ignition MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS CABRIOLET 2015 Owner's Manual

X
Touch recessed sensor surface :on the
door handle until the side windows are fully
closed.
i Make sure you only touch recessed sensor
surface :.
X To interrupt convenience closing: release
recessed sensor surface :on the door han-
dle. Resetting the side windows
If a side window can no longer be closed fully,
you must reset it.
X Close all doors.
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
X Pull the corresponding switch on the door
control panel until the side window is com-
pletely closed (Y page 85).
X Hold the switch for an additional second.
If the side window opens again slightly: X Immediately pull the corresponding switch on
the door control panel until the side window is completely closed (Y page 85).
X Hold the switch for an additional second.
X If the corresponding side window remains
closed after the button has been released, the
side window has been reset correctly. If this is
not the case, repeat the steps above again. Side windows
87Opening and closing Z

Make sure that the soft top is dry and clean
before closing it. Otherwise, water or dirt could
enter the vehicle interior or boot.
You can open or close the soft top:
R when the vehicle is stationary or
R when you do not exceed a speed of
40 km/h
If there is a strong headwind, it may not be pos-
sible 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 recom-
mends 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 depressurised and the
soft top is lowered:
R after about seven minutes if the ignition is
switched on
R immediately if the ignition is switched off Opening/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 boot 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 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 40 km/h or stop the vehicle in accordance with the traffic con-
ditions. Operate the soft-top switch again in
order to open or close the soft top fully. Opening and closing X
Make sure that the boot separator is closed
(Y page 94).
X Close the boot lid.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock.
X Open the cover on the lower centre console. X
To open: pull soft-top switch :until the
entire soft top is stowed away in the boot.
The Top in operation Top in operation message appears in
the multifunction display.
If, when opening, you drive at speeds above
40 km/h, the opening procedure is stopped.
The Open/close Open/close top
topcompletely
completely message
appears in the multifunction display. In order to open the soft top fully, reduce your speed
again to below 40 km/h and pull the soft-top switch again.
i The side windows close if you keep on pull-
ing the soft-top switch.
X To close: press and hold soft-top switch :
until the soft top is fully closed.
The Top in operation Top in operation message appears in
the multifunction display.
If, when closing, you drive at speeds above
40 km/h the closing procedure is stopped.
The Open/close Open/close top
topcompletely
completely message
appears in the multifunction display. In order
to close the soft top fully, reduce your speed
again to below 40 km/h and push the soft-top switch again.
i The side windows close if you keep pressing
the soft-top switch. Soft top
89Opening and closing Z

