Mercedes-Benz E-Cab 2012 Owners Manual - Manual (Page 89)

R after about seven minutes if the ignition is
switched on
R immediately if the ignition is switched off
A warning tone sounds shortly beforehand.
The
Convertible Top Opening/Closing
Not Finished message appears in the
multifunction display.
Lock the soft top again before driving on.
Otherwise, the unlocked soft top could open
during the journey and cause you to lose
control of your vehicle. You or other persons
could be injured as a result.
! Never sit on the soft-top compartment
cover and do not store any heavy objects
on it. You will otherwise damage the soft
top and soft-top compartment cover of the
vehicle.
! When opening and closing the soft top,
make sure that:
R
there is sufficient clearance above it, as
the soft top swings upwards
R
the trunk partition is closed.
R the trunk is only loaded to below the
trunk partition.
R
the trunk partition is not pushed up by
the load.
R the trunk lid is closed.
R no objects are on the soft-top
compartment cover
R
the fabric is not dirty, wet or frozen.
You could otherwise damage the soft top,
trunk and other parts of the vehicle.
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.
Opening and closing with the soft-top
switch
Important safety notes
G WARNING
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.
Release the soft-top switch in the event of
danger. The soft-top mechanism stops
immediately.
G WARNING
The soft top stops moving during the opening
or closing procedure if you drive faster than
25 mph (40 km/h). This could impair your rear
view. At high speeds the soft top may be
damaged.
Reduce your speed to below 25 mph
(40 km/h) or stop in accordance with traffic
conditions. Press the soft-top switch again in
order to open or close the soft top fully.
Opening and closing
X Make sure that the trunk partition is closed
(
Y page 93).
X Close the trunk lid.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Open the cover on the lower section of the
center console.
Soft top (Cabriolet)
87
Opening/closing
Z