SmartTOP for Mercedes-Benz SLK now allows use of the rear windows with top down

Posted on July 5, 2013 by admin

Recently Mods4cars announced the availability of a firmware update allowing use of the rear windows on Mercedes SLK R172 with the top down. Now the same function is available on the SLK R171 as well. The Vegas based outfit Mods4cars offers aftermarket electronic modules called SmartTOP which extend the functionality of the cars’ convertible top operation. The signature feature of the modules is the ability to raise and lower the top while driving at slow speeds and with one-touch convenience. They also allow top operation from the original key fob remote and each one comes with an individual set of user configurable bonus features adding to every day convenience.

“We continually work on improving our existing products and are always taking our customers‘ wishes and input into consideration.“ says PR-Manager Sven Tornow. “Raising the rear windows with the top down was one of the most requested features; it creates a more elegant appearance and improves wind protection.” Sven Tornow continues.

By factory default the two small rear windows are permanently in the down position as long as the convertible top is open. The new SmartTOP feature now allows them to be raised and was completely integrated into the existing module as a firmware update. Now car owners can decide if they want all four windows to come up after opening the top or if they want them to stay down.

When using the key remote top open the top, the user configurable setting also applies. Choose if all windows come up or stay down. The setting can be programmed independently from the front windows, so it is possible to leave all windows down, raise only the front ones or raise all.

Mods4cars publishes at least 50 firmware updates every year, all of which are not just for new customers to enjoy. All SmartTOP modules come equipped with a standard USB port for quick and easy end user product configuration and update. Firmware updates are free of charge. “Once you purchased a SmartTOP module, you will be eligible to receive firmware updates for the entire life of the product.” Sven Tornow concludes.

The SmartTOP convertible top convenience add-on module comes with a plug-in-between wiring harness for simple installation by anyone. Pricing starts at 249 Euros + tax.

SmartTOP modules are available for all SLK models R170 through R172. All these popular car brands are supported: Alfa, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Ford, Infiniti, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Mini, Nissan, Opel, Peugeot, Porsche, Renault, Volvo and VW.

AVAILABLE AT www.mods4cars.com !

50 thoughts on “SmartTOP for Mercedes-Benz SLK now allows use of the rear windows with top down”

David Allum on February 5, 2014 at 19:39 said:

I have an older SLK from the year 2000, 170 2.3 automatic, do you do a smart top for this model? if so what is the cost.

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- admin on February 19, 2014 at 17:53 said:
  
  Hello,
  
  Thanks for your interest in our products.
  
  Yes, we offer a SmartTOP for the R170 Mercedes Benz SLK.
  
  Prices and shipping costs can be calculated online at http://www.mods4cars.com.
  
  Thanks, Sven
  
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Benn on May 4, 2014 at 16:09 said:

Hi,

I have a SmartTop fitted on my R171 SLK55.

How could I get the small rear windows to close up?

Many thanks.

Regards,
Jo

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- admin on May 7, 2014 at 21:47 said:
  
  Hi Jo,
  
  please update the firmware of your SmartTOP to the latest version.
  
  Instructions:
  
  http://www.mods4cars.com/m4cupdate/
  
  After updating your SmartTOP, please go through these instructions how to operate the rear windows:
  
  http://www.mods4cars.com/sms/db/smarttop/ext/support/manuals/mercedes/STLBMZ1/operation_v3.6x/en.php
  
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h wijaya on July 11, 2014 at 04:32 said:

is it possible ship to melbourne australia? post code 3000 vic. how much? thanks

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- admin on July 14, 2014 at 17:46 said:
  
  Hello,
  
  Thanks for your interest in our products.
  
  Yes, we ship worldwide! Shipping costs will be calculated online at http://www.mods4cars.com.
  
  We also have a local partner in Australia, maybe that’s even easier for you.
  
  Let me know if there is anything else I can do.
  
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Koos van der Breggen on August 24, 2014 at 10:41 said:

Hello , I have a 230 SLK 1997 with only ONE button remote control. Do you have a system that fits for my car ? Greetings from the Netherlands.

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- admin on August 24, 2014 at 23:49 said:
  
  Hello,
  
  Thanks for your interest in our products.
  
  Yes, our SmartTOP works in your car, too!
  
  Here is the direct link:
  
  http://www.mods4cars.com/sms/shop/index.php?p=b3JnYT1zbWFydHRvcCZncm91cD0xJmxhbmc9MiZjdXJyPTE=&action=products&cat=2&mode=view&id=67
  
  Let me know if there is anything else I can do.
  
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Charles on December 10, 2014 at 00:35 said:

Hi there, can you tell me the name of a recommended supplier (and installer) of SmartTop in Melbourne, Australia? I have a 2007 Mercedes SLK. Thanks and regards, Charles

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- admin on December 14, 2014 at 20:52 said:
  
  Hi Charles,
  
  Thanks for your interest in our products.
  
  Please get in contact with http://www.automotiveintegration.com.au
  Automotive Integration – 47 Capella Crescent – Moorabbin, Victoria 3189 – +61-39078-7101
  
  Let me know if there is anything else I can do.
  
