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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.
You can open or close the soft top:
R when the vehicle is stationary or
R when the speed does not exceed 25 mph
(40 km/h).
If there is a strong head wind, it may not be
possible to close the soft top fully. In this
case, reduce speed or stop in order to close
the soft top fully.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you only open or close the
soft top when the vehicle is stationary. 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 or pull the soft-top switch
again in order to open or close the soft top
fully.
Opening/closing X
Make sure that the trunk partition is closed
(Y page 96).
X Close the trunk lid.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Open the cover in the lower center console. X
To open: pull soft-top switch : until the
entire
soft top is stowed away in the trunk.
The Convertible Top in Operation
message appears in the multifunction
display.
If you drive faster than 25 mph (40 km/h)
during the opening procedure, the opening
procedure is stopped and the Open/Close
Convertible Top Completely message
is displayed in the multifunction display. To
fully open the soft top, reduce speed back 90
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Opening/closing
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to under 25 mph (40 km/h) and pull the
soft top switch again.
X To close: press and hold soft-top
switch : until the soft top is fully closed.
The Convertible Top in Operation
message appears in the multifunction
display.
If you drive faster than 25 mph (40 km/h)
during the closing procedure, the closing
procedure
is stopped and the Open/Close
Convertible Top Completely message
is displayed in the multifunction display. To
fully close the soft top, reduce speed back
to under 25 mph (40 km/h) and push the
soft top switch again. Opening and closing using the
SmartKey
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.
If there is a risk of entrapment, immediately
release the % or & button on the
SmartKey. The soft-top mechanism stops
immediately.
Opening/closing The SmartKey must be close to the driver's
door handle.
X
Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's
door handle.
X To open: press and hold the % button
on the SmartKey until the soft top is fully
opened.
The Convertible Top in Operation
message appears in the multifunction display. The seat ventilation is switched on.
The rear side windows open.
X To close: press and hold the & button
on the SmartKey until the soft top is fully
closed.
The Convertible Top in Operation
message appears in the multifunction
display.
The soft top and the side windows
close. Closing the soft top manually
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Remove wristwatches and any jewelry such
as
rings or bracelets. You could otherwise get
caught, be injured and damage the vehicle.
Always grip the soft top at the indicated
gripping points when closing the soft top
manually. You could otherwise be injured.
If the soft top cannot be closed automatically,
check the following points:
R Is the trunk partition engaged
(Y page 96)?
R Are the head restraints on the rear bench
seats extended?
R Is the trunk lid closed?
R Is the on-board voltage sufficient?
Start the engine if necessary.
If automatic operation still does not work, the
soft top can be closed manually.
To carry out this work, you will need the
assistance of another person.
i Closing the soft top manually is a
complex, technically demanding process
which requires a great deal of force. Only
close the soft top manually in extreme
emergencies. Preferably, contact a
qualified specialist workshop. Soft top (Cabriolet)
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The soft top is not locked if:
R
the Convertible Top in Operation
message appears in the multifunction
display.
R you hear a warning tone for up to ten
seconds
when pulling away or while driving.
Locking You can lock the soft top again if it is not
locked fully.
X
Pull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon
as possible, paying attention to road and
traffic conditions.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Press the soft-top switch (Y page 90). Trunk partition
General notes !
To avoid damaging the soft top or load
when
folding back the soft top, observe the
following:
R when the trunk partition is open, do not
place any objects in or behind the net on
the side that are so long they could
obstruct the trunk partition or damage
the opened soft top.
R make sure that the cargo does not push
the trunk partition upwards.
The soft top can only be opened when the
trunk partition is closed.
The trunk partition can be used to cover
luggage and loads in the trunk. Opening/closing
X
To close: pull trunk partition : by the
handle in the direction of the arrow until it
rests on the sides of the trunk.
trunk partition : finishes closing
automatically.
X To open: push trunk partition : against
the direction of the arrow by the handle.
The trunk partition finishes opening
automatically. Brackets for the wind screen
G
WARNING
Fold back the top part of the wind screen if it
restricts
your vision or when it is dark. It could
otherwise impair your view to the rear. As a
result of the visibility impairment, you could
cause an accident and injure yourself or
others.
! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only use wind screens which have been
tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz
vehicles. This helps to prevent damage to
the vehicle.
! Observe the backrest position of the front
seats if the wind screen is installed, since
the backrest could collide with the wind
screen here. 96
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Opening/closing
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Useful information
i This Operator's Manual describes all
models and all standard and optional
equipment of your vehicle available at the
time of publication of the Operator's
Manual. Country-specific differences are
possible.
