Soft Top System (Cabrio Only); Notes - SMART fortwo coupe Operator's Manual

Soft top system (cabrio only)

The soft top system of the smart cabrio
consists of a:
• Retractable soft top
• Rear soft top
• Side rails
You can remove the side rails over the doors
when you open the retractable soft top and
open the rear soft top.
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Opening the rear soft top is possible after
the retractable soft top has been opened
completely ( page 115).
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>> Controls.
Notes on the soft top system
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When transporting long objects inside the
vehicle, make sure that they do not press
against the retractable soft top when it is
closed.
When carrying objects that protrude from the
rear of the vehicle, make sure that they are
not resting on the retaining clips.
When loading, make sure that no sharp objects
come into contact with the soft top or the rear
window.
Do not place any evenly distributed loads with
a weight of more than 165 lbs (75 kg) on the
rear soft top when folded down.
Make sure that the high mounted brake lamp is
not concealed.
!
Do not block the soft top system's locking
apertures.
Only place the side rails in the designated
storage space of the tailgate.
!
Do not sit on the folded down rear soft
top.
Do not fold down the rear soft top at temper
atures below 14°F ( 10°C).
Do not place any pointed, sharp edged, hot
(above 176°F (80°C)), incandescent or burn
ing objects on the soft top's lining.
Do not apply wax to the soft top fabric and
select only wax free washing programs when
using an automatic car wash.
Only drive with the retaining clips closed, as
exhaust fumes could otherwise reach the
vehicle's interior.
!
Please keep in mind that weather condi
tions can sometimes change rapidly. Make
sure to close the retractable soft top and the
rear soft top when leaving the vehicle. If water
enters the vehicle interior, vehicle electron
ics could be damaged which is not covered by
the smart Limited Warranty.