Mercedes-Benz C 300 2021, Operator'S Manual

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* NOTE Damage to the soft top caused by
heavy objects
Heavy objects placed on the soft-top com‐
partment cover can damage the soft top or
soft-top compartment cover.
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Do not place heavy objects on the soft-
top compartment cover.
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Do not sit on the soft-top compartment
cover.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recommends
opening or closing the soft top when the vehicle
is stationary.
To open or close the soft top while you are driv‐
ing, do not exceed a maximum speed of 30 mph
(50 km/h). To avoid interrupting the closing
process while you are slightly exceeding this
speed, do not drive at a speed greater than
37 mph (60 km/h).
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Make sure that the trunk partition is closed.
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Close the trunk lid.
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Switch on the ignition.
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Keep the brake pedal depressed when the
vehicle is stationary.
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To open: pull and hold soft-top switch 1
until the soft top is fully open.
The multifunction display will show the open‐
ing process of the soft top.
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To close: press and hold soft-top switch 1
until the soft top is fully closed.
The multifunction display will show the clos‐
ing process of the soft top.
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WARNING Risk of accident due to
excessive speed during the soft top
opening or closing procedure
If the vehicle speed exceeds 37 mph
(60 km/h), the soft top will stop during the
opening or closing procedure.
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Reduce the vehicle speed to below
37 mph (60 km/h) or stop the vehicle
in accordance with the traffic condi‐
tions.
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Operate the soft-top switch again to
open or close the soft top fully.
The current procedure will be stopped at a
speed greater than 37 mph (60 km/h). The
Open/Close Convertible Top Completely mes‐
sage will be shown on the multifunction display.
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Reduce your speed and press or pull soft-top
switch 1 again.
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