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ate
switch
again
until
the
convertible
operation
is
terminated.
Operation
from
the
outside When
equipped
with
Comfort
Access
the
convertible
top
can
also
be
operated
from
out#j
side.
Convenient
opening
and
convenient
closing
via the
vehicle
key.
Additional
information: Vehicle
key,
refer
to
page
80.
Cargo
area
partition
Fold
down
cargo
area
partition
in
the
back
so that
the
convertible
top
can
be
opened.
Fold
down
cargo
area
partition
in
the
front
in
or#j
der
to
enlarge
the
cargo
area
capacity
when
the convertible
top
is
closed.
Manually
closing
the
convertible
top
General
information If
there
is
a
malfunction,
the
convertible
top
can
be
manually
closed.
Two
persons
are
necessary
to
do
this.
If
possible,
have
a
convertible
top
manually closed
by
a
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Safety
information
Warning
In
case
of
an
electrical
malfunction,
the convertible
top
cannot
be
locked
in
the
fully
open
position.
The
convertible
top
will
rise
up
while
the
vehicle
is
moving.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Do
not
open
the
closed
convertible top
manually.
Warning
While
manually
lowering
the
convertible
top, body
parts
can
be
jammed.
With
one-sided
op#j
eration,
the
convertible
top
can
be
damaged.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
of
the
convertible
top
and
the
convertible
top
well
storage
cover
is
free.
Only
close
the
convertible
top
manually
with
two
people.
Before
closing
1.Lower
the
side
windows
completely.2.Switching
off,
standby
state.
Start/Stop
button,
refer
to
page
135.3.Opening
trunk
lid.4.Take
convertible
top
tools
out
of
the
cargo
area.5.Remove
the
screwdriver
from
the
onboard
vehicle
tool
kit.6.Unlock
convertible
top
well
storage
cover.
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Bowden
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out
to
the
stop
in
succes#jsion.7.When
the
convertible
top
well
storage
cover
is
unlocked,
the
trunk
lid
can
no
longer
be
opened.
Remove
urgently
needed
items
from
the
cargo
area
before
closing
the
trunk
lid.8.
NOTICE
The
trunk
lid
collides
with
the
unlocked
convertible
top
well
storage
cover
during
closing.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
prop#j erty,
among
other
potential
damage.
When
closing
the
trunk
lid,
make
sure
that
the trunk
lid
does
not
collide
with
the
convertible
top
well
storage
cover.
Close
the
trunk
lid.
At
the
same
time,
press
the
convertible
top
well
storage
cover
at
the
rear
edges
on
the
left
and
right
down
until
contact
with
the
trunk
lid
can
be
avoided.
Lifting
out
convertible
top1.Grab
both
sides
of
the
convertible
top
well
storage
cover
on
the
side
in
the
rear
and
swivel
up
and
to
the
rear
to
the
end
position.2.On
both
sides
of
the
vehicle,
grasp
the
front
edge
of
the
convertible
top
frame
with
one
hand.
With
the
other
hand,
grasp
the
end
of the
convertible
top
on
the
bottom
edge.3.Lift
out
the
convertible
top
and
the
convertible
top
ends
on
both
sides
simultane#j
ously
and
swing
it
forward.
When
you
do
this,
make
sure
that
the
convertible
top
ends
do not
push
against
other
parts.4.Place
the
convertible
top
onto
the
windshieldframe
and
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the
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cover.
The
end
of
the
convertible
top
must
be
folded
up
for
this
purpose.5.Fold
the
end
of
the
convertible
top
down
onto
the
convertible
top
well
storage
cover.
Locking
the
convertible
top
in
the
front
1.Carefully
remove
the
cover
in
the
center
of the
front
convertible
top
frame.2.Insert
the
convertible
top
tool
into
the
convertible
top
lock.
While
a
person
presses
the
front
convertible
top
frame
from
the
outside
onto
the
middle
of the
windshield
frame:
turn
the
convertible
top
tool
counter-clockwise
until
the
frontconvertible
frame
is
locked
with
the
front
windshield
frame.
NOTICE
When
driving
in
the
rain
or
on
a
wet
road
sur#j
face
with
the
convertible
top
locked
only
in
the front,
water
will
penetrate
the
car's
interior.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property,
among
other
potential
damage.
Do
not
drive
in
the
rain
or
on
a
wet
road
surface
with
the
convertible
top
locked
only
in
the
front.
NOTICE
Driving
faster
than
50
mph/80
km/h
with
the
convertible
locked
only
in
the
front
may
dam#j age
the
convertible
top.
