Mercedes-Benz E-Class Owner's Manual page 96

no objects are on the soft-top compart-
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ment cover
the fabric is not dirty, wet or frozen.
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You could otherwise damage the soft top,
boot and other parts of the vehicle.
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Make sure that the soft top is dry and
clean before closing it. Otherwise, water or
dirt could enter the vehicle interior or boot.
You can open or close the soft top:
when the vehicle is stationary or
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when driving up to a speed of 40 km/h
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If there is a strong head wind, it may not be
possible to close the soft top fully. In this
case, reduce speed or stop in order to close
the soft top fully.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz recom-
mends that you only open or close the soft
top when the vehicle is stationary.
Opening and closing with the soft-top
switch
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.
Release the soft-top switch in the event of
danger. The soft-top mechanism stops imme-
diately.
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WARNING
If the vehicle speed exceeds 40km/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 40km/h or stop
the vehicle in accordance with the traffic con-
ditions. Press the soft-top switch again in
order to open or close the soft top fully.
Soft top (Cabriolet)
Opening and closing
Make sure that the boot separator is closed
X
( page 99).
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Close the boot lid.
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Turn the key to position 2 in the ignition
X
lock.
Open the cover on the lower centre con-
X
sole.
To open: pull soft-top switch : until the
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entire soft top is stowed away in the boot.
The Top in operation
in the multifunction display.
If, when opening, you drive at speeds above
40 km/h, the opening procedure is stop-
ped and you see the
completely message in the multifunction
display. In order to open the soft top fully,
reduce your speed again to below
40 km/h and pull the soft-top switch again.
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The side windows close if you keep on
pulling the soft-top switch.
To close: press and hold soft-top
X
switch : until the soft top is fully closed.
The Top in operation
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 top com‐
pletely message in the multifunction dis-
play. In order to close the soft top fully,
reduce your speed again to below
40 km/h and push the soft-top switch
again.
message appears
Open/close top
message appears
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