Please note that your vehicle may
not be equipped with all features
described. This also applies to safety-
related systems and functions.
i Read the information on qualified
specialist workshops: ( Y page 24).Correcting the driver's seat position
X
Observe the safety guidelines on seat
adjustment ( Y page 107).
X Make sure that seat = is adjusted
properly.
Electrical seat adjustment ( Y page 108)
When adjusting the seat, make sure that:
R you
are as far away from the driver's air bag
as possible.
R you are sitting in a normal upright position.
R you can fasten the seat belt properly. R
you
have moved the backrest to an almost
vertical position.
R you have set the seat cushion angle so that
your thighs are gently supported.
R you can depress the pedals properly.
X Check whether the head restraint is
adjusted properly.
When doing so, make sure that you have
adjusted
the head restraint so that the back
of your head is supported at eye level by
the center of the head restraint.
X Observe the safety guidelines on steering
wheel adjustment ( Y page 113).
X Make sure that steering wheel : is
adjusted properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
(Y page 113)
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure that:
R you can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent.
R you can move your legs freely.
R you can see all the displays in the
instrument cluster clearly.
X Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
(Y page 53).
X Check whether you have fastened seat
belt ; properly
(Y page 55).
The seat belt should:
R fit snugly across your body
R be routed across the middle of your
shoulder
R be
routed in your pelvic area across the hip
joints
X Before starting off, adjust the rear-view
mirror and the exterior mirrors in such a
way
that you have a good view of road and
traffic conditions (Y page 115).
X Vehicles with a memory function: save
the
seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror
settings with the memory function
(Y page 117). 106
Correcting the driver's seat position
Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
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is interrupted leaving the soft top
compartment cover open.
X
Push the mechanical key into two
openings : between the head restraints
until cover ; releases.
X Take off cover ;. X
Turn thumbwheel : in the direction of the
front seat to lower the head restraints. Folding the front-seat backrests
forward/back
Important safety notes G
WARNING
The seat belts can only provide protection if
the seat backrest is locked in the upright
position.
The seat backrest must therefore be
locked in the upright position during the
journey. Do not drive the vehicle if the seat
backrest is not locked in the upright position.
If the
Lock Seat Backrest Front Right
or
Lock Seat Backrest Front Left
warning message is displayed in the
multifunction display, then the corresponding
seat backrest is not locked. Carefully slow
down and drive with caution to an area which
is a safe distance from the road. Always
ensure that there is sufficient space behind
the seat backrest and fold the seat backrest
back fully until it engages in the locking
mechanism. The warning message is no longer displayed
once
the seat backrest engages in the locking
mechanism. If both seat backrests are locked
and the warning message continues to be
displayed, have the system checked by a
Mercedes-Benz Center without delay. G
WARNING
Always ensure that no-one can become
trapped or injured by the movement of the
seat.
In a potentially hazardous situation, the
procedure can be interrupted by moving the
seat adjustment switch in the door control
panel or by operating one of the position
buttons of the Memory function.
Folding the seat backrest forward Example: Coupe
The seat moves forwards if you have folded
the backrest forwards and the seat is in the
rear
half of the range. This makes it easier for
passengers to get into and out of the rear
compartment. The head restraint is lowered
simultaneously.
X Pull seat release handle : forwards and
fold the backrest forwards as far as it will
go.
The seat automatically moves to the
foremost
position and the head restraint is
lowered. 110
Seats
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You can use this function to set the
headlamps
to change between low beam and
high beam automatically. The system
recognizes vehicles with their lights on, either
approaching from the opposite direction or
traveling in front of your vehicle, and
consequently switches the headlamps from
high beam to low beam.
The system automatically adapts the low-
beam headlamp range depending on the
distance to the other vehicle. Once the
system no longer detects any other vehicles,
it reactivates the high-beam headlamps.
The system's optical sensor is located behind
the windshield near the overhead control
panel. Switching Adaptive Highbeam Assist
on/off :
High-beam headlamps
; Turn signal, right
= High-beam flasher
? Turn signal, left
X To activate: activate the Adaptive
Highbeam Assist function using the on-
board computer ( Y page 224).
X Turn the light switch to Ã.
X Press the combination switch beyond the
pressure point in the direction of
arrow : .
The _ indicator lamp in the
multifunction display lights up if it is dark
and
the light sensor activates the low-beam
headlamps.
If you drive at speeds above approximately
28 mph (45 km/h):
the headlamp range is set automatically
depending on the distance between the
vehicle and other road users.
If you are driving at speeds above
approximately 35 mph (55 km/h) and no
other road users have been detected:
the high-beam headlamps are switched on
automatically. The K indicator lamp in
the instrument cluster also lights up.
