MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class CABRIOLET 2014 C207 Owner's Manual

Problems with the side windows
G
WARNING
If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side window
closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing feature is then not active. Parts of the
body could be trapped in the closing area in the process. This poses an increased risk of injury
or even fatal injury.
Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. To stop the closing process, release
the switch or push the switch again to reopen the side window. Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
As
ide window cannot
be closed because it is
blocked by objects, e.g.
leaves in the window
guide. X
Remove the objects.
X Close the side window. As
ide window cannot
be closed and you
cannot see the cause. If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens again
slightly:
X
Immediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding
switch again until the side window has closed.
The side window is closed with increased force.
If a side window is obstructed again during closing and reopens
again slightly:
X Immediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding
switch again until the side window has closed.
The side window is closed without the anti-entrapmen tfeature. Soft top (Cabriolet)
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If you do not fully open/close the soft top, the
soft-top hydraulics depressurize after a short
time. This causes the soft top to lower
unexpectedly and may cause you or others to
be trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Always open or close the soft top completely.
! Never sit on the soft-top compartment
cover or stow heavy objects there. 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 sufficien tclearance 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 there are no objects 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. Soft top (Cabriolet)
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i
Vehicle height when opening/closing the
soft top (Y page 390).
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 you do not exceed aspeed of
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.
If the soft top does not open or close fully, the
soft-top hydraulics are depressurized and the
soft top is lowered:
R after approximately 7minutes when the
ignition is switched on
R immediately if the ignition is switched off Opening and closing with the soft top
switch
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When opening or closing the soft top, there is
a risk that parts of the body could become
trapped by moving parts such as the roof
mechanism, the trunk lid, or the side
windows .There is a risk of injury.
When opening or closing the roof, make sure
that no parts of the body are in the vicinity of
moving parts. Release the switch if somebody
becomes trapped. G
WARNING
If the vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph
(40 km/h) the soft top stops during the
opening or closing procedure. This impairs your view to the rear. There is a risk of an
accident.
Reduce your speed to below 25 mph
(40 km/h) or stop the vehicle in accordance
with the traffic conditions.P
ress or pull 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 106).
X Close the trunk lid.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignitio nlock.
X Open the cover in the lower center console. X
To open: pull soft-top switch 0002until the
entire soft top is stowed away in the trunk.
The Convertible Top in Operation message appears in the multifunction
display.
If, when opening, you drive at speeds above
25 (40 km/h), the opening procedure is
stopped. The
Open/Close Convertible Top Completely message appears in the
multifunction display .Inorder to open the
soft top fully, reduce yours peed again to
below 25 (40 km/h) and pull the soft-top
switch again.
X To close: press and hold soft-top
switch 0002until the soft top is fully closed.
The Convertible Top in Operation message appears in the multifunction
display.100
Soft top (Cabriolet)Opening and closing

If, when closing, you drive at speeds above
25 mph (40 km/h), the opening procedure
is stopped. The Open/Close Convertible Top Completely message
appears in the multifunctio ndisplay. In
order to close the soft top fully, reduce your
speed again to below 25 mph (40 km/h)
and press the soft-top switch again. Opening and closing using the
SmartKey
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When opening or closing the soft top, there is
a risk that parts of the body could become
trapped by moving parts such as the roof
mechanism, the trunk lid, or the side
windows .There is a risk of injury.
When opening or closing the roof, make sure
that no parts of the body are in the vicinity of
moving parts. Release the switch if somebody
becomes trapped.
Opening and closing The SmartKey must be near the door handle.
X To open: press and hold the 000Ebutton
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 000Dbutton
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
Closing the soft top manually is a complex,
technically challenging procedure which can
also be physically demanding. You or others
can become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Where possible, have the soft top closed
manually at a qualified specialist workshop.
If the soft top cannot be closed automatically,
check the following points:
R is the trunk partition engaged
(Y page 106)?
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.
Closing the soft top X
Apply the parking brake.
X Open the side windows.
X Lower the head restraints automatically
(Y page 119) or manually (Y page 119).
X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
X Open the trunk.
X Take the two straps out of the vehicle tool
kit (Y page 328).
