warning MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class CABRIOLET 2012 C207 Repair Manual

XOne person stands on the right-hand side
and the other person on the left-hand side
of the vehicle.GWARNING
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.
XGrip the soft-top compartment with one
hand as illustrated.XUse the other hand to support yourself on
the edge of the trunk lid as illustrated.XLift soft-top compartment cover F up as
far as it will go. In doing so, pull soft-top
compartment cover F to the rear, applying
constant force.GWARNING
Do not reach between the cover halves and
the hinges. You could otherwise become
trapped.
XReach under the tip of soft top G in the
soft-top compartment from the right-hand
and left-hand sides.XLift the soft top out of the soft-top
compartment and guide it forwards in the
direction of the arrow onto windshield
frame H.ITo openJTo lockXPull off the cover of the roof lock behind the
overhead control panel.XInsert the hex-socket wrench into the roof
lock.XTurn the hex-socket wrench clockwise I
as far as possible.
! Make sure the Allen key is turned counter-
clockwise as far as possible during the
following step. The soft top may otherwise
not be fully locked.
Soft top (Cabriolet)91Opening/closingZ

XTurn the hex-socket wrench counter-
clockwise J as far as possible.
The soft top is now pre-locked on the
windshield frame.XMove material tensioning frame K to an
upright position.
! Make sure the soft-top compartment
cover does not collide with the material
tensioning frame during the following step.
XLower soft-top compartment cover L.XWith your hand flat, press down the
material tensioning frame until it rests on
soft-top support M of the soft-top
compartment cover.GWARNING
You could trap your hands.
Do not push the soft-top compartment cover
forwards in front of the soft-top support with
your hands.
XWith your hand flat, press the soft-top
compartment cover forwards/downwards
on both sides simultaneously until it
engages in the guide. Apply your hands to
the points indicated with arrows.
At the same time, press the material
tensioning frame gently downwards with
your flat hand.NTo lockXInsert the hex-socket wrench into the roof
lock.XTurn the hex-socket wrench counter-
clockwise N as far as possible.XHave the soft-top mechanism repaired
immediately at a specialist workshop.
i Press the soft-top compartment cover
again if the trunk lid cannot be opened.
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! Do not under any circumstances open the
trunk lid with the emergency key. You could
otherwise damage the trunk lid and the
soft-top compartment cover.
Re-locking the soft top
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.
GWARNING
Stop the vehicle at a suitable location as soon
as it is possible to do so safely and lock the
soft top before driving on. You could
otherwise endanger yourself and others.
You can lock the soft top again if it is not
locked fully.
XStop the vehicle immediately, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.XTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.XPress the soft-top switch.
Trunk partition
General notes
The trunk partition can be used to cover
luggage and loads in the trunk.
The soft top can only be opened when the
trunk partition is closed.
! 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.
Opening and closingXTo 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.XTo open: push trunk partition : against
the direction of the arrow by the handle.
The trunk partition finishes opening
automatically.
Brackets for the wind screen
The wind screen protects against wind when
driving with the soft top open. It is secured
above the rear bench seats. For this reason,
only the driver and the front passenger can
travel in the vehicle when the wind screen is
installed.
GWARNING
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 and you
could cause an accident.
! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only use wind screens which have been
tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz
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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.XWhen installing the wind screen, use lateral
brackets :.
Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
AIRCAP
General notes
With AIRCAP, four people can travel
comfortably with the soft top open. AIRCAP
reduces the draft for the driver and
passengers in both the front and the rear
compartment in a vehicle with the soft top
down. You can open and close AIRCAP when
the vehicle is stationary or during the journey
at a speed of up to 100 mph (160 km/h).
AIRCAP has the following components:
R a wind deflector between the windshield
and the soft top
R an AIRCAP wind screen between the two
head restraints on the rear bench seat
GWARNING
When extending and retracting AIRCAP, make
sure that no one can become trapped. If there
is a risk of entrapment, press the button again
to retract AIRCAP again.
The AIRCAP button is located under the cover
in the lower center console.:AIRCAP button
Extending AIRCAP
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.XOpen the cover on the lower section of the
center console.XPress AIRCAP button :.
The two indicator lamps on the AIRCAP
button light up.94Soft top (Cabriolet)Opening/closing