If you drive at speeds below approximately
30 mph (45 km/h) or if other road users
are identified or if the roads are sufficiently
illuminated:
the high-beam headlamps are switched off
automatically. The K indicator lamp in Exterior lighting
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the instrument cluster goes out. The
_
indicator lamp in the multifunction display
remains lit.
X To deactivate: move the combination
switch back to its normal position.
The _ indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster goes out. Headlamps fogged up on the inside
The headlamps may fog up on the inside if
there is high atmospheric humidity.
X Switch on the light and drive off.
The level of moisture diminishes,
depending
on the length of the journey and
the weather conditions (humidity and
temperature).
If the level of moisture does not diminish:
X Have the headlamps checked at a qualified
specialist workshop. Interior lighting
Overview of interior lighting
Overhead control panel (example: Coupe)
:
u To switch the rear interior lighting
on/off (Coupe only)
; | To switch the automatic interior
lighting control on/off
= p To switch the right-hand reading
lamp on/off ?
c To switch the front interior lighting
on/off
A p
To switch the left-hand reading lamp
on/off Interior lighting control
General notes In order to prevent the vehicle's battery from
discharging,
the interior lighting functions are
automatically deactivated after some time
unless the SmartKey is in position 2 in the
ignition lock.
Automatic interior lighting control Front overhead control panel
:
u To switch the rear interior lighting
on/off (Coupe only)
; | To switch the automatic interior
lighting control on/off
= p To switch the right-hand reading
lamp on/off
? c To switch the front interior lighting
on/off
A p
To switch the left-hand reading lamp
on/off
X To activate/deactivate: press the |
button.
When the automatic interior lighting
control
is activated, the button is flush with
the overhead control panel. 128
Interior lighting
Lights and windshield wipers
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Control panel for dual-zone climate control
Canada only
:
Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 144)
; Defrosts the windshield ( Y page 143)
= Switches the ZONE function on/off ( Y page 143)
? Display
A Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 141)
B Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification ( Y page 140)
C Switches the rear window defroster on/off( Y page 144)
D Switches climate control on/off ( Y page 140)
E Sets the temperature, right ( Y page 142)
F Sets the air distribution (Y page 142)
G Sets the airflow ( Y page 143)
H Sets the temperature, left ( Y page 142)USA only
:
Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 141)
; Defrosts the windshield ( Y page 143)
= Switches the ZONE function on/off ( Y page 143)
? Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 144)
A Switches maximum cooling MAX COOL on/off ( Y page 144)
B Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification ( Y page 140)Overview of climate control systems
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C
Switches the rear window defroster on/off( Y page 144)
D Switches climate control on/off ( Y page 140)
E Sets the temperature, right ( Y page 142)
F Sets the air distribution (Y page 142)
G Sets the airflow ( Y page 143)
H Sets the temperature, left ( Y page 142)
I Display Information about using dual-zone
climate control
The following contains notes and
recommendations on optimum use of
automatic climate control.
R Activate
climate control using the à and
¿ buttons. The indicator lamps above
the à and ¿ buttons light up.
R Set the temperature to 72 ‡ (22 †).
R Only use the "defrosting" function briefly
until the windshield is clear again.
R Only use "air-recirculation" mode briefly,
e.g. if there are unpleasant outside odors
or when in a tunnel. The windows could
otherwise fog up, since no fresh air is drawn
into the vehicle in air-recirculation mode.
R Use the ZONE function to adopt the
temperature settings on the driver's side
for the front-passenger side as well. The
indicator lamp above the á button goes
out. 138
Overview of climate control systems
Climate control
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Control panel for 3-zone automatic climate control
Canada only
Front control panel
: Sets climate control to automatic (Y page 141)
; Defrosts the windshield ( Y page 143)
= Switches the ZONE function on/off ( Y page 143)
? Display
A Activates/deactivates air-recirculation mode (Y page 144)
B Activates/deactivates the residual heat function (Y page 145)
C Activates/deactivates cooling with air dehumidification ( Y page 140)
D Switches the rear window defroster on/off( Y page 144)
E Switches climate control on/off ( Y page 140)
F Sets the temperature, right ( Y page 142)
G Sets climate control to automatic (FOCUS/MEDIUM/DIFFUSE) ( Y page 141)
H Sets the airflow ( Y page 143)
I Sets the air distribution (Y page 142)
J Sets the temperature, left ( Y page 142)
Rear control panel
K Increases the temperature (Y page 142)
L Display
M Reduces the temperature ( Y page 142) Overview of climate control systems
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