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

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Problems with the soft top
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and M M Solutions
The soft top will not
open or close.
The ignition is not switched on.
X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock.
The trunk lid is open.
X
Close the trunk lid (
Y
page 92).
The trunk partition is not closed.
X
Close the trunk partition (
Y
page 107).
The roll bars have been deployed.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
The head restraints in the rear compartment do not retract auto-
matically.
X
Lower the head restraints in the rear compartment manually,
see the Digital Operator's Manual, keyword "Head restraint".
The soft-top mechanism or control system is defective.
X
Close the soft top manually if necessary (
Y
page 102).
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop.
The soft top has been opened and closed several times in a row.
The soft-top drive has been deactivated automatically for safety
reasons.
You can open and close the soft top again after approximately ten
minutes.
X
Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X
Repeat the opening or closing procedure.
Sliding sunroof (Coupe)
Important safety notes
In the following section, the term "sliding sun-
roof" refers to the panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel.
G WARNING
While opening and closing the sliding sunroof,
body parts in close proximity could become
trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the opening and closing pro-
cedures.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R
release the switch immediately, or
R
during automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The opening or closing procedure will be stop-
ped.
Sliding sunroof (Coupe)
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Opening
and
closing
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