There
is
a
risk
of
dam#jage
to
property,
among
other
potential
dam#j
age.
When
driving
with
the
convertible
top
locked
only
in
the
front,
do
not
exceed
a
speed
of
50
mph/80
km/h.
Have
the
convertible
top
checked
by
a
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
qualified
service
center or
repair
shop.
Wind
deflector
Principle
The
wind
deflector
reduces
the
air
movement
in the
vehicle
interior
when
driving
with
theconvertible
top
down.
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The
wind
deflector
is
most
effective
when
the
side
windows
are
closed.
General
information A
protective
jacket
for
the
removed
wind
deflec#jtor
is
located
in
the
cargo
area.
Make
sure
the
wind
deflector
is
dry
before
stow#j ing
it
in
the
protective
jacket.
Safety
information
Warning
Body
parts
can
be
jammed
when
operating
the
wind
deflector.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement
around
the
wind
deflector
is
clear
when
installing
and
re#j
moving
it
and
folding
it
up.
Warning
Objects
placed
on
the
installed
wind
deflector
can
be
thrown
into
the
car's
interior
or
endan#j
ger
other
road
users,
for
instance
in
case
of
an
accident,
braking
or
evasive
maneuver.
The
ob#j jects
can
damage
the
wind
deflector.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Do
not
place
any
objects
on
the
installed
wind
de#j
flector.
Warning
A
wind
deflector
that
has
not
been
mounted
correctly
may
fly
off
and
be
thrown
into
the
ve#j hicle
or
endanger
other
road
users.
There
is
arisk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Before
driving,
make
sure
that
the
retainingpins
are
engaged
in
the
fixing
points
and
the
wind
deflector
is
mounted
securely.
Warning
Operating
the
wind
deflector
while
driving
can
distract
from
the
surrounding
traffic.
There
is
a risk
of
accident.
Operate
the
wind
deflectoronly
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary.
NOTICE
When
moving
the
front
seats
back,
the
wind
deflector
can
be
damaged.
There
is
a
risk
of
damage
to
property,
among
other
potential
damage.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
movement is
clear
prior
to
moving
the
front
seats
back.
Installing
The
wind
deflector
is
located
in
a
protective jacket
in
the
cargo
area.
1.Take
the
wind
deflector
out
of
the
protective
jacket.2.Fully
unfold
the
wind
deflector
so
that
the
handle,
arrow
1,
folds
down
and
locks
the
wind
deflector.3.Open
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4.Insert
wind
deflector
from
one
side
of
the
ve#j
hicle
with
the
pins
in
the
corresponding
fixing points
on
the
opposite
side
of
the
vehicle.5.To
release
the
lock,
fold
the
handle
up
andhold
it.6.Press
the
wind
deflector
inwardly
and
up,
ar#jrow
1,
to
the
extent
that
the
wind
deflectorcan
be
positioned
in
front
of
the
fixing
pointson
the
installation
side.7.Release
the
handle.8.Press
the
wind
deflector
downward,
while
in#j
serting
the
pins
in
the
corresponding
fixing points,
arrows
2.9.Press
the
wind
deflector
downward
in
themiddle,
until
the
handle
engages,
arrows
1.10.Grasp
the
inner
framework
of
the
wind
de#j
flector
and
fold
it
up,
arrow
2.
Removing
1.Fold
the
handle
up
to
unlock
the
wind
deflec#j tor.2.Proceed
in
reverse
order
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Seats,
mirrors
and
steering
wheelVehicle
features
andoptions
This
chapter
describes
all
standard,
country-spe#jcific
and
optional
features
offered
with
the
series. It
also
describes
features
and
functions
that
are
not
necessarily
available
in
your
vehicle,
e.g.,
due to
the
selected
options
or
country
versions.
Thisalso
applies
to
safety-related
functions
and
sys#j
tems.
When
using
these
functions
and
systems,
the
applicable
laws
and
regulations
must
be
ob#j
served.
Sitting
safely
An
ideal
seat
position
that
meets
the
needs
of
the
occupants
can
make
a
vital
contribution
to
relaxed,
fatigue-free
driving.
In
the
event
of
an
accident,
the
correct
seat
posi#j
tion
plays
an
important
role.
Follow
the
informa#j
tion
in
the
following
chapters.
Additional
information:
'xSeats,
refer
to
page
116.'xSafety
belts,
refer
to
page
119.'xHead
restraints,
refer
to
page
120.'xAirbags,
refer
to
page
181.Seats
Safety
information
Warning
Seat
setting
while
driving
can
lead
to
unex#j
pected
movements
of
the
seat.