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Jim on December 27, 2014 at 18:50 said:

I just got a smart top for my 2006 slk 171. I am excited but do not know if I can do this Mod myself……is there anyone in my area that you know of that can install for me….Chico, California above Sacramento. Regards Jim

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- admin on December 28, 2014 at 02:15 said:
  
  Hello,
  
  If you go to http://www.mods4cars.com, the first page will show you our local partners.
  
  Basically our products can be installed by anyone. If you need help feel free to contact any car/car-hifi/alarm/tuning shop in your area.
  
  The installation and programming instructions can be downloaded from our website http://www.mods4cars.com, just go to Product Support & Manuals.
  
  Let me know if there is anything else I can do.
  
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cece on January 29, 2015 at 04:23 said:

My car is 2009 SLK 300, can I use the smart top on it? Thanks a lot!

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- admin on January 29, 2015 at 04:33 said:
  
  Hello,
  
  Thanks for your interest in our products.
  
  Yes absolutely! The SmartTOP Top Control Module is available for your car at http://www.mods4cars.com.
  
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hmag on March 24, 2015 at 11:18 said:

Hello,

i live in belguim, and i ask if i can use this module SmartTop on the my european Slk200 Kompressor R170 ?
have you local partner in belgium or france?

many thanks,

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- admin on March 25, 2015 at 16:59 said:
  
  Hello,
  
  Thanks for your interest in our products.
  
  Yes, the SmartTOP is compatible to the european models. We have several local partners.
  
  A complete list of them can be found on the first page of http://www.mods4cars.com.
  
  Let me know if there is anything else I can do.
  
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Willyam kho on January 21, 2016 at 18:25 said:

Hi i have slk r172
Can 4 windows all up including the small window.. and also ican open the roof from remote ??
can u ship to indonesia?
Regards

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- admin on January 25, 2016 at 23:13 said:
  
  Hi,
  
  Thanks for your interest in our products.
  
  Yes, you will get
  
  Full Rear Window control
  Raise rear windows with top down.
  
  Remote control of convertible top
  Open/Close your convertible top using the original factory remote control key / key fob.
  
  And yes, we ship worldwide 😉
  
  Here is the direct link:
  
  http://www.mods4cars.com/sms/shop/index.php?p=b3JnYT1zbWFydHRvcCZncm91cD0xJmxhbmc9MiZjdXJyPTE=&action=products&cat=2&mode=view&id=107
  
  Let me know if there is anything else I can do.
  
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ruben on March 19, 2016 at 03:45 said:

everything sounds fine but how much cost the price please thank you

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- admin on March 27, 2016 at 18:36 said:
  
  Prices and shipping costs will be calculated online at http://www.mods4cars.com.
  
  Let me know if there is anything else I can do.
  
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mohamad sabarani sulaiman on April 6, 2016 at 16:38 said:

I’m from Malaysia and interested to purchase the smartop hardware for SLK200 R171 ,manufactured year 2008.

Please tell me how I want to order the product. And how much it will cost me.
Thank you.

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- admin on April 14, 2016 at 15:45 said:
  
  Thanks for your interest in our products.
  
  Feel free to place your order online at http://www.mods4cars.com. We ship worldwide. Prices/shipping costs will be calculated online.
  
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Mark on July 3, 2016 at 19:22 said:

Will I be able to use smartTop with SLC 300?

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- admin on July 6, 2016 at 22:39 said:
  
  Yes, STHFMZ2 – SmartTOP Roof Top Control for SLK/SLC (R172) Roadster is fully compatible.
  
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Sani sulaiman on August 10, 2016 at 09:27 said:

Dear Sir

I plan to install smartop to my R171 slk200. The Mercedes dealer in may area said that it might damage the hydraulic system of the car roof if I used it when the car is moving. (He said is ok for the new model ie R172). Have you tested the smartop system for R171 car roof hydraulic system.

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- admin on August 23, 2016 at 19:40 said:
  
  You can operate the roof only at slow speeds. Thousands of happy customers in over 10 years never had any issue 😉
  
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George on October 4, 2016 at 06:46 said:

Is this feature available for the R170? Will it ever be?

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- admin on October 17, 2016 at 07:06 said:
  
  Hi,
  
  it’s not possible to use of the rear windows with top down on the R170.
  
  But the SmartTOP is available for the MB SLK R170 at http://www.mods4cars.com!
  
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  - Kevin Willard on October 18, 2016 at 06:39 said:
    
    Just to be clear, and forgive me if this seems dense on my part, but when you say the feature is available on the R170, do you mean you can, in fact, have all 4 windows up while the top is down? Also, does the module allow for all 4 windows to be down while the top is up? This is DesignoSLK (SLKWorld, MBWorld, etc…), btw. I totaled my first SLK, so this is for the identical replacement. Now I have 2 of 26 Designo Copper SLK230s in the US. 🙂
    
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    - admin on November 2, 2016 at 08:28 said:
      
      Hi Kevin,
      
      on the older R170 model – unfortunately – it’s not possible to have the rear windows up when the top is down.
      