Opening and closing with the key
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 boot 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 key must be near the door handle.
X To open: press the %button in the key
until the soft top is completely opened.
The Top in operation
Top in operation message appears in
the multifunction display. The seat ventilation
is switched on. The rear side windows open.
X To close: press the&button in the key
until the soft top is completely closed.
The Top in operation
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. It could lead to you trapping yourself or other persons. There
is a risk of injury.
Where possible, have the soft top closed man-
ually at a qualified specialist workshop.
If the soft top cannot be closed automatically,
check the following points:
R Is the boot separator engaged (Y page 94)?
R Are the head restraints on the rear bench
seats extended? R
Is the boot 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.
The help of a second person is required in car-
rying out this procedure.
Closing the soft top X
Apply the parking brake.
X Open the side windows.
X Lower the head restraints automatically
(Y page 102) or manually (Y page 102).
X Remove the key from the ignition lock.
X Open the boot.
X Take the two straps out of the vehicle tool kit
(Y page 305).
X Take the Allen key out of the Owner's Manual
wallet and keep it with you. X
Turn rotary catch :anti-clockwise and fold
cover ;down. X
Insert Allen key =into valve screw ?on the
hydraulic pump.
X Turn valve screw ?of the hydraulic pump
with Allen key =anti-clockwise a full turn. 90
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i
Press the soft-top compartment cover again
if the boot lid cannot be opened.
! Do not under any circumstances open the
boot lid with the emergency key. You could
otherwise damage the boot 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 depressurise after a short time. This causes the soft top to lower unex-
pectedly 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 Top in operation
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 traf-
fic conditions.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock.
X Press the soft-top switch (Y page 89).Boot separator
General notes !
In order to avoid damaging the soft top or
stowed loads, please adhere to the following
while the soft top is open:
R Do not place any long objects inside or
behind the side stowage nets when the
boot separator is open. These objects could obstruct the boot separator or cause
damage to the open soft top.
R Make sure that the load does not push the
boot separator upwards.
The soft top can only be opened when the boot
separator is closed.
The boot separator can be used to cover luggage
and loads in the boot.
Opening and closing X
To close: pull boot separator :by the han-
dle in the direction of the arrow until it rests
on the sides of the boot.
Boot separator :finishes closing automati-
cally.
X To open: push boot separator :against the
direction of the arrow by the handle.
Boot separator :finishes opening automat-
ically. Draught stop brackets
G
WARNING
If you use the draught stop 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 draught stop when visibility con- ditions are good.
! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
use draught stops 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 draught stop is installed, since the 94
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backrest could collide with the draught stop
here. The draught stop 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 draught stop is fitted.
X When installing the draught stop, use side
brackets :.
Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions. AIRCAP
Important safety notes 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 windscreen and do not
touch the AIRCAP wind deflector.
With AIRCAP, four people can travel comfortably with the soft top open. AIRCAP reduces the
draught for the driver and passengers in both
the front and the rear compartment in a vehicle
with the soft top down.
AIRCAP has the following components:
R a wind deflector between the windscreen and
the soft top
R an AIRCAP draught stop between the two
head restraints on the rear bench seat
You can open or close AIRCAP either when the
vehicle is stationary or when driving up to a
speed of 160 km/h. Extending AIRCAP
X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock.
X Open the cover on the lower centre console.
X Press AIRCAP button :.
The two indicator lamps on the AIRCAP button light up. Wind deflector
;extends. The head restraints on the rear bench seats and
AIRCAP draught stop =move to the centre
position simultaneously.
When a seat belt in the rear compartment is
fastened, the head restraints on the rear bench seats and AIRCAP draught stop =move to the
upper position. Soft top
95Opening and closing Z

If you park your vehicle with the soft top down
and remove the key, the wind deflector and the
head restraints in the rear compartment retract automatically. When you restart your engine
after having been parked, the wind deflector and
the head restraints in the rear compartment
extend again automatically.
AIRCAP cannot be extended or retracted if the
vehicle speed exceeds approximately
160 km/h.
Retracting AIRCAP X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock.
X Open the cover on the lower centre console.
X Press AIRCAP button :.
The two indicator lamps on the AIRCAP button
go out. Wind deflector ;retracts.
The head restraints on the rear bench seats and
AIRCAP draught stop =move to the lowest
position simultaneously.
If there are passengers wearing seat belts in the rear compartment, the head restraints on the
rear bench seats and the AIRCAP draught stop
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 retract the
head restraints on the rear bench seats individ- ually (Y page 102). The wind deflector remains
in its current position. Fitting/removing the AIRCAP draught
stop
Preparation You will need a 4 mm Allen key to fit and remove
the AIRCAP draught stop.
Before fitting or removing the AIRCAP draught
stop:
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock.
X Open the folding roof fully (Y page 89).
X Extend the head restraints in the rear com-
partment fully (Y page 102). Removing
X
Use the 4 mm Allen key to turn the bolts on
both sides anti-clockwise by about 90° and
loosen them.
X Pull the bolts out of the brackets on the head
restraints. X
Pull the AIRCAP draught stop out of the guide
rails in the direction of the arrow. Make sure
that you pull the AIRCAP draught stop for-
wards slightly when doing so.
Fitting X
Keeping the AIRCAP draught stop horizontal,
guide it into the slot between the head 96
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Problems with the soft top
Problem
Possible causes/consequences and
M
MSolutions The soft top will not open
or close. The ignition is not switched on.
X Make sure that the key is in position 2in the ignition lock. The boot lid is open.
X Close the boot lid (Y page 83). The boot separator is not closed.
X Close the boot separator (Y page 94). The roll bars have been deployed.
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The head restraints in the rear compartment do not retract automat-
ically.
X Lower the head restraints in the rear compartment manually
(Y page 102). The soft-top mechanism or control system is defective.
X Close the soft top manually if necessary (Y page 90).
X Consult a qualified specialist workshop. The soft top has been opened and closed several times in a row. The
soft-top drive has been deactivated automatically for safety reasons.
You can open and close the soft top again after approximately ten
minutes.
X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X Repeat the opening or closing procedure. 98
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Correct driver's seat position
G
WARNING
You could lose control of the vehicle while
driving if you:
R adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
mirrors
R fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, head restraint, steer-
ing wheel and mirrors and fasten your seat
belt before starting the engine. Observe the following when adjusting steering
wheel
:, seat belt ;and driver's seat =:
R you are as far away from the driver's airbag as
possible
R you are sitting in a normal upright position
R your thighs are slightly supported by the seat
cushion
R your legs are not entirely stretched and you
can depress the pedals properly
R the back of your head is supported at eye level
by the centre of the head restraint
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
R you should have a good overview of traffic
conditions
R the seat belt is pulled snugly against the body
and must be routed across the centre of your
shoulder and across your hips in the pelvic
area
Further related subjects:
R Manual and electrical seat adjustment
(Y page 100)
R Electrical seat adjustment (Y page 101)
R Adjusting the steering wheel mechanically
(Y page 107) or electrically (Y page 107).
R Fastening the seat belt correctly (Y page 40).
R Adjusting the rear-view mirror and exterior
mirrors (Y page 110).
R Storing the seat, steering wheel and exterior
mirror settings using the memory function
(Y page 112). Seats
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
If children adjust the seats, they could
become trapped, especially if they are unat-
tended. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the key with you and lock the vehicle. Never leave
children unattended in the vehicle.
The seats can still be adjusted when there is no
key in the ignition lock. G
WARNING
The head restraints cannot provide the inten-
ded protection unless they are fitted and
adjusted correctly. There is an increased risk of injury to the head and neck in the event of
an accident or sudden braking, for example.
Always drive with the head restraints fitted.
Ensure that the centre of the head restraints
support the back of each vehicle occupant's
head at eye level before driving off. Seats
99Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z