Vehicle
control could
be
lost.
There
is
a
risk
of
accident.
Only
adjust
the
seat
on
the
driver's
side
when
the
vehicle
is
stationary.
Warning
With
a
backrest
inclined
too
far
to
the
rear,
the
protective
effect
of
the
safety
belt
can
no
lon#j
ger
be
ensured.
There
is
a
risk
of
sliding
under
the
safety
belt
in
an
accident.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
danger
to
life.
Adjust
the
seat
prior
to
starting
the
trip.
Adjust
the
backrest
so
that
it
is
in
the
most
upright
position
as
possible
and
do not
adjust
again
while
driving.
Warning
There
is
a
risk
of
jamming
when
moving
the seats.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damageto
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
move#jment
of
the
seat
is
clear
prior
to
any
adjust#jment.
Electrically
adjustable
seats
General
information The
seat
setting
for
the
driver's
seat
is
stored
for
the
driver
profile
currently
used.
When
a
driver
profile
is
selected,
the
stored
position
is
called
up
automatically.
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The
current
seat
position
can
be
stored
usingthe
memory
function.
Overview1Backrest
width2Forward/backward,
height,
seat
tilt3Backrest
tilt,
head
restraint4Lumbar
support
Longitudinal
direction
Press
switch
forward
or
backward.
Height
Press
switch
up
or
down.
Seat
tilt
Tilt
switch
up
or
down. Backrest
tilt
Tilt
switch
forward
or
backward.
Thigh
support Sport
seat
Pull
the
lever
at
the
front
of
the
seat
and
push
the
thigh
support
forward
or
back.
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Lumbar
support
Principle
The
curvature
of
the
seat
backrest
can
be
ad#j
justed
in
a
way
that
it
supports
the
lumbar
region
of
the
spine.
The
lower
back
and
the
spine
are supported
for
upright
sitting
position.
Adjusting'xPress
the
front/rear
section
of
the
button:
The
curvature
is
increased/
decreased.'xPress
the
upper/lower
section
of
the
button:
The
curvature
is
shifted
up/
down.
Functional
limitations
It
may
not
be
possible
to
adjust
the
lumbar
sup#j
port
at
very
high
and
very
low
temperatures.
Backrest
width
Principle Adjusting
the
backrest
width
may
improve
lateral
support
when
taking
corners.
General
information The
backrest
width
is
changed
by
adjusting
the
side
sections
of
the
backrest.
Adjusting
'xPress
the
front
section
of
the
button:
The
backrest
width
de#j
creases.'xPress
the
rear
section
of
the
button:
The
backrest
width
increases.Functional
limitations It
may
not
be
possible
to
adjust
the
backrest
width
at
very
high
and
very
low
temperatures.
Entering
the
rear
Safety
information
Warning
There
is
a
risk
of
jamming
when
moving
the seats.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
risk
of
damage
to
property.
Make
sure
that
the
area
of
move#j ment
of
the
seat
is
clear
prior
to
any
adjust#jment.
Warning
Unexpected
movements
of
the
rear
seat
back#j rest
while
driving
may
occur
if
the
rear
seat
backrest
is
unlocked.
Vehicle
control
could
be
lost.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
Fold
back
and
lock the
backrests
before
driving.
Make
sure
the
backrest
engages
correctly
by
slightly
moving
forward
and
back.
Fold
the
seat
backrest
forward
1.Pull
the
lever.2.Fold
the
seat
backrest
forward.
To
make
the
entry
to
the
rear
easier,
the
seat
will
automatically
move
to
the
most
forward
position.
The
process
will
be
terminated
when
the
switch
for
the
forward/back
adjustment
is
pressed
or
the backrest
is
reclined.
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Push
the
seat
backrest
rearwardPush
the
seat
backrest
rearward
and
lock
it.
The
seat
moves
automatically
to
the
last
seat
po#jsition
that
was
stored.
Pulling
the
lever
again
stops
the
motion.
Safety
belts
General
information The
vehicle
is
fitted
with
four
safety
belts
to
en#j
sure
occupant
safety.
However,
they
can
only unfold
their
protective
effect
when
adjusted
cor#jrectly.
Always
make
sure
that
safety
belts
are
being
worn
by
the
occupants
before
driving
off.
The
airbags
supplement
the
safety
belts
as
an
addi#j tional
safety
device.
The
airbags
do
not
replace
safety
belts.
All
belt
fastening
points
are
designed
to
achieve the
best
possible
protective
effect
of
the
safety
belts
with
proper
use
of
the
safety
belts
and
cor#j
rect
seat
setting.
