Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Owner's Manual page 90

Opening and closing with the key
Important safety notes
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WARNING
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.
If there is a risk of entrapment, immediately
release the % or & button on the key.
The soft-top mechanism stops immediately.
Opening and closing
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The key must be close to the driver's door
handle.
Point the tip of the key at the driver's door
X
handle.
To open: press and hold the % button
X
on the key until the soft top is fully opened.
The Top in operation
in the multifunction display. The seat ven-
tilation is switched on. The rear side win-
dows open.
To close: press and hold the & button
X
on the key until the soft top is fully closed.
The Top in operation
in the multifunction display. The soft top
and the side windows close.
Closing the soft top manually
If the soft top cannot be closed automatically,
check the following points:
Is the boot separator engaged
R
( page 92)?
Y
Are the head restraints on the rear bench
R
seats extended?
Is the boot lid closed?
R
Is the on-board voltage sufficient?
R
Start the engine if necessary.
If automatic operation still does not work, the
soft top can be closed manually.
This work must be performed by two persons.
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X
X
X
message appears
X
X
X
X
message appears
X
Soft top (Cabriolet)
Closing the soft top manually is a com-
plex, technically demanding process which
requires a great deal of force. Only close
the soft top manually in extreme emergen-
cies. In these situations, it is better to get
in touch with a qualified specialist work-
shop, e.g. a Mercedes-Benz Service
Centre.
G WARNING
Remove wristwatches and any jewellery such
as rings or bracelets. You could otherwise get
caught, injured and damage the vehicle.
Always grip the soft top at the indicated grip-
ping points when closing the soft top man-
ually. You could otherwise be injured.
Depress the parking brake.
Open the side windows.
Lower the head restraints (automatically
( page 103) or manually (
Y
Remove the key from the ignition lock.
Open the boot.
Take the two straps out of the vehicle tool
kit ( page 295).
Y
Take the hex-socket wrench out of the
Owner's Manual wallet and keep it with
you.
To open the cover on the left hand side
in the boot: turn rotary catch : anti-
clockwise and fold down cover ;.
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page 103)).
Y
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