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OPERATION AND PROGRAMMING

STLFMZ1

Comfort Roof Control Module designed for

• Mercedes Benz SLK (R170)

Firmware v1.20 and up

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PLEASE READ THE COMPLETE MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.

We explicitly point out that all functions of this control unit should be used only while exercising caution and responsibility. We can NOT be held liable for any damage or injury caused by installing or using this product. Operation must be supervised and paid attention to in order to ensure that there are no objects or persons in range of moving parts due to the fact that top mechanics do not have pinch protection. Please study and be aware of the procedures to interrupt an ongoing operation in an emergency.

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Detailed function description (Factory setting underlined)

Function 1 - MODULE MODE + MASTER SWITCH ( 0=OFF / 1=ON / 2=DELAY )
The module can quickly and easily be enabled and disabled using this function. It acts like a master switch. When disabled, the module becomes completely inactive and behaves as if it was not installed while keeping all other function settings intact for when it is re-enabled later. • Setting 1 activates the module. • Setting 2 is like setting 1 but additionally the radio and windows will continue to work for about 3 min after the ignition is turned off (and before any door is opened). EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: In order to avoid problems with diagnostic tools and to avoid confusion or risk of injury by unexpected top movement, we urge you to ALWAYS DISABLE the module before taking the car in for routine maintenance or lending it to a third person! In case of any top malfunction NEVER take the car with the module still installed to an unsuspecting dealer! In such cases ALWAYS contact Mods4Cars for support first at www.mods4cars.com or completely uninstall the module before a dealer visit.

Function 1 - MODULE MODE + MASTER SWITCH ( 0=OFF / 1=ON / 2=DELAY )

The module can quickly and easily be enabled and disabled using this function. It acts like a master switch. When disabled, the module becomes completely inactive and behaves as if it was not installed while keeping all other function settings intact for when it is re-enabled later.

• Setting 1 activates the module.
• Setting 2 is like setting 1 but additionally the radio and windows will continue to work for about 3 min after the ignition is turned off (and before any door is opened).

EXTREMELY IMPORTANT: In order to avoid problems with diagnostic tools and to avoid confusion or risk of injury by unexpected top movement, we urge you to ALWAYS DISABLE the module before taking the car in for routine maintenance or lending it to a third person! In case of any top malfunction NEVER take the car with the module still installed to an unsuspecting dealer! In such cases ALWAYS contact Mods4Cars for support first at www.mods4cars.com or completely uninstall the module before a dealer visit.

Function 2 - Console Switch One-Touch ( 0=OFF / 1=ON WU / 2=ON WD / 3=EXT WU / 4=EXT WD )
This function enables one-touch console switch operation, for which the window position after top open as well as an optional extended convenience mode can be programmed. • Setting 1 is standard one-touch mode with windows up (WU) after top open. • Setting 2 is standard one-touch mode with windows down (WD) after top open. • Settings 3 and 4 (extended) are the same as 1 and 2, but additionally it is possible to turn off the ignition and pull the key while the top still continues. Settings 3 and 4 require extra responsibility and caution to avoid injury by moving top parts to passengers not expecting the top to continue running after the engine is turned off! Top operation with the console switch: • Holding down the switch (>2 sec) in either direction will operate the top in manual mode for as long as the switch is held. • Tap OPEN once to open the top and bring the windows into the selected position (WU=Windows Up, WD=Windows Down). • Tap OPEN twice slowly to open the top and bring the windows into the opposite position this one time (Down on settings 1 and 3, Up on settings 2 and 4). • Tap OPEN twice quickly to open the windows. • Tap CLOSE once to close top and windows. • Tap CLOSE twice slowly to close only the top and leave the windows open. • Tap CLOSE twice quickly to close the windows. • Tap the console switch in any direction to interrupt an ongoing operation at any time - even if the top was started by remote! Comfort close for all windows: • Tap the top close switch when the top is already closed to roll all windows up.

Function 2 - Console Switch One-Touch ( 0=OFF / 1=ON WU / 2=ON WD / 3=EXT WU / 4=EXT WD )

This function enables one-touch console switch operation, for which the window position after top open as well as an optional extended convenience mode can be programmed.

• Setting 1 is standard one-touch mode with windows up (WU) after top open.
• Setting 2 is standard one-touch mode with windows down (WD) after top open.
• Settings 3 and 4 (extended) are the same as 1 and 2, but additionally it is possible to turn off the ignition and pull the key while the top still continues.
Settings 3 and 4 require extra responsibility and caution to avoid injury by moving top parts to passengers not expecting the top to continue running after the engine is turned off!