Notes
on
sitting
safely,
refer
to
page
116.
Safety
information
Warning
Use
of
a
safety
belt
to
buckle
more
than
one
person
will
potentially
defeat
the
ability
of
the safety
belt
to
serve
its
protective
function.There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
danger
to
life.
Do
not
allow
more
than
one
person
to
wear
a
single
safety
belt.
Infants
and
children
are
not
allowed
on
an
occupant's
lap,
but
must
be
transported and
secured
in
designated
child
restraint
sys#jtems.
Warning
The
protective
effect
of
safety
gear,
including
safety
belts,
can
be
limited
or
lost
when
safety
belts
are
fastened
incorrectly.
An
incorrectly fastened
safety
belt
can
cause
additional
inju#j
ries,
for
instance
in
the
event
of
an
accident, braking
or
evasive
maneuvers.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
danger
to
life.
Make
sure
that
all
occu#j pants
are
wearing
safety
belts
correctly.
Warning
The
protective
effect
of
safety
gear,
including
safety
belts,
may
not
be
fully
functional
or
fail
in
the
following
situations:
'xThe
safety
belts
or
safety
belt
buckles
are
damaged,
soiled,
or
changed
in
any
other way.'xSeat
belt
tensioners
or
belt
retractorswere
modified.
Safety
belts
can
be
imperceptibly
damaged
in
the
event
of
an
accident.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury
or
danger
to
life.
Do
not
modify
safety
belts, safety
belt
buckles,
seat
belt
tensioners,
belt
retractors
or
belt
anchors
and
keep
them
clean. Have
the
safety
belts
checked
after
an
accidentat
the
dealer#ss
service
center
or
another
quali#j
fied
service
center
or
repair
shop.
Correct
use
of
safety
belts
'xWear
the
safety
belt
twist-free
and
tight
to your
body
over
your
lap
and
shoulders.'xWear
the
safety
belt
deep
on
your
hips
overyour
lap.
The
safety
belt
may
not
press
onyour
stomach.'xDo
not
rub
the
safety
belt
against
sharp
edges,
or
guide
it
or
jam
it
in
across
hard
or
fragile
objects.'xAvoid
thick
clothing.'xRe-tighten
the
safety
belt
frequently
upward around
your
upper
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Buckling
the
safety
belt1.Guide
the
safety
belt
slowly
over
shoulder
and
hip
to
put
it
on.2.Insert
the
tongue
plate
into
the
safety
belt
buckle.
The
safety
belt
buckle
must
engage
audibly.
Unbuckling
the
safety
belt
1.Hold
the
safety
belt
firmly.2.Press
the
red
button
in
the
safety
belt
buckle.3.Guide
the
safety
belt
back
into
its
roll-up mechanism.
Safety
belt
reminder
for
driver's
seat
and
front
passenger
seat
General
information
The
safety
belt
reminder
is
issued
when
the
driv#j er's
safety
belt
is
not
buckled.
The
safety
belt
reminder
is
also
active
when
the
front
passenger
seat
belt
is
not
buckled
or
ob#j
jects
are
on
the
front
passenger
seat.
The
safety
belt
reminder
is
also
activated
when
a
passenger
unbuckles
a
safety
belt
during
the
trip.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster The
indicator
light
lights
up
and
a
signal
sounds.
Make
sure
that
the
safety
belts
are
positioned
correctly.
The
safety
belt
reminder
can
also
be
activated
if
objects
are placed
on
the
front
passenger
seat.
Safety
belt
reminder
for
rear
seats
General
information The
safety
belt
reminder
is
automatically
acti#j
vated
each
time
the
engine
starts.
The
safety
belt
reminder
is
also
activated
when
a
passenger
unbuckles
a
rear
seat
safety
belt
dur#j
ing
the
trip.
Display
in
the
instrument
cluster The
indicator
light
in
the
instrument
cluster
illu#j
minates
after
the
engine
is
started.
The
displays
may
vary
depending
on
the
equip#j ment
version
and
country
variant.IconDescriptionGreen:
the
safety
belt
is
buckled
on
the
corresponding
rear
seat.Red:
the
safety
belt
is
not
buck#j
led
on
the
corresponding
rear
seat.
Front
head
restraints
General
information
The
current
head
restraint
position
can
be
stored
using
the
memory
function.
Safety
information
Warning
Removal
or
incorrect
adjustment
of
head
re#j straints
can
cause
injuries
in
the
head
and
neckarea.
There
is
a
risk
of
injury.
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