fold seats MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class COUPE 2011 C207 Owner's Manual

Coupe
Installation instruction : indicates the
installation point of securing ring 2.
XTo install the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system in the Coupe: press the
upholstery over both the slots above
securing rings 2 to the side.
Cabriolet
Securing rings 1 are located between the
seat cushion and the seat backrest.
XInstall the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system. Comply with the
manufacturer's instructions when
installing the LATCH-type (ISOFIX) child
restraint system.
Top Tether
GWarning
Observe "Important safety notes"
(Y page 58).
GWarning
Always lock the rear seat backrests in their
upright position when the rear seats are
occupied by passengers. Lock the rear seat
backrests in their upright position before
installing the Top Tether straps or when the
cargo compartment is not in use. Make sure
that rear seat backrests are secured properly
by pushing and pulling on the seat backrests.
If the seat backrest is not locked properly, the
seat backrest could fold forward. The child
restraint system is no longer supported
properly or held in position and can no longer
fulfill its function. This could cause serious or
even fatal injuries.
The Coupe has Top Tether anchorages.
Top Tether provides an additional attachment
point between the "LATCH" type child seat
mount (ISOFIX) child restraint system and the
rear seat. This can further reduce the risk of
injury.
The Top Tether anchorages are located in the
rear compartment behind the head restraints.
XPress down the rear of cover ; in the
direction of the arrow.
Cover ; is raised slightly at the front.
XFold up cover ; of Top Tether anchorage
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Opening and closing with the key
Important safety notes
GRisk of injury
Make sure nobody can be trapped or injured
by moving parts such as the soft-top linkage
or soft-top compartment cover when opening
or closing the soft top.
If there is a risk of entrapment, immediately
release the % or & button on the
SmartKey. The soft-top mechanism stops
immediately.
Opening and closing
iThe key must be near the handle of the
driver's door.
XPoint the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's
door handle.
XTo open: press and hold the % button
on the key 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.
XTo close: press and hold the & button
on the key 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
If the soft top cannot be closed automatically,
check the following points:
Ris the trunk partition engaged
(Y page 96)?
Rare the head restraints on the rear bench
seats extended?
Ris the trunk lid closed?
Ris the on-board voltage sufficient?
Start the engine if necessary.
If automatic operation still does not work, the
soft top can be closed manually.
This work must be performed by two persons.
iClosing the soft top manually is a
complex, technically demanding process
which requires a great deal of force. Only
close the soft top manually in extreme
emergencies. In these situations, it is
better to get in touch with a qualified
specialist workshop, e.g. an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Center.
GRisk of injury
Remove wristwatches and any jewelry such
as rings or bracelets. You could otherwise get
caught, be injured and damage the vehicle.
Always grip the soft top at the indicated
gripping points when closing the soft top
manually. You could otherwise be injured.
XDepress the parking brake.XOpen the side windows.XLower the head restraints (automatically
(Y page 109) or manually (Y page 109)).
XRemove the key from the ignition lock.XOpen the trunk.XTake the two straps out of the vehicle tool
kit (Y page 287).
XTake the Allen key out of the Operator's
Manual wallet and keep it with you.
XTo open the cover on the left hand side
in the trunk: turn rotary catch : counter-
clockwise and fold down cover ;.
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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 key 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 closing
XTo close: pull trunk partition : by the
handle in the direction of the arrow until it
rests on the sides of the trunk.
The 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.
GRisk of accident
You could cause an accident if your rear view
is limited by darkness or other conditions.
Therefore, fold back the upper section of the
wind screen if it restricts your vision or when
it is dark.
! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only use draft 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 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
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Retracting AIRCAPXTurn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.XOpen the cover on the lower center
console.XPress 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 wind screen = move 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 retract the
head restraints on the rear bench seats
individually ( Y page 109). The wind deflector
remains in its current position.
Installing and removing the AIRCAP
wind screen
Preparation
You will need a 4 mm Allen key to install/
remove the AIRCAP wind screen.
Before installing or removing the AIRCAP
wind screen:
XTurn the key to position 2 in the ignition
lock.XOpen the folding roof fully ( Y page 90).XExtend the head restraints in the rear
compartment fully ( Y page 109).Removing
Bolts on the AIRCAP wind screen between the head
restraints in the rear compartment
XUse the 4 mm Allen key to turn the bolts on
both sides counter-clockwise by about 90°
and release them.XPull the bolts out of the brackets on the
head restraints.XPull the AIRCAP wind screen out of the
guide rails in the direction of the arrow.
