Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet, Operator'S Manual

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Vehicle height when opening/closing the
soft top (
Y
page 381).
i Make sure that the soft top is dry and
clean before closing it. Otherwise, water or
dirt could enter the vehicle interior or trunk.
You can open or close the soft top:
R
when the vehicle is stationary or
R
when you do not exceed a speed of 25 mph
(40 km/h)
If there is a strong head wind, it may not be
possible to close the soft top fully. In this
case, reduce speed or stop in order to close
the soft top fully.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only open or close the soft top
when the vehicle is stationary.
If the soft top does not open or close fully, the
soft-top hydraulics are depressurized and the
soft top is lowered:
R
after approximately 7 minutes when the
ignition is switched on
R
immediately if the ignition is switched off
Opening and closing with the soft top
switch
Important safety notes
G WARNING
When opening or closing the soft top, there is
a risk that parts of the body could become
trapped by moving parts such as the roof
mechanism, the trunk lid, or the side win-
dows. There is a risk of injury.
When opening or closing the roof, make sure
that no parts of the body are in the vicinity of
moving parts. Release the switch if somebody
becomes trapped.
G WARNING
If the vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph
(40 km/h) the soft top stops during the open-
ing or closing procedure. This impairs your
view to the rear. There is a risk of an accident.
Reduce your speed to below 25 mph
(40 km/h) or stop the vehicle in accordance
with the traffic conditions. Press or pull the
soft-top switch again in order to open or close
the soft top fully.
Opening and closing
X
Make sure that the trunk partition is closed
(
Y
page 107).
X
Close the trunk lid.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-
tion lock.
X
Open the cover in the lower center console.
X
To open: pull soft-top switch : until the
entire soft top is stowed away in the trunk.
The Convertible Top in Operation Convertible Top in Operation
message appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
If, when opening, you drive at speeds above
25 mph (40 km/h), the opening procedure
is stopped. The Open/Close Converti‐ Open/Close Converti‐
ble ble Top Top Completely Completely message appears in
the multifunction display. In order to open
the soft top fully, reduce your speed again
to below 25 mph (40 km/h) and pull the
soft-top switch again.
X
To close: press and hold soft-top switch :
until the soft top is fully closed.
The Convertible Top in Operation Convertible Top in Operation
message appears in the multifunction dis-
play.
If, when closing, you drive at speeds above
25 mph (40 km/h), the opening procedure
is stopped. The Open/Close Converti‐ Open/Close Converti‐
Soft top (Cabriolet)
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Opening
and
closing
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