Opening/Closing; Soft-Top Switch - Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Operator's Manual

Soft top (Cabriolet)
100
i
Vehicle height when opening/closing the
soft top ( page 390).
Y
i
Make sure that the soft top is dry and
clean before closing it. Otherwise, water or
dirt could enter the vehicle interior or trunk.
You can open or close the soft top:
when the vehicle is stationary or
R
when you do not exceed a speed of
R
25 mph (40 km/h).
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
recommends that you only open or close the
soft top when the vehicle is stationary.
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
R
ignition is switched on
immediately if the ignition is switched off
R
Opening and 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
windows. 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 25 mph
(40 km/h) the soft top stops during the
opening or closing procedure. This impairs
your view to the rear. There is a risk of an
accident.
Reduce your speed to below 25 mph
(40 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 106).
Y
Close the trunk lid.
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
X
ignition lock.
Open the cover in the lower center console.
X
To open: pull soft-top switch : until the
X
entire soft top is stowed away in the trunk.
The Convertible Top in Operation
message appears in the multifunction
display.
If, when opening, you drive at speeds above
25 (40 km/h), the opening procedure is
stopped. The Open/Close Convertible
Top Completely message appears in the
multifunction display. In order to open the
soft top fully, reduce your speed again to
below 25 (40 km/h) and pull the soft-top
switch again.
To close: press and hold soft-top
X
switch : until the soft top is fully closed.
The Convertible Top in Operation
message appears in the multifunction
display.