Mercedes-Benz 2011 E-Class Cabriolet Operator's Manual page 95

X
Pull the straps between the soft-top
compartment hinges and the soft-top
compartment.
i Do not pull the straps as long as the trunk
is open.
X
Place straps E on the cover of the soft-top
compartment.
X
Take the Allen key and the SmartKey out of
the trunk if necessary.
X
Close the trunk lid.
i You can only access the trunk again once
you have fully closed the soft top manually.
!
The trunk lid must be closed for the next
steps. The soft top compartment cover
could otherwise collide with the trunk lid.
G
Risk of injury
You could be injured during the following
steps of opening the soft top manually if you
work alone. Perform the following steps
together with a second person.
Soft top (Cabriolet)
X
Each person takes a strap.
X
Pulling with force, simultaneously lift out
the cover of the soft-top compartment
back/up by the straps in the direction of
the arrow.
X
One person stands on the right-hand side
and the other person on the left-hand side
of the vehicle.
G
Risk of injury
You could become trapped or injured.
Grip the soft-top compartment with one hand
and support yourself with the other hand on
the edge of the trunk lid as illustrated.
X
Grip the soft-top compartment with one
hand as illustrated.
X
Use the other hand to support yourself on
the edge of the trunk lid as illustrated.
X
Move soft-top compartment cover F into
an upright position as far as it will go. Pull
the cover to the rear, applying constant
force.
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