Top operation with the console switch:
• Holding down the switch (>2 sec) in either direction will operate the top in manual mode for as long as the switch is held.
• Tap OPEN once to open the top and bring the windows into the selected position (WU=Windows Up, WD=Windows Down).
• Tap OPEN twice slowly to open the top and bring the windows into the opposite position this one time (Down on settings 1 and 3, Up on settings 2 and 4).
• Tap OPEN twice quickly to open the windows.
• Tap CLOSE once to close top and windows.
• Tap CLOSE twice slowly to close only the top and leave the windows open.
• Tap CLOSE twice quickly to close the windows.
• Tap the console switch in any direction to interrupt an ongoing operation at any time - even if the top was started by remote!

Comfort close for all windows:
• Tap the top close switch when the top is already closed to roll all windows up.

Function 3 - Remote Top ( 0=OFF / 1=ON WU / 2=ON WD / 3=EXT WU / 4=EXT WD )
This function allows full automatic top operation with the original remote fob by pressing the lock and unlock buttons. Also here it is possible to determine (independently from operation via the center console switch) the position of the windows after opening the top. • Setting 1 is standard remote mode with windows up (WU) after top open. • Setting 2 is standard remote mode with windows down (WD) after top open. • Settings 3 and 4 (extended) are the same as 1 and 2, only that it is possible to turn the ignition on and start the engine while the top still continues. Additionally getting out of the car and locking the doors by remote will not interrupt an ongoing top operation. Settings 3 and 4 require extra responsibility and caution to avoid injury by moving top parts, as locking the (previously unlocked) doors with the remote will not stop the top! Top operation with the remote fob: • Tap UNLOCK on the remote 2x (in 1 sec intervals) to open all windows. • Tap UNLOCK on the remote 3x (in 1 sec intervals) to open the top and bring the windows into the selected position (WU=Windows Up, WD=Windows Down). • Tap UNLOCK on the remote 4x (in 1 sec intervals) to open the top and bring the windows into the opposite position this one time (Down on settings 1 and 3, Up on settings 2 and 4). • Tap LOCK on the remote 2x (in 1 sec intervals) to close all windows. • Tap LOCK on the remote 3x (in 1 sec intervals) to close top and windows. • *Tap any direction to stop an ongoing operation. To stop the top in extended mode in any door lock state, tap the same* direction twice!** IMPORTANT: If sequential unlocking is active (first click unlocks only the driver's door), then one extra click is required. (1x = unlock driver's door, 2x = unlock all doors, 3x = open windows... etc.)

Function 3 - Remote Top ( 0=OFF / 1=ON WU / 2=ON WD / 3=EXT WU / 4=EXT WD )

This function allows full automatic top operation with the original remote fob by pressing the lock and unlock buttons.
Also here it is possible to determine (independently from operation via the center console switch) the position of the windows after opening the top.

• Setting 1 is standard remote mode with windows up (WU) after top open.
• Setting 2 is standard remote mode with windows down (WD) after top open.
• Settings 3 and 4 (extended) are the same as 1 and 2, only that it is possible to turn the ignition on and start the engine while the top still continues. Additionally getting out of the car and locking the doors by remote will not interrupt an ongoing top operation.
Settings 3 and 4 require extra responsibility and caution to avoid injury by moving top parts, as locking the (previously unlocked) doors with the remote will not stop the top!

Top operation with the remote fob:
• Tap UNLOCK on the remote 2x (in 1 sec intervals) to open all windows.
• Tap UNLOCK on the remote 3x (in 1 sec intervals) to open the top and bring the windows into the selected position (WU=Windows Up, WD=Windows Down).
• Tap UNLOCK on the remote 4x (in 1 sec intervals) to open the top and bring the windows into the opposite position this one time (Down on settings 1 and 3, Up on settings 2 and 4).
• Tap LOCK on the remote 2x (in 1 sec intervals) to close all windows.
• Tap LOCK on the remote 3x (in 1 sec intervals) to close top and windows.
• Tap any direction to stop an ongoing operation. To stop the top in extended mode in any door lock state, tap the same direction twice!

IMPORTANT: If sequential unlocking is active (first click unlocks only the driver's door), then one extra click is required. (1x = unlock driver's door, 2x = unlock all doors, 3x = open windows... etc.)

Function 4 - Maximum Speed ( 0=0 km/h / 1=10 km/h / 2=20 km/h / 3=30 km/h / 4=40 km/h / 5=50 km/h / 6=60 km/h )
This function determines the desired speed limit for top operation via console switch. • Setting 0 only allows roof operation while halted. • Setting 1 and up increase the speed for top operation in steps of 10km/h (~7mph). We recommend to keep the speed as low as possible and only operate the top on even and smooth street surfaces! Once the top is started within the programmed speed limit, it will continue running, even if the speed later exceeds the limit during the top operation!

Function 4 - Maximum Speed ( 0=0 km/h / 1=10 km/h / 2=20 km/h / 3=30 km/h / 4=40 km/h / 5=50 km/h / 6=60 km/h )

This function determines the desired speed limit for top operation via console switch.