Make sure that you pull the AIRCAP wind
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Do not drive the vehicle without the seat head
restraints. Head restraints are intended to
help reduce injuries during an accident.
! To avoid damage to the seats and the seat
heating, observe the following information:
Rdo not spill any liquids on the seats. If
liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as
soon as possible.
Rif the seat covers are damp or wet, do not
switch on the seat heating. The seat
heating should also not to be used to dry
the seats.
Rclean the seat covers as recommended;
see the " Interior care" section.
Rdo not transport heavy loads on the
seats. Do not place sharp objects on the
seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools.
The seats should only be occupied by
passengers, if possible.
Rwhen the seat heating is in operation, do
not cover the seats with insulating
materials, e.g. covers, bags, seat covers,
child seats or booster seats.
! When you move the seats, make sure that
there are no objects in the footwell or
behind the seats. Otherwise, you could
damage the seats and the objects.
iThe head restraints in the front seats are
installed with the NECK-PRO system
(Y page 51). For this reason, it is not
possible to remove the head restraints
from the front seats.
Please contact an authorized Mercedes-
Benz Center for more information.
iRelated topics:
RThrough-loading feature in the rear
bench seat4 (folding the rear bench seat
forwards) (Y page 252)
Adjusting the seats:Head restraint height;Seat cushion angle=Seat height?Seat fore-and-aft adjustmentABackrest angle
iIf PRE-SAFE® is triggered, the front-
passenger seat will be moved to a better
position if it was previously in an
unfavorable position.
iYou can store the seat settings using the
memory function (Y page 116).
iVehicles with the through-loading
feature: if you fold down a rear seat
backrest, the respective front seat is
moved forwards slightly, if necessary, to
prevent contact with the backrest.
Adjusting the head restraints
Adjusting the head restraints
electrically
XTo adjust the head restraint height: slide
the switch for head restraint adjustment
(Y page 108) up or down in the direction of
the arrow.
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Rear seat 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.
iMore detailed information about AIRCAP
can be found on (Y page 97).
Lowering the head restraints in the
rear compartment manually
(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:
Rthe head restraint electronics are
malfunctioning.
Rthe 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
is interrupted, leaving the soft top
compartment cover open.
XPush the mechanical key into two
openings : between the head restraints
until cover ; releases.
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XTurn thumbwheel : in the direction of the
front seat to lower the head restraints.
Folding the front seat backrests
forward/back
GWarning!
The seat belts provide protection only with the
seat backrest locked in place. Therefore, the
seat backrest must be locked in place with the
vehicle in motion. Do not drive the vehicle
when the seat backrest is not locked in place.
If the warning message:
Lock Seat Backrest Front Right
or
Lock Seat Backrest Front Left
is displayed in the multifunction display, then
the respective seat backrest is not engaged
in its lock. Carefully slow down, and drive with
caution to an area which is in a safe distance
from the roadway. Always provide sufficient
room behind the seat backrest and fold the
seat backrest all the way back until it locks in
place.
The warning message is no longer displayed
as soon as the seat backrest is locked in
place. If both seat backrests are locked in
place and the warning message is still
displayed, have the system checked at an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center
immediately.
GWarning!
Always ensure that no one can become
trapped or injured when the seat is moving. In
case potential danger exists, the procedure
can be interrupted by moving the seat
adjustment switch in the door control panel
or by moving the release lever again.
The seat moves forwards if you have folded
the seat backrest forwards and the seat is in
the rear half of the adjustment range. This
makes it easier for passengers to get into and
out of the rear compartment. The head
restraint also lowers.
Example: Coupe
Folding the backrest forwards
Xpull seat release handle : forwards and
fold the backrest forwards as far as it will
go.
The seat moves forward automatically to
the foremost position and the head
restraint lowers.
Folding back the backrest
Xswing back the seat backrest.
The seat moves automatically to the stored
position.
Adjusting the multicontour seat
You can adjust the contour of the front seats
individually so as to provide optimum support
for your back and sides.
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