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Sam on April 3, 2017 at 03:14 said:

Hi,

Can I take out the smart top box from my wifes SLK R171 due to selling it & will it work if I install it in my SL55 AMG R230?

Thanks.

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- admin on April 3, 2017 at 23:43 said:
  
  Hi,
  
  Yes – the SmartTOP for SLK R171 is also compatible to:
  
  CLK (A209) Model Year 2003+
  SL (R230) Model Year 2002-2011
  
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Charlie on April 5, 2017 at 00:37 said:

Do you have any recommendation for local shop to install ST? in San Jose California. I like to do it myself but it’s more complex than I thought.

Charlie

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- admin on April 5, 2017 at 14:08 said:
  
  Hello,
  
  thanks for your interest in our products.
  
  If you go to http://www.mods4cars.com, the first page will show you our local partners.
  
  Basically our products can be installed by anyone. If you need help feel free to contact any car/car-hifi/alarm/tuning shop in your area.
  
  The installation and programming instructions can be downloaded from our website http://www.mods4cars.com, just go to Product Support & Manuals.
  
  Let me know if there is anything else I can do.
  
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Loran Kent Atkinson on July 9, 2017 at 01:51 said:

Looking for Smarttop for 2014 SLK 250 but everywhere I look says will not work, Ebay Amazon. Where can will get one?

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- admin on July 9, 2017 at 03:12 said:
  
  Nothing easier than that! Just go to http://www.mods4cars.com and place your order, we ship worldwide!
  
  Let me know if there is anything else I can do.
  
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Kk on April 26, 2018 at 00:14 said:

I own a r171 right hand drive slk350 2006. Will this work? Any dealer in Singapore?

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- admin on April 26, 2018 at 00:35 said:
  
  Yes, it will work 100%.
  
  We have a dealer in Singapore:
  
  https://www.mods4cars.com/sms/shop/?p=b3JnYT1zbWFydHRvcCZncm91cD0xJmxhbmc9MiZjdXJyPTEmc21zX2NvdW50cnk9MTg4JmFjdGlvbj1ob21l&r=aHR0cDovL3d3dy5tb2RzNGNhcnMuY29tL2luZGV4LnBocA==
  
  We also ship worldwide, feel free to place your order at http://www.mods4cars.com!
  
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Henry B on June 18, 2018 at 18:20 said:

I am so interested but please please can you recommend anywhere in London I can get it installed if I purchase this item from you.
I see places in Watford and Essex but no where in london

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- admin on June 18, 2018 at 22:24 said:
  
  Hello,
  
  thanks for your interest in our products.
  
  If you go to http://www.mods4cars.com, the first page will show you our local partners.
  
  Basically our products can be installed by anyone. If you need help feel free to contact any car/car-hifi/alarm/tuning shop in your area.
  
  The installation and programming instructions can be downloaded from our website http://www.mods4cars.com, just go to Product Support & Manuals.
  
  Reply ↓
Ton on July 9, 2018 at 14:14 said:

Did you receive any feedback that with the rear windows up they will brake. If I read on forums reason why Mercedes do not allow this is because of that and caused biy this window not being in a frame.

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- admin on July 9, 2018 at 23:34 said:
  
  No problems with the rear windows up after years of use at all.
  
  Sounds like a fairy tale…
  
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willyam on September 2, 2019 at 17:51 said:

How to install this mods to my slk r172 ?
And can you ship to Indonesia?

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- admin on September 3, 2019 at 06:03 said:
  
  Installation manuals are available here: http://www.mods4cars.com
  Yes, we ship to Indonesia via UPS.
  
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  - willyam on September 3, 2019 at 15:32 said:
    
    do you have link to buy this product ?
    
    and this is for slk R172 , 2012
    
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    - admin on September 4, 2019 at 06:49 said:
      
      Here you go: https://www.mods4cars.com/sms/shop/index.php?p=b3JnYT1zbWFydHRvcCZncm91cD0xJmxhbmc9MiZjdXJyPTE=&action=products&cat=2&mode=view&id=107
      
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      - willyam on September 4, 2019 at 09:14 said:
        
        and this product can also make the small window in behind goes up with roof off?
        
        4 window up when the roof is down
      - admin on September 4, 2019 at 19:03 said:
        
        The SmartTOP offer many features, one of them is “Full Rear Window control”, yes!
        
        Check the link for an overview of all features:
        
        https://www.mods4cars.com/sms/shop/index.php?p=b3JnYT1zbWFydHRvcCZncm91cD0xJmxhbmc9MiZjdXJyPTE=&action=products&cat=2&mode=view&id=107
Nigel Dawson on May 18, 2023 at 15:53 said:

Hi, I have a slk r171 which I’ve installed a smarttop..
Is there a setting to open the rear windows with the top UP?
Also can you give me a link to the most recent configuration matrix, my install is up to date (3 weeks old) but all th r Web pages show configs up to option 10 only

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- admin on May 18, 2023 at 17:24 said:
  
  Yes, you can set up the window position.
  
  Here is the link to our manuals:
  
  http://www.mods4cars.com/m4cupdate/index.php?action=man
  
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