Mercedes-Benz 2009 CLK-Class, Operator'S Manual

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Soft top (cabriolet)
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Make sure to close the soft top when
leaving the vehicle. If water enters the
vehicle interior, vehicle electronics could
be damaged which is not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
! When opening and closing the soft top,
make sure
R
there is sufficient clearance for the soft
top to move
R
the luggage cover is engaged in place
R
the trunk is loaded only to the height of
the luggage cover
R
the luggage/cargo does not push up the
closed luggage cover
R
the trunk lid is closed
R
the ski bag roller blind is closed
R
nothing is placed on the soft top
compartment cover
R
the outside temperature is above +5‡
(-15†)
Otherwise the soft top and other parts of
the vehicle could be damaged.
The soft top cannot be opened or closed when
the roll bars have been released. The roll bars
need to be lowered before the soft top can be
operated again. If the roll bars have released
while the soft top was closed, contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the
roll bars lowered. Do not attempt to lower the
roll bars manually with the soft top closed.
Lowering the roll bars manually with the soft
top closed may impair the function of the roll
bars (
Y
page 58).
If the roll bars have released and the soft top
is open, you can lower the roll bars manually
(
Y
page 58) or contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center to have the roll bars
lowered.
Opening and closing
With the soft top switch
G
Observe Safety notes, see
page 193.
X
Engage the parking brake.
X Close the luggage cover (
Y
page 197).
X Close the ski bag roller blind cover
(
Y
page 200).
X Close the trunk lid.
X
Switch on the ignition.
1
Soft top switch
Opening
! To prevent mildew, the soft top must be
dry before lowering it into the storage
compartment.
Do not lower a frozen soft top until thawed
and dry. Lowering a frozen soft top may
result in damage not covered by the
Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty.
i Make sure the soft top is dry before you
open it. Otherwise water may enter the
trunk interior.
Controls in detail