2016 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK-Class roof

over or be flung around and thereby hit vehicleoccupants. There is a risk of injury, particu-
larly in the event of sudden braking or a sud-
den change in direction.
Always store objects so that they cannot be
flung around. Secure objects, luggage or
loads against slipping or tipping before the
journey.
!The trunk lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
!Only close the trunk once the roof is low-
ered completely. Otherwise, you could
damage the roof.
If you close the trunk lid before the roof is
lowered completely, the loading aid switch
lights up and a warning tone sounds.
iOpening dimensions of the trunk lid
(
Ypage 352).
Do not leave the SmartKey in the trunk. You
could otherwise lock yourself out.
The trunk lid can be:
Ropened/closed from outside
Ropened automatically from outside
Rlocked separately
Runlocked with the mechanical key
Ropened with the emergency release button
Opening/closing from outside
Opening
XPress the %button on the key.
XPull handle :.
XRaise the trunk lid.
Closing
XPull the trunk lid down using recess :.
XLock the vehicle if necessary with the &
button on the SmartKey or with KEYLESS-
GO.
If a KEYLESS-GO key is detected in the trunk,
the trunk lid cannot be locked and will open
again.
Opening automatically from outside
General notes
!The trunk lid swings upwards when
opened. Therefore, make sure that there is
sufficient clearance above the trunk lid.
iOpening dimensions of the trunk lid
(
Ypage 352).
Opening
You can open the trunk lid automatically
using the handle in the trunk lid.
XIf the trunk lid is unlocked, pull the trunk lid
handle and let it go again immediately.
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:Left
;Right
XTurn the SmartKey to position1or 2in the
ignition lock.
XTo open manually: press and hold the cor-
responding switch.
XTo open fully: press the switch beyond the
point of resistance and release it.
Automatic operation is started.
XTo close manually: pull the corresponding
switch and hold it.
XTo close fully: pull the switch beyond the
point of resistance and release it.
Automatic operation is started.
XTo interrupt automatic operation: press
or pull the corresponding switch again.
You can continue to operate the side windows
after you switch off the engine. This function
is available for up to five minutes or until the
driver's or front-passenger door is opened.
Opening and closing all side windows
Using the switch on the center console
You can use the switch on the center console
to close all side windows simultaneously.
XOpen the cover in the lower center console.
The switch for all side windows is under the
cover.
XTo open all side windows: press but-
ton :to the point of resistance.
XTo open all side windows fully: press
switch :beyond the point of resistance.
All side windows open simultaneously.
iIf, after opening the windows, you then
close a side window using the switch on the door control panel, the other side windows
will remain open. To close the other side
windows, you must pull the switch on the
center console and hold it. The front side
window will close first, then the rear side
windows.
XTo close all side windows: pull switch:.
The rear side windows close after the front
side windows.
XMake sure that all the side windows are
fully closed.
When the roof is open, only the two front side windows can be operated using the switch on
the center console.
Using the SmartKey
GWARNING
When using the convenience closing feature,
parts of the body could be trapped in the clos-
ing area when a side window is being closed.
There is a risk of injury.
Observe the complete closing procedure
when the convenience closing feature is oper-
ating. Make sure that no body parts are in
close proximity during the closing procedure.
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If someone is trapped:
XRelease the&button immediately.
XPress and hold the %button until the
side windows open again.
You can use the SmartKey to open or close all side windows simultaneously.
XClose the roof (Ypage 87).
XOpen the trunk partition (Ypage 88).
XPoint the tip of the SmartKey at the driver'sdoor handle.
XTo open all side windows: press the%
button on the key until the side windows
are fully opened.
XTo interrupt the opening procedure:
release the %button.
XTo close all side windows: press the&
button on the key until the side windows
are fully closed.
XTo interrupt the closing procedure:
release the &button.
Convenience closing with KEYLESS-GO
GWARNING
When using the convenience closing feature,
parts of the body could be trapped in the clos-
ing area when a side window is being closed.
There is a risk of injury.
Observe the complete closing procedure
when the convenience closing feature is oper-
ating. Make sure that no body parts are in
close proximity during the closing procedure.
If someone is trapped:
XRelease the recessed sensor surface on the
door handle immediately.
XPull the door handle immediately and hold
it until the side windows open again.
With KEYLESS-GO you can close all side win-
dows simultaneously. The KEYLESS-GO key
must be outside the vehicle. All the doors
must be closed.
XTouch recessed sensor surface :on the
door handle until the side windows are fully
closed.
iMake sure you only touch recessed sen-
sor surface :.
XMake sure that all the side windows are
closed.
XTo interrupt convenience closing:
release recessed sensor surface :on the
door handle.
