2011 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 92
2011 Mercedes E-Class Manual
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90 Soft top (Cabriolet) ! The soft top swings upwards when it is opened or closed. In order to avoid damaging the soft top or other parts of the vehicle when opening or closing the soft top, observe the following: Rthere must be sufficient clearance above the vehicle. Rthe trunk partition must be closed and must not be pushed upwards by the cargo. Rthere must not be any objects on the soft-top compartment cover. Rthe trunk lid must be closed. Rthe fabric must not be dirty, wet or frozen. Opening and closing the roof with the soft top switch Important safety notes G Risk of injury Make sure nobody can be trapped or injured by moving parts, such as the soft-top linkage or soft-top compartment cover, when opening or closing the soft top. Release the soft-top switch in the event of danger. The soft-top mechanism stops immediately. X Opening and closing X Opening and closing Make sure that the trunk partition is closed (Y page 96). X Close the trunk lid. X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. X Open the cover on the lower center console. G Risk of accident If the vehicle speed exceeds 40 km/h, the soft top stops the opening or closing movement and remains in that position. This could impair your rear view. At high speeds the soft top may be damaged. Reduce your speed to below 40 km/h or stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic conditions. Press the soft-top switch again in order to open or close the soft top fully. To open: pull soft-top switch : until the entire soft top is stowed away in the trunk. The Convertible Top in Operation message appears in the multifunction display. If, when opening, you drive at speeds above 40 km/h, the opening procedure is stopped and you see the Open/Close Convertible Top Completely message in the multifunction display. Reduce your speed again to below 40 km/h and pull the soft-top switch again, to open the soft top fully. To close: press and hold soft-top switch : until the soft top is fully closed. The Convertible Top in Operation message appears in the multifunction display. If, when closing, you drive at speeds above 40 km/h, the closing procedure is stopped and you see the Open/Close Convertible Top Completely message in the multifunction display. Reduce your speed again to below 40 km/h and pull the soft-top switch again, to close the soft top fully. X i Make sure the soft top is dry before closing it. Otherwise, water could enter the interior or trunk.