Adjusting the head restraint height
electrically X
Slide switch for head restraint height adjust-
ment :up or down in the direction of the
arrow.
Adjusting the rear head restraints X
Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 139).
X To lower: press button :.
The head restraints move to the lowest posi-
tion.
X To 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.
i Please see further information on AIRCAP
(Y page 95). Lowering the head restraints in the
rear compartment manually
If the head restraints in the rear compartment
are in the upper position, the soft top cannot be
closed fully. Lower the head restraints in the rear compart-
ment manually if:
R the head restraint electronics are malfunc-
tioning.
R the opening or closing procedure of the soft
top is interrupted, leaving the soft top com-
partment cover open. Cover
;can only be released if:
R the soft top is interrupted during the opening
or closing procedure
R the soft top compartment cover is left open
X Push the emergency key element into two
openings :between the head restraints
until cover ;releases.
X Remove cover ;. X
Lowering the head restraints: turn thumb-
wheel :in the direction of the front seats. 102
SeatsSeats
, steering wheel and mirrors

Adjusting the multicontour seat
:
To adjust the thigh cushion
; To adjust the backrest contour in the lumbar
region
= To adjust the backrest contour in the upper
back region
? To adjust the side bolsters of the seat back-
rest
You can adjust the contour of the front seat
individually so as to provide optimum support
for your back and sides.
X Turn the key to position 2in the ignition lock
(Y page 139). Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support
:
To raise the backrest contour
; To soften the backrest contour
= To lower the backrest contour
? To harden the backrest contour
You can adjust the contour of the front seat
backrests individually to provide optimum sup-
port for your back. Seat heating and seat ventilation
Switching the seat heating on/off G
WARNING
If you repeatedly switch on seat heating, the
seat cushion and backrest padding may
become very hot. The health of vehicle occu-
pants with limited temperature sensitivity or a limited ability to react to excessively high
temperatures may be affected or they may
even suffer burn-like injuries. There is a risk of
injury.
Therefore, do not switch on the seat heating
repeatedly. Driver's and front-passenger seat
The three red indicator lamps in the button indi-
cate the heating level you have selected.
The system automatically switches down from
level 3to level 2after approximately eight
minutes.
The system automatically switches from level 2
to level 1after approximately ten minutes.
The system automatically switches off approx-
imately 20 minutes after it is set to level 1.
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock (Y page 139).
X To switch on: press button:repeatedly
until the desired heating level is set.
X To switch off: press button:repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out. 104
SeatsSeats
, steering wheel and mirrors