2011 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 98

96 Soft top (Cabriolet) You can lock the soft top again if it is not locked fully. X X Opening and closing Stop the vehicle immediately, paying attention to road and traffic conditions. X Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition lock. X Press the soft-top switch. To open: push trunk partition : against the direction of the arrow by the handle. The trunk partition finishes opening automatically. Brackets for the wind screen The wind screen protects against wind when driving with the soft top open. It is secured above the rear bench seats. For this reason, only the driver and the front passenger can travel in the vehicle when the wind screen is installed. Trunk partition General notes The trunk partition can be used to cover luggage and loads in the trunk. The soft top can only be opened when the trunk partition is closed. G Risk of accident ! To avoid damaging the soft top or load when folding back the soft top, observe the following: Rwhen the trunk partition is open, do not place any objects in or behind the net on the side that are so long they could obstruct the trunk partition or damage the opened soft top. Rmake sure that the cargo does not push the trunk partition upwards. Opening and closing You could cause an accident if your rear view is limited by darkness or other conditions. Therefore, fold back the upper section of the wind screen if it restricts your vision or when it is dark. ! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only use draft stops which have been tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This helps to prevent damage to the vehicle. ! Observe the backrest position of the front seats if the wind screen is installed, since the backrest could collide with the wind screen here. X To close: pull trunk partition : by the handle in the direction of the arrow until it rests on the sides of the trunk. The trunk partition finishes closing automatically. X When installing the wind screen, use lateral brackets :. Observe the manufacturer's installation instructions.