Problems with the soft topProblemPossible causes/consequences and M SolutionsThe soft top will not
open or close.The ignition is not switched on.XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock.The trunk lid is open.XClose the trunk lid ( Y page 93).The trunk partition is not closed.XClose the trunk partition ( Y page 93).The roll bars have been deployed.XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.The head restraints in the rear compartment do not retract
automatically.XLower the head restraints in the rear compartment manually
( Y page 105).The soft-top mechanism or control system is defective.XClose the soft top manually if necessary ( Y page 88).XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.The soft top was opened and closed several times in succession.
The soft-top drive has been deactivated automatically for safety
reasons.
You can open or close the soft top again after approximately ten
minutes.XSwitch the ignition off and then on again.XRepeat the opening or closing procedure.Sliding sunroof 2
Important safety notes
In the following section, the term "sliding
sunroof" refers to the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel.
GWARNING
When opening or closing the sliding sunroof,
make sure that there is no danger of anyone
being harmed by the opening/closing
procedure.
The sliding sunroof is equipped with
automatic operation and the anti-entrapment
feature. If the movement of the sliding sunroof
is blocked during the closing procedure, the
sliding sunroof will stop and open slightly.
The sliding sunroof operates differently when
the sliding sunroof switch is pressed and held.2 Coupe only.Sliding sunroof97Opening/closingZ

See the "Problems with the sliding sunroof"
section for more details.
The opening/closing procedure of the sliding
sunroof can be immediately halted by
releasing the sliding sunroof switch or, if the
sliding sunroof switch was moved past the
resistance point and released, by moving the
sliding sunroof switch in any direction.GWARNING
The sliding sunroof is made out of glass. In the
event of an accident, the glass may shatter.
This may result in an opening in the roof.
In a vehicle rollover, occupants not wearing
their seat belts or not wearing them properly
may be thrown out of the opening. Such an
opening also presents a potential for injury for
occupants wearing their seat belts properly,
as entire body parts or portions of them may
protrude from the passenger compartment.
! Only open the sliding sunroof if it is free
of snow and ice. Otherwise, malfunctions
may occur.
Do not allow anything to protrude from the
sliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals could
be damaged.
! The weather can change abruptly. It could
start to rain or snow. Make sure that the
sliding sunroof is closed when you leave the
vehicle. The vehicle electronics can be
damaged if water enters the vehicle
interior.
i Resonance noises can occur in addition
to the usual airflow noises when the sliding
sunroof is open. They are caused by minor
pressure fluctuations in the vehicle interior.
Change the position of the sliding sunroof
or open a side window slightly to reduce or
eliminate these noises.
Operating the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel
Opening and closing
Overhead control panel
:To raise;To open=To close/lower
The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel can only be operated when the roller
sunblind is open.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock.XPush or pull the 3 switch in the
corresponding direction.
i If you press the 3 switch beyond the
point of resistance, an automatic opening/
closing process is started in the
corresponding direction. You can stop
automatic operation by operating the
switch again.
Operating the roller sunblind for the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel
General notes
The roller sunblind shields the vehicle interior
from sunlight. The roller sunblind can only be
opened and closed when the panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel is closed.
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GWARNING
When opening or closing the roller sunblind,
make sure that no one can be injured.
The roller sunblind has automatic operation
and an anti-entrapment feature. If the roller
sunblind is blocked during the closing
procedure, the anti-entrapment feature stops
the roller sunblind and it opens again slightly.
The manual opening and closing of the roller
sunblind can be terminated immediately by
releasing the button. In automatic operation,
press the button briefly in any direction to
stop the roller sunblind.
Opening and closing
Overhead control panel
:To open;To open=To closeXTurn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock.XPress or pull the 3 switch in the
corresponding direction.
i If you press the 3 switch beyond the
point of resistance, an automatic opening/
closing process is started in the
corresponding direction. You can stop
automatic operation by operating the
switch again.
Resetting the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel and the roller
sunblind
Reset the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel and the roller sunblind if the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding panel
or the roller sunblind does not move
smoothly.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock.XPull the 3 switch repeatedly to the point
of resistance in the direction of arrow =
until the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel is fully closed.XKeep the 3 switch pulled for an
additional second.XPull the 3 switch repeatedly to the point
of resistance in the direction of arrow =
until the roller sunblind is fully closed.XKeep the 3 switch pulled for an
additional second.XMake sure that the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel (Y page 98) and the
roller sunblind ( Y page 99) can be fully
opened again.XIf this is not the case, repeat the steps
above again.
! If the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel and the roller sunblind cannot
be fully opened or closed after resetting,
contact a qualified specialist workshop.
Problems with the sliding sunroof
In the following section, the term "sliding
sunroof" refers to the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel.
Problem: the sunroof cannot be closed
and you cannot see the cause.
GWARNING
You could be severely or even fatally injured
when closing the sliding sunroof with
increased closing force or if the anti-
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entrapment feature is deactivated. Make sure
that nobody can become trapped when
closing the sliding sunroof.
If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during
closing and reopens again slightly:XImmediately after the sliding sunroof
blocks, pull the 3 switch in the
overhead control panel down to the point
of resistance and hold it until the sliding
sunroof is closed.
The sliding sunroof is closed with increased
force.
If the sliding sunroof is obstructed again
during closing and reopens again slightly:
XImmediately after the sliding sunroof
blocks, pull the 3 switch in the
overhead control panel down to the point
of resistance and hold it until the sliding
sunroof is closed.
The sliding sunroof is closed without the
anti-entrapment feature.GWARNING
Pressing and holding the sliding sunroof
switch to close the sliding sunroof
immediately after it had been blocked two
times will cause the sliding sunroof to close
without the anti-entrapment feature for as
long as you hold the switch.
! If the sliding sunroof still cannot be
opened or closed as a result of a
malfunction, contact a qualified specialist
workshop.
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Seats
Important safety notes
GWARNING
In order to avoid possible loss of vehicle
control, all seat, head restraint, steering
wheel and rear view mirror adjustments, as
well as fastening of seat belts, must be done
before setting the vehicle in motion.
GWARNING
Do not adjust the driver's seat while driving.
Adjusting the seat while driving could cause
the driver to lose control of the vehicle.
Never travel in a moving vehicle with the seat
backrest in an excessively reclined position as
this can be dangerous. You could slide under
the seat belt in a collision. If you slide under
it, the seat belt would apply force at the
abdomen or neck. This could cause serious or
fatal injuries. The seat backrest and seat belts
provide the best restraint when the wearer is
in a position that is as upright as possible and
seat belts are properly positioned on the
body.
GWARNING
Your seat belt must be adjusted so that you
can correctly fasten your seat belt.
Observe the following points:
R adjust the seat backrest until your arms are
slightly angled when holding the steering
wheel.
R adjust the seat to a comfortable seating
position that still allows you to reach the
accelerator/brake pedal safely. The
position should be as far back as possible
with the driver still able to operate the
controls properly.
R adjust the head restraint so that it is as
close to the head as possible and the center
of the head restraint supports the back of
the head at eye level.
R never place hands under the seat or near
any moving parts while a seat is being
adjusted.
Failure to do so could result in an accident
and/or serious personal injury.GWARNING
The electrically adjustable seats can be
operated at any time. Therefore, do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's
unsupervised access to a vehicle could result
in an accident and/or serious personal injury.
GWARNING
According to accident statistics, children are
safer when properly restrained in the rear
seating positions than in the front seating
position. Thus, we strongly recommend that
children be placed in the rear seats whenever
possible. Regardless of seating position,
children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an
appropriately sized infant restraint, toddler
restraint, or booster seat recommended for
the size and weight of the child. For additional
information, see "Children in the vehicle".
A child's risk of serious or fatal injuries is
significantly increased if the child restraints
are not properly secured in the vehicle and/
or the child is not properly secured in the child
restraint.
GWARNING
For your protection, drive only with properly
positioned head restraints.
Adjust the head restraint so that it is as close
to the head as possible and the center of the
head restraint supports the back of the head
at eye level. This will reduce the potential for
injury to the head and neck in the event of an
accident or similar situation.
Seats103Seats, steering wheel and mirrorsZ

