamp can be switched on by opening the cover (2).
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Wa r n i n g !
Do not use the driver’s vanity mirror while driving.
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Interior Storage compartment (eyeglasses compartment) in
the dashboard
1Storage compartment (eyeglasses compartment)
2Button for storage compartment
3Lock
Wa r n i n g !
To help avoid personal injury during a collision or
sudden maneuver, exercise care when stowing
things. Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if
possible.Luggage nets cannot secure hard or heavy objects.

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cluster displayPractical hints Car care Index Opening compartment (1):
Press button (2).
Locking:
Turn master key in lock (3) to the right and remove.
Unlocking:
Turn master key back to vertical position.
Caution!
Keep compartment lids closed. This will prevent stored
objects from being thrown about and injuring vehicle
occupants during an accident or sudden maneuver.
Note:
The storage compartments may be locked and unlocked
by using the master key in lock (3).Interior central locking system
1Initial position (integrated with vehicle central
locking system)
2Separate locking of storage compartments
3Emergency operation