Mercedes-Benz C-CLASS CABRIOLET Operator's Manual page 90

Soft top
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If the soft top does not open or close fully, the
soft-top hydraulics are depressurized and the
soft top is lowered:
after approximately 7 minutes when the igni-
R
tion is switched on
after about
R
20 seconds if the ignition is switched off
Opening/closing with the soft top
switch
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
When opening or closing the soft top, there is
a risk that parts of the body could become
trapped by moving parts such as the roof
mechanism, the trunk lid, or the side win-
dows. There is a risk of injury.
When opening or closing the roof, make sure
that no parts of the body are in the vicinity of
moving parts. Release the switch if somebody
becomes trapped.
G
WARNING
If the vehicle speed exceeds 35 mph
(60 km/h), the soft top stops during the open-
ing or closing process. This impairs your view
to the rear. There is a risk of an accident.
Reduce your speed to below 35 mph
(60 km/h) or stop the vehicle in accordance
with the traffic conditions. Press or pull the
soft-top switch again in order to open or close
the soft top fully.
Opening and closing
Make sure that the trunk partition is closed
X
( page 89).
Y
Close the trunk lid.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the igni-
X
tion lock.
When the vehicle is stationary, depress the
X
brake pedal and keep it depressed.
To open: pull and hold soft top switch : until
X
the entire soft top is stowed away in the trunk.
The multifunction display shows the opening
process of the soft top.
If, when opening, you drive at speeds above
35 mph (60 km/h), the opening process is
stopped. The Open/Close Convertible
Top Completely message is shown in the
multifunction display. In order to open the
soft top fully, reduce your speed again to
below 35 mph (60 km/h) and pull the soft-top
switch again.
To close: press and hold down soft-top
X
switch : until the soft top is completely
closed.
The multifunction display shows the closing
process of the soft top.
If, when closing, you drive at speeds above
35 mph (60 km/h), the closing process is
stopped. The Open/Close Convertible
Top Completely message is shown on the
multifunction display. In order to close the
soft top fully, reduce your speed again to
below 35 mph (60 km/h) and press the soft-
top switch again.
Opening/closing using the SmartKey
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
When opening or closing the soft top, there is
a risk that parts of the body could become
trapped by moving parts such as the roof
mechanism, the trunk lid, or the side win-
dows. There is a risk of injury.
When opening or closing the roof, make sure
that no parts of the body are in the vicinity of