Resetting the side windows
If a side window can no longer be closed fully,
you must reset it.
XClose all the doors.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
XPull the corresponding switch on the door
control panel until the side window is com- pletely closed (
Ypage 83).
XHold the switch for an additional second.
If the side window opens again slightly:
XImmediately pull the corresponding switch
on the door control panel until the side win-
dow is completely closed (
Ypage 83).
XHold the switch for an additional second.
XIf the respective side window remains
closed after the button is released, then it
has been set correctly. If this is not the
case, repeat the steps above again.
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Problems with the side windows
GWARNING
If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side window
closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing feature is then not active. Parts of the
body could be trapped in the closing area in the process. This poses an increased risk of injury or
even fatal injury.
Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. To stop the closing process, release
the switch or push the switch again to reopen the side window.
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
A side window cannot
be closed because it is
blocked by objects, e.g.
leaves in the window
guide.XRemove the objects.
XClose the side window.
A side window cannot
be closed and you can-
not see the cause.If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens again
slightly:
XImmediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding
switch again until the side window has closed.
The side window is closed with increased force.
If a side window is obstructed again during closing and reopens
again slightly:
XImmediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding
switch again until the side window has closed.
The side window is closed without the anti-entrapment feature.
Roof
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you do not fully open/close the soft top, the
soft-top hydraulics depressurize after a short
time. This causes the soft top to lower unex-
pectedly and may cause you or others to be
trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Always open or close the soft top completely.
GWARNING
Closing the roof manually is a complicated
and technically demanding procedure, which
requires a lot of strength. You or others can
become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Only have the soft top closed manually at a
qualified specialist workshop.
!Never sit on the rear shelf or store heavy
objects there. You will otherwise damage
the roof and the rear shelf of your vehicle.
!Do not forget that the weather can
change abruptly. Make certain that the roof
is closed when you leave the vehicle. The
vehicle electronics can be damaged if
water enters the vehicle interior.
!When opening and closing the roof, make
sure that:
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Rthere is sufficient clearance, as the roof
swings upwards.
Rthere is sufficient clearance behind the
vehicle, as the trunk lid swings back-
wards beyond the bumper.
Rthe trunk is only loaded to below the
trunk partition.
Rthe trunk partition is not pushed up by
the load.
Rthe trunk partition is closed.
Rthe trunk lid is closed.
Rthe outside temperature is above 5 ‡
(Ò15 †).
You could otherwise damage the roof,
trunk and other parts of the vehicle.
iVehicle dimensions when opening/clos-
ing the roof (
Ypage 352).
iMake sure that the roof and rear window
are clean and dry before opening the roof.
Otherwise, water or dirt could enter the
vehicle interior or trunk.
Opening and closing using the roof
switch
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When opening or closing the roof, body parts
could be trapped by, for example, the roof
mechanism, trunk lid or side windows. There
is a risk of injury.
When raising or lowering the roof, make sure
that no body parts are in the vicinity of moving
components. If someone becomes trapped,
release the button.
Opening and closing
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away
(
Ypage 160).
XClose the trunk partition (Ypage 89).
XClose the trunk lid.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the igni-
tion lock.
XOpen the cover in the lower center console.
Roof switch :is located under the cover.
XTo open : pull roof switch :until the entire
roof is stowed away in the trunk.
You see the Vario-Roof in Operation
message in the multifunction display. Once
the opening procedure is complete, the
message disappears and a tone will sound.
All of the side windows open.
XTo close: press and hold soft-top switch :
until the soft top is fully closed.
You see the Vario-Roof in Operation
message in the multifunction display. Once
the opening procedure is complete, the
message disappears and a tone will sound.
All of the side windows open.
XTo close all side windows, pull the switch
under the cover of the center console
(
Ypage 84).
If you operate the roof switch and the Trunk
Partition Openmessage appears in the
multifunction display, the trunk partition has
not been closed correctly.
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Opening and closing using the Smart-
Key
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When opening or closing the roof, body parts
could be trapped by, for example, the roof
mechanism, trunk lid or side windows. There
is a risk of injury.
When raising or lowering the roof, make sure
that no body parts are in the vicinity of moving
components. If someone becomes trapped,
release the button.
Opening and closing
XClose the trunk partition (Ypage 88).
XClose the trunk lid (Ypage 80).
XPoint the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's door handle.
XTo open: press and hold the %button
on the key until the roof is fully opened.
The roof and the rear side windows open.
The front side windows close.
XTo interrupt the opening procedure:
release the %button.
XTo open the front side windows: press
the % button on the key again.
