lock MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS CABRIOLET 2015 Workshop Manual

X
On both sides of the boot, tear trim Aalong
the perforation in the direction of the arrow. X
Pull out catch Bas far as possible on both
sides and turn it anti-clockwise about a quar-
ter turn.
X Make sure catch Bis not pulled in again.
Otherwise, pull out catch Bagain as far as
possible and turn it anti-clockwise about a
quarter turn. The soft-top compartment hinges are on the left-
hand and right-hand side in the gap between the soft-top compartment lid and the boot seal.
X Move both levers Cof the soft-top compart-
ment hinges forwards beyond the detent posi- tion on both sides. X
On both sides, pull the straps through behind
soft-top compartment hinges Din the direc-
tion of the arrow.
X Route the straps through the loops created. X
Pull the straps between the soft-top compart-
ment hinges and the soft-top compartment.
i Do not pull the straps as long as the boot is
open. X
Place straps Eon the cover of the soft-top
compartment.
i Take the Allen key and the key out of the
boot if necessary. You can only access the
boot again once you have fully closed the soft
top manually. Soft top
91Opening and closing Z

X
Make sure that catch Bis not pulled again.
Otherwise, pull out catch Bagain as far as
possible and turn it anti-clockwise about a
quarter turn.
X Close the boot lid.
! The boot lid must be closed for the next
steps. The soft top compartment cover could
otherwise collide with the boot lid. X
Each person takes a strap.
X Pulling with force, simultaneously lift the
cover of the soft-top compartment up and out
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 jewellery and watches. Only hold the
indicated gripping points. Do not reach
between the cover halves and into the hinges. 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 yourself on the
edge of the boot lid as illustrated.
X Lift soft-top compartment cover Fup as far
as it will go. In doing so, pull soft-top com-
partment cover Fevenly to 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 jewellery 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 Gin the soft-
top compartment from the right-hand and
left-hand sides. X
Lift the soft top out of the soft-top compart-
ment and guide it forwards in the direction of
the arrow onto windscreen frame H.92
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I
To open
J 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 Ias far as it will
go.
! During the following step, make sure that
the Allen key is turned anti-clockwise as far as it will go. Otherwise, the soft top may not be
properly locked.
X Turn the Allen key anti-clockwise Jas far as
it will go.
The soft top is now pre-locked on the wind-
screen frame. X
Move material tensioning frame Kto an
upright position.
! Make sure the soft-top compartment cover
does not collide with the material tensioning
frame during the following step.
X Lower soft-top compartment cover L. X
With your hand flat, press down the material
tensioning frame until it rests on soft-top sup-
port Mof the soft-top compartment cover.
X With your hand flat, press the soft-top com-
partment cover forwards/downwards on
both sides simultaneously until it engages in
the guide. Apply your hands to the points indi-
cated with arrows.
At the same time, press the material tension-
ing frame gently downwards with the palm of
your hand. X
Insert the Allen key into the roof lock.
X Turn the Allen key anti-clockwise Nas far as
it will go.
X Have the soft-top mechanism repaired imme-
diately at a specialist workshop. Soft top
93Opening and closing Z

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