Mercedes-Benz E 350 BlueEFFICIENCY Cabriolet, Operator'S Manual

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The soft-top compartment hinges are on the
right-hand and left-hand side in the gap
between the lid of the soft-top compartment
and the trunk seal.
X
Shift both levers
D
of soft-top
compartment hinges
C
forwards beyond
the detent position on both sides.
X
On both sides, pull the straps through
behind the soft-top compartment hinges in
the direction of the arrow.
X
Route the straps through the created loops.
X
Pull the straps between the soft-top
compartment hinges and the soft-top
compartment.
i Do not pull the straps as long as the trunk
is open.
X
Place straps
E
on the soft-top
compartment lid.
i Take the hex-socket wrench and the
SmartKey out of the trunk if necessary. You
can only access the trunk again once you
have fully closed the soft top manually.
X
Close the trunk lid.
G
WARNING
You could be injured during the following
steps of opening the soft top manually if you
work alone. Perform the following steps
together with a second person.
! The trunk lid must be closed for the next
steps. The soft top compartment cover
could otherwise collide with the trunk lid.
X
Each person takes a strap.
X
Pulling with force, simultaneously lift out
the cover of the soft-top compartment
back/up by the straps in the direction of
the arrow.
G
WARNING
You could become trapped or injured.
Soft top (Cabriolet)
93
Opening/closing
Z