R
the boot is only loaded to below the boot
separator.
R
the boot separator is not pushed up by the
load.
R
the boot separator is closed.
R
the boot lid is closed.
R
the outside temperature is above
Ò
15 †.
You could otherwise damage the roof, boot
and other parts of the vehicle.
The vehicle dimensions for opening/closing the
roof can be found in the "Vehicle data" section
(
Y
page 327).
Make sure that the roof and rear window are dry
and clean before opening the roof. Otherwise,
water or dirt could enter the vehicle interior or
boot.
Opening and closing using the roof
switch
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
When opening or closing the roof, body parts
could be trapped by, for example, the roof
mechanism, boot lid or side windows. There is
a risk of injury.
When raising or lowering the roof, make sure
that no body parts are in the vicinity of moving
components. If someone becomes trapped,
release the button.
For safety reasons, the roof can only be opened
or closed when the vehicle is stationary.
!
Operating the roof while pulling away:
R
Observe the following traffic carefully.
R
Do not drive faster than 40 km/h.
R
Avoid abrupt braking and swerving
manoeuvres.
Do not operate the roof when cornering, driv-
ing on uneven surfaces or during strong
winds. The vehicle could otherwise be dam-
aged.
i
If the traffic conditions mean that you have
to drive off while opening/closing the roof,
the procedure which was started while sta-
tionary can be continued at speeds of up to
approx. 40 km/h.
Opening and closing
X
Close the boot lid (
Y
page 85).
If the boot is loaded correctly, the boot sep-
arator is automatically closed.
X
Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock.
X
Open the cover on the lower centre console.
Roof switch
:
is located under the cover.
X
To open: pull roof switch
:
until the entire
roof is stowed away in the boot.
You see the
Vario-roof in operation
Vario-roof in operation
message in the multifunction display. As soon
as the opening procedure has ended, the
message disappears and you hear a tone.
The front side windows close. The rear side
windows open.
X
To close: press and hold soft-top switch
:
until the soft top is fully closed.
You see the
Vario-roof in operation
Vario-roof in operation
message in the multifunction display. As soon
as the closing procedure has ended, the mes-
sage disappears and you hear a tone.
All of the side windows close.
X
Make sure that all the side windows are fully
closed.
Opening and closing with the key
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
When opening or closing the roof, body parts
could be trapped by, for example, the roof
mechanism, boot lid or side windows. There is
a risk of injury.
When raising or lowering the roof, make sure
that no body parts are in the vicinity of moving
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