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

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G WARNING
If anywhere other than the indicated gripping
points is gripped, you or others can become
trapped or stuck. There is a risk of injury.
Take off jewelry and watches. Only hold the
indicated gripping points. Do not reach
between the cover halves and into the hinges.
X
Reach under the tip of soft top G in the
soft-top compartment from the right-hand
and left-hand sides.
X
Lift the soft top out of the soft-top com-
partment and guide it forwards in the direc-
tion of the arrow onto windshield frame H .
I
To open
J
To lock
X
Pull off the cover of the roof lock behind the
overhead control panel.
X
Insert the Allen key into the roof lock.
X
Turn the Allen key clockwise I as far as
possible.
! During the following step, make sure that
the Allen key is turned counter-clockwise
as far as it will go. Otherwise, the soft top
may not be properly locked.
X
Turn the Allen key counter-clockwise J as
far as possible.
The soft top is now pre-locked on the wind-
shield frame.
X
Move material tensioning frame K to an
upright position.
!
Make sure the soft-top compartment
cover does not collide with the material
tensioning frame during the following step.
X
Lower soft-top compartment lid L .
Soft top (Cabriolet)
105
Openi
ng
and
closing
Z