Open soft top MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class CABRIOLET 2017 A207 Owner's Guide

Cleaning AIRCAP
Cleaning the wind deflector
!Do not use high-pressure cleaning equip-
ment to clean the net.
Clean the wind deflector on the windshield with
the soft top closed.
XApply the parking brake firmly.
XVehicles with SmartKey: turn the SmartKey
to position 2in the ignition lock (Ypage 128).
XVehicles with KEYLESS-GO: press the
Start/Stop button twice (Ypage 128).
XOpen the cover in the lower center console.
The AIRCAP button is under the cover.
XPress AIRCAP button :.
The wind deflector between the windshield
and the soft top is extended.
XClean net ;of the wind deflector with a soft
brush or a moist cloth. For heavier soiling,
clean it with the care and cleaning agents
recommended and approved by Mercedes-
Benz and rinse it with clean water.
Cleaning the AIRCAP wind screen
Clean the AIRCAP wind screen with the soft top
open.
XVehicles with SmartKey: turn the SmartKey
to position 2in the ignition lock (Ypage 128).
XVehicles with KEYLESS-GO: press the
Start/Stop button twice (Ypage 128).
XOpen the soft top (Ypage 86).
XPress rear seat head restraints button :.
The rear seat head restraints and AIRCAP
wind screen rise upwards.
XClean net ;of the AIRCAP wind screen with
a moist cloth together with the care and
cleaning agents recommended and approved by Mercedes-Benz.
Cleaning the wheels
GWARNING
The water jet from a circular jet nozzle (dirt
blasters) can cause invisible exterior damage
to the tires or chassis components. Compo-
nents damaged in this way may fail unexpect-
edly. There is a risk of an accident.
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Maintenance and care
Z

Where will I find...?
Vehicle tool kit
General notes
The vehicle tool kit can be found in the stowage
well under the trunk floor (Ypage 243).
Vehicles with a "Minispare" emergency
spare wheel
:"Minispare" emergency spare wheel
;Vehicle tool kit tray
=Stowage well
XOpen the trunk lid.
XLift the trunk floor upwards (Ypage 243).
The vehicle tool kit contains:
RStraps for emergency release of the Cabriolet
soft top
RFolding wheel chock
RFuse allocation chart
RJack
RAlignment bolt
ROne pair of gloves
RLug wrench
RTowing eye
iExample: equipment and country-specific
variations possible.
Flat tire
Preparing the vehicle
Your vehicle may be equipped with:
RMOExtended tires (tires with run-flat proper-
ties) (Ypage 270) Vehicle preparation is not necessary on vehi-
cles with MOExtended tires
Ra TIREFIT kit (Ypage 270)
Ran emergency spare wheel (Ypage 308)
Vehicles equipped with MOExtended tires are
not equipped with a TIREFIT kit at the factory. It
is therefore recommended that you additionally
equip your vehicle with a TIREFIT kit if you mount
tires that do not feature run-flat properties, e.g.
winter tires. A TIREFIT kit may be obtained from
a qualified specialist workshop.
Information on changing and mounting wheels
(
Ypage 303).
XStop the vehicle on solid, non-slippery and
level ground, as far away as possible from
traffic.
XSwitch on the hazard warning lamps.
XSecure the vehicle against rolling away
(Ypage 144).
XIf possible, bring the front wheels into the
straight-ahead position.
XSwitch off the engine.
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
or, on vehicles with KEYLESS‑GO:
XOpen the driver's door.
The on-board electronics now have status 0.
This is the same as the SmartKey having been
removed.
XRemove the Start/Stop button from the igni-
tion lock (Ypage 128).
XMake sure that the passengers are not endan-
gered as they do so. Make sure that no one is near the danger area while a wheel is being
changed. Anyone who is not directly assisting
in the wheel change should, for example,
stand behind the barrier.
XGet out of the vehicle. Pay attention to traffic
conditions when doing so.
XClose the driver's door.
MOExtended tires (tires with run-flat
properties)
General notes
With MOExtended tires (tires with run flat char-
acteristics), you can continue to drive your vehi-
cle even if there is a total loss of pressure in one
or more tires. The affected tire must not show
any clearly visible damage.
270Flat tire
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