Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2010 Owner's Manual page 81

Soft top (Cabriolet)
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To open: pull soft-top switch : until the
X
entire soft top is stowed away in the boot.
The Top in operation message appears
in the multifunction display.
If, when opening, you drive at speeds above
40 km/h, the opening procedure is stop-
ped and in the multifunction display, you
see the Open/close top completely
message. Reduce your speed again to
below 40 km/h and pull the soft-top switch
again, to open the soft top fully.
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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 message appears
in the multifunction display.
If, when closing, you drive at speeds above
40 km/h, the closing procedure is stopped
and in the multifunction display, you see
the Open/close top completely mes-
sage. Reduce your speed again to below
40 km/h and pull the soft-top switch again,
to close the soft top fully.
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The side windows close if you keep on
pressing the soft-top switch.
Opening and closing with the key
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.
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 near the handle of the
driver's door.
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 message appears
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 message appears
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 83)?
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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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-