X Take the hex-socket wrench out of the
Operator's Manual wallet and keep it with
you. Soft top (Cabriolet)
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X
Turn rotary catch 0002counter-clockwise
and fold down cover 0003.X
Insert Allen key 0023into valve screw 0022on
the hydrauli cpump.
X Turn valve screw 0022of the hydraulic pump
with Allen key 0023counter-clockwise a full
turn. X
On both sides of the trunk, tear paneling
0020 along the perforation in the direction of
the arrow. X
Pull out catch 0021on both sides as far as it
will go and tur nitapproximately a quarter
of a turn counter-clockwise.
X Make sure catch 0021is not drawn in again.
If this happens, pull out catch 0021again as
far as possible and turn it about a quarter
turn counter-clockwise. The soft-top compartment hinges are on the
right-hand and left-hand side in the gap
between the lid of the soft-top compartment
and the trun kseal.
X Shift both levers 0015of soft-top
compartment hinges 0014forwards beyond
the deten tposition on both sides. 102
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X
On both sides, pull the straps through
behind the soft-top compartment hinges in
the direction of the arrow.
X Route the straps through the created loops. X
Pull the straps between the soft-top
compartment hinges and the soft-top
compartment.
i Do not pull the straps as long as the trunk
is open. X
Place straps 0016on the soft-top
compartment lid.
i Take the hex-socket wrench and the
SmartKey out of the trunk if necessary. You can only access the trunk again once you
have fully closed the soft top manually.
X Close the trunk lid.
! The trunk lid must be closed for the next
steps. The soft top compartment cover
could otherwise collide with the trunk lid. X
Each person takes a strap.
X Pulling with force, simultaneously lift out
the cover of the soft-top compartment
back/up by the straps in the direction of
the arrow. G
WARNING
If anywhere other than the indicated gripping
points is gripped, you or others can become
trapped or stuck. There is a risk of injury.
Take off jewelery and watches. Only hold the
indicated gripping points. Do not reach
between the cover halves and into the hinges. Soft top (Cabriolet)
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X
One person stands on the right-hand side
and the other person on the left-hand side
of the vehicle.
X Grip the soft-top compartment with one
hand as illustrated.
X Use the other hand to support yourselfon
the edge of the trunk lid as illustrated.
X Lift soft-top compartment lid 0017up as far
as it will go .Indoing so, pull soft-top
compartment lid 0017to the rear, applying
constant force. G
WARNING
If anywhere other than the indicated gripping
points is gripped, you or others can become
trapped or stuck. There is a risk of injury.
Take off jewelery and watches. Only hold the
indicated gripping points. Do not reach
between the cover halves and into the hinges. X
Reach under the tip of soft top 0018in the
soft-top compartment from the right-hand
and left-hand sides. X
Lift the soft top out of the soft-top
compartment and guide it forwards in the direction of the arrow onto windshield
frame
001A. 001B
To open
001C To lock
X Pull off the cover of the roof lock behind the
overhead control panel.
X Insert the Allen key into the roof lock.
X Turn the Allen key clockwise 001Bas far as
possible.
! During the following step, make sure that
the Allen key is turned counter-clockwise
as far as it will go. Otherwise, the soft top
may not be properly locked.
X Turn the Allen key counter-clockwise 001Cas
far as possible.
The soft top is now pre-locked on the
windshield frame. X
Move material tensioning frame 001Dto an
upright position.
! Make sure the soft-top compartment
cover does not collide with the material
tensioning frame during the following step. 104
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X
Lower soft-top compartment lid 001E.X
With yourh and flat, pres sdown the
material tensioning frame until it rests on
soft-top support 001Fof the soft-top
compartment lid.
X With 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. X
Insert the Allen key into the roof lock.
X Turn the Allen key counter-clockwise 0024as
far as possible.
X Have the soft-top mechanism repaired
immediately at a specialist workshop.
i Press the soft-top compartment lid again
if the trunk lid cannot be opened.
! 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. Relocking the soft top
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If you do not fully open/close the soft top, the
soft-top hydraulics depressurize after a short
time. This causes the soft top to lower
unexpectedly and may cause you or others to
be trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Always open or close the soft top completely.
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.
To lock 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 2in the
ignition lock.