• Setting 0 only allows roof operation while halted.
• Setting 1 and up increase the speed for top operation in steps of 10km/h (~7mph).

We recommend to keep the speed as low as possible and only operate the top on even and smooth street surfaces!
Once the top is started within the programmed speed limit, it will continue running, even if the speed later exceeds the limit during the top operation!

Function 5 - Chirps ( 0=OFF / 1=ON )
This function activates a brief signal when locking using the alarm siren. • Setting 1 activates a chirp signal when locking. IMPORTANT: This function only works on cars with alarm siren and red "panic" button on the remote! For technical reasons the chirp signal feature can not be guaranteed on all models.

Function 6 - Chirp Length ( 0=0 / 1=1 / 2=2 / 3=3 / 4=4 )
This function allows for calibration of the horn signals. Sometimes it is possible that the factory setting is just a bit too short to properly activate the horn. In such cases the trigger time can be increased with this function.

Programming
	This module offers several different functions, each with several settings. All functions and settings are described in detail above and a quick reference table (matrix) can be found at the end of this manual. We recommend printing the matrix and storing it in the glove box! To enter programming mode, first make sure the key is not in the ignition lock. Open the driver's door, then push and hold the door lock switch (upper half) on the dash (2) until the red light in the convertible top switch turns on, then let go. The light will now indicate the first function and setting. Usually 1-1, which means function 1 is set to setting 1 (ON) - The default. All programming is done by using the convertible top switch (1) and the red light inside the top switch. Functions and settings are indicated by blinking patterns of the red light. To select the function, tap the top close button. To change the setting of the selected function, tap the top open button. Each tap on the top close button advances to the next function, returning to function 1 after the last one. After listening to the buzzer signals, a tap on the top open button increases the current function's setting, returning to 0 (off) after the highest one. Navigation is done by pushing top close (next function) or top open (next setting). After selecting the last function or function setting, the setup automatically jumps back to the first function / lowest setting. Each time either a new function is selected or a function's setting is changed, the red light will indicate the new status by first blinking the function number and then the current setting number. To end programming mode, either tap the door lock button (2) again or wait. Programming mode also terminates automatically after 30 sec. of inactivity. End of programming mode is indicated by the red light turning on for about 1 second.

Programming

This module offers several different functions, each with several settings. All functions and settings are described in detail above and a quick reference table (matrix) can be found at the end of this manual. We recommend printing the matrix and storing it in the glove box!
To enter programming mode, first make sure the key is not in the ignition lock. Open the driver's door, then push and hold the door lock switch (upper half) on the dash (2) until the red light in the convertible top switch turns on, then let go.
The light will now indicate the first function and setting. Usually 1-1, which means function 1 is set to setting 1 (ON) - The default.

All programming is done by using the convertible top switch (1) and the red light inside the top switch. Functions and settings are indicated by blinking patterns of the red light.
To select the function, tap the top close button. To change the setting of the selected function, tap the top open button. Each tap on the top close button advances to the next function, returning to function 1 after the last one. After listening to the buzzer signals, a tap on the top open button increases the current function's setting, returning to 0 (off) after the highest one.
Navigation is done by pushing top close (next function) or top open (next setting). After selecting the last function or function setting, the setup automatically jumps back to the first function / lowest setting.
Each time either a new function is selected or a function's setting is changed, the red light will indicate the new status by first blinking the function number and then the current setting number.

To end programming mode, either tap the door lock button (2) again or wait. Programming mode also terminates automatically after 30 sec. of inactivity. End of programming mode is indicated by the red light turning on for about 1 second.

Function/Setting Matrix (green fields are defaults)
Product: STLFMZ1 - SmartTOP for Mercedes Benz SLK (R170) Firmware: v1.20 and up
	SETTING 0	SETTING 1	SETTING 2	SETTING 3	SETTING 4	SETTING 5	SETTING 6
Function 1	OFF	ON	DELAY
MODULE MODE + MASTER SWITCH	Module Disabled	Module Enabled	Power Delay
Function 2	OFF	ON WU	ON WD	EXT WU	EXT WD
Console Switch One-Touch	Factory behavior	Normal Windows Up	Normal Windows Down	Extended Windows Up	Extended Windows Down
Function 3	OFF	ON WU	ON WD	EXT WU	EXT WD
Remote Top	No remote functions	Normal Windows Up	Normal Windows Down	Extended Windows Up	Extended Windows Down
Function 4	0 km/h	10 km/h	20 km/h	30 km/h	40 km/h	50 km/h	60 km/h
Maximum Speed	Only while halted	10 km/h (~7mph)	20 km/h (~13mph)	30 km/h (~19mph)	40 km/h (~25mph)	50 km/h (~32mph)	60 km/h (~38mph)
Function 5	OFF	ON
Chirps	No Chirps	Chirp on Lock
Function 6	0	1	2	3	4
Chirp Length	Shortest	Shorter	Medium	Longer	Longest