XTo close: press and hold the &button
on the key until the roof is fully closed.
The roof and the side windows close.
XTo interrupt the closing procedure:
release the &button.
When the roof is closed and the trunk parti-
tion is open, the roof cannot be opened using
the SmartKey functions. Instead, all of the
side windows open or close simultaneously
(
Ypage 84). Additionally, the Trunk Parti‐
tion Openmessage appears in the multi-
function display.
Locking the roof again
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you do not fully open/close the soft top, the
soft-top hydraulics depressurize after a short
time. This causes the soft top to lower unex-
pectedly and may cause you or others to be
trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Always open or close the soft top completely.
The roof is not locked if:
Rthe K symbol and the Vario-Roofin
Operationmessage appear in the multi-
function display
Rthe K symbol and the Open/Close
Vario-Roof Completelymessage
appear and you hear a warning tone.
Ryou hear a warning tone for up to 10 sec-
onds when pulling away or while driving.
Locking
You can lock the roof again if it is not locked
fully.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon
as possible, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.
XPress the roof switch (Ypage 87).
Trunk partition
General notes
!To avoid damaging the roof or luggage
when folding back the roof, you should:
Ronly load the trunk to below the trunk
partition
Rnot place any objects on or in front of the
trunk partition
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Rnot place any objects on the cover
behind the roll bars
Rnot allow the cargo to push the trunk
partition upwards
The trunk partition can be used to cover lug-
gage and loads in the trunk.
Opening and closing
XTo close: pull back trunk partition :by
the handle in the direction of the arrow until
it engages on both sides in the eyelets on
the cargo compartment lip.
XTo open: grip the handle of trunk parti-
tion :.
XPress the release button in the handle of
trunk partition :.
Trunk partition :is unlocked.
XPull trunk partition :up out of the eyelets
on the cargo compartment lip.
XPush trunk partition :forwards against
the direction of the arrow by handle.
Wind screen
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you use the wind screen in darkness or in
other conditions offering poor visibility, your
view to the rear is further impaired. There is a
risk of an accident.
Only use the wind screen when visibility con-
ditions are good.
GWARNING
If the wind screen is incorrectly installed, it
could detach itself during a journey and
endanger other road users. There is a risk of
an accident and injury.
Install the wind screen as described.
!Install or remove the wind screen only
when the roof is open. You could otherwise
damage the wind screen or the vehicle inte-
rior.
The wind screen offers protection from the
wind when driving with the roof down.
The wind screen can be installed or removed
from the driver's side or passenger side.
For operations involving the wind screen, it is
preferable to be positioned on the side of the
vehicle facing away from the traffic, after
stopping the vehicle in accordance with the
traffic conditions.
Installing and removing the wind screen
Preparing for installation
Preparing for installation from the left side of the
vehicle (example)
:
Wind screen
;Locked latch
=Unlocked latch
XThe following conditions must be fulfilled
for installation:
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Runlocking buttonsRand Lpoint in the
dire ction of travel.
Rlatch =facing you is unlocked.
Rlatch ;facing away from you islocke d.
XTo unlock the latch: press unlocking but-
ton Ror Lon the locked latch.
XTo lock the latch: push the unlocked latch
upwards byhand unt il itengages.
Installing
Installation from th elef tside of th evehicl e(exam-
ple)
XSt op the vehicle, paying attention to road
and traff iccond itions.
XTake the wind screen out of the trunk.
XPrepare for installing (Ypage 89).
XHold win d screen :at an angle and slide it
wit h locked latch ;in the direction of
arrow ?into the bracket of the opposite
roll bar.
XPress wind screen :on the sideof the
vehicle facing you downwards in the direc-
tion of arrow Auntil it engages.
Make sure that studs Band latch =fit
into the respecti vebrackets.
XCheck whether wind screen :is fully
inserted into all four brackets and is sitting
securely.
XIf th is is not the case, remove wind
screen :again and repeat the steps
above. Removing
Removin
gfrom th elef tside of th evehicl e(exam-
ple)
XSt op the vehicle, paying attention to road
and traff iccond itions.
XPress unlocking button L:. Meanwhile,
pull wind screen ;on the side of the veh i-
cle facing you upwards and ti lt it.
Removin gfrom th elef tside of th evehicl e(exam-
ple)
XPull wind screen ;out of the bracket of
the opposite roll bar inthe direction of the
arrow.
XSe cure wind screen ;to the trunk floor by
the rubber strips (
Ypage 256).
AIRGUIDE
Important safety notes
GWARNIN G
You could lose control of th evehicl eif you fol d
AIRGUID Ein/out while th evehicl eis in
motion .Ther eis aris kof an accident.
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