Adjusting the head restraints
Adjusting the head restraint height
electricallyXTo adjust the head restraint height: slide
the switch for head restraint adjustment
( Y page 104) up or down in the direction of
the arrow.
Rear seat head restraints
GWARNING
For safety reasons, always drive with the rear
head restraints in the upright position when
the rear seats are occupied.
Keep the area around head restraints clear of
articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the
folding operation of the head restraints.
Lowering and extending the rear seat
head restraints from the front (Cabriolet)
GWARNING
For safety reasons, always drive with the rear
head restraints in the raised position when
the rear seats are occupied.
Keep the area around head restraints clear of
articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the
folding operation of the head restraints.
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position
2 in the ignition lock.XTo lower: press button :.
The head restraints move to the lowest
position.If AIRCAP is activated, the right-hand
indicator lamp on the AIRCAP button goes
out.XTo extend: press button : again.
The head restraints only move into the
central position if AIRCAP is activated and
no rear seat belt has been fastened.
If AIRCAP is activated, the right-hand
indicator lamp on the AIRCAP button
comes on.
i More detailed information about AIRCAP
can be found on ( Y page 94).
Manually lowering the head restraints
in the rear (Cabriolet)
If the head restraints in the rear compartment
are in the upper position, the soft top cannot
be closed fully. If the head restraint
electronics are malfunctioning and the
adjustment procedure of the soft top is
interrupted leaving the soft top compartment
cover open, you therefore have to lower the
head restraints in the rear compartment
manually.
Lower the head restraints in the rear
compartment manually if:
R the head restraint electronics are
malfunctioning
R the opening or closing procedure of the soft
top is interrupted leaving the soft top
compartment cover open.
Cover ; can only be released when the
opening or closing procedure of the soft top
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