X Press the soft-top switch (Y page 100). Soft top (Cabriolet)
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Trunk partition
General notes !
To avoid damaging the sof ttop 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 and closing X
To close: pull trunk partition 0002by the
handle in the direction of the arrow until it
rests on the sides of the trunk.
Trunk partition 0002finishes closing
automatically.
X To open: push trunk partition 0002against
the direction of the arrow by the handle.
The trunk partition finishes opening
automatically. Brackets for the wind screen
G
WARNING
If you use the wind screen in darkness or in
other conditions offering poor visibility, your
view to the rear is further impaired. There is a
risk of an accident.
Only use the wind screen when visibility
conditions are good.
! 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. 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.
X
When installing the wind screen, use lateral
brackets 0002.
Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions. 106
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AIRCAP
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When retracting the AIRCAP, persons could
become caught in the moving mechanism.
There is a ris kofinjury.
Ensure tha tpersons do not hold onto the
upper frame of the windshield and do not
touch the AIRCAP wind deflector. G
WARNING
When retracting the AIRCAP, persons could
become caught in the moving mechanism.
There is a risk of injury.
Ensure that persons do not hold onto the
upper frame of the windshield and do not
touch the AIRCAP wind deflector.
With AIRCAP, four people can travel
comfortably with the soft top open. AIRCAP
reduces the draft for the driver and
passengers in both the fron tand the rear
compartment in a vehicle with the soft top
down.
AIRCAP has the following components:
R a speed-dependent wind deflector above
the windshield
R an AIRCAP wind screen between the two
head restraints on the rea rbench seat
When AIRCAP has been activated, the
AIRCAP wind screen between the two rear
seat head restraints extends upwards. At a
speed of approximately 25 mph (40k m/h) or
higher, the wind deflector on the windshield
also extends. If you drive at speeds below
approximately 9mph (15 km/h), the wind
deflector retracts automatically.
AIRCAP can be activated or deactivated up to
speeds of approximately 100 mph
(160 km/h). Activating AIRCAP
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Open the cover in the lower center console.
X Press AIRCAP button 0002.
The AIRCAP wind screen between the rear-
seat head restraints extends upwards. The
indicator lamp in the AIRCAP button lights
up.
If the speed-dependent AIRCAP wind
deflector also extends, a second indicator
lamp lights up. The head restraints on the rear bench seats
and AIRCAP wind screen
0003move to the
center position.
When a seat belt in the rear compartment is
fastened, the head restraints on the rear
bench seats move to the upper position.
AIRCAP wind screen 0003moves to the upper
position. Soft top (Cabriolet)
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Wind deflector
0023extends depending on
vehicle speed.
i If you park your vehicle with the roof open
and remove the SmartKey, the AIRCAP
wind screen retracts automatically. If, after
parking the vehicle, the engine is restarted,
the AIRCAP system is activated
automatically.
i AIRCAP cannot be extended or retracted
if the vehicle speed exceeds approximately
100 mph (160 km/h).
Deactivating AIRCAP X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Open the cover in the lower center console.
X Press AIRCAP button 0002.
The two indicato rlamps on the AIRCAP
butto ngo out. The wind deflector 0023retracts.
The head restraints on the rear seats and
AIRCAP wind screen 0003move to the lowest
position simultaneously.
i If there are passengers wearing seat belts
in the rear compartment, the head
restraints on the rear bench seats and the
AIRCAP wind screen remain in the upper
position.
Retracting the head restraints on the
rear bench seats from the driver's seat To improve the rear view, you can retrac
tthe
head restraints on the rear bench seats individually (Y
page 119). The wind deflector
remains in its current position. Installing and removing the AIRCAP
wind screen
Preparation You will need a
4mmAllen key to install/
remove the AIRCAP wind screen.
Before installing or removing the AIRCAP
wind screen:
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Open the folding roof fully (Y page 100).
X Extend the head restraints in the rear
compartment fully (Y page 119).
Removing Bolts on the AIRCAP wind screen between the head
restraints in the rear compartment
X
Use the 4 mm hex-socket wrench to turn
the bolts on both sides counter-clockwise
by about 90° and loosen them.
X Pull the bolts out of the brackets on the
head restraints. 108
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