Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet 2018, Owner'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
50 km/h. To avoid interrupting the closing proc‐
ess while you are slightly exceeding this speed,
do not drive at a speed greater than 60 km/h.
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Make sure that the boot separator is closed.
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Close the boot 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 the soft-top switch
1 until the soft top is fully opened.
The multifunction display shows the opening
process of the soft top.
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To close: press and hold the soft-top switch
1 until the soft top is fully closed.
The multifunction display shows the closing
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 60 km/h, the
soft top stops during the opening or closing
procedure.
This impairs your view to the rear.
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Reduce the vehicle speed to below
60 km/h or stop the vehicle, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.
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Operate the soft-top switch again in
order to open or close the soft top fully.
The current procedure is stopped at a speed
above 60 km/h. The Open/close top completely
message will be shown on the multifunction dis‐
play.
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Reduce your speed and press or pull the soft-
top switch 1 again.
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