SMART fortwo coupe Operator's Manual page 77

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To avoid draining the battery, leave the
engine running when opening and
closing the retractable soft top.
Opening and closing the rear soft top
You can open and close the rear soft top
when the vehicle is either stationary or in
motion.
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Warning!
Never operate the rear soft top if there is
the possibility of anyone being harmed by
the opening or closing procedure.
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Make sure objects are not stacked too
high in the cargo compartment. They
could get damaged when opening or
closing the rear soft top.
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When the rear soft top is folded down,
the side rails are accessible. To prevent
theft, you should remove the side rails
and store them in the storage
compartment of the tailgate or close the
soft top system.
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Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.
Retractable soft top switch
Closing
:
Opening
;
Soft top system (cabriolet only)
Opening the rear soft top
X
Press symbol H on the retractable soft
top switch or button $ on the key until
the retractable soft top has opened
completely.
X
Release the retractable soft top switch
or button $ on the key.
X
Press symbol H on the retractable soft
top switch until the rear soft top has
folded down completely.
Closing the rear soft top
X
Press symbol G on the retractable soft
top switch until the rear soft top has
folded up completely.
X
Release the retractable soft top switch.
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If you release the retractable soft top
switch while driving before the rear soft
top has closed completely, the rear soft
top will fold down again.
Removing the side rails
X
Open the retractable soft top
Y
( page 58).
X
Open the rear soft top (
X
Open the driver's and passenger door
when conditions are safe to do so.
X
Open the tailgate.
X
Pull handle : on the inside of the
tailgate backward.
X
Lift up the storage compartment cover.
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Y
page 75).
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