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40 Electric power windows
You can close the windows in the same
manner by pulling the switch. The win-
dow on the passenger side and the rear
windows to not close automatically.
The window on the passenger
side closes automatically in igni-
tion key position 2 only.<
For convenience closing via the door
lock, refer to page 33.
To open and close windows
Operating all windows at once
When leaving the vehicle, always
remove the ignition key from the
lock and remember to close the doors
to prevent children from operating the
power windows and injuring them-
selves, etc.<
With the ignition key in position 1 or
higher
>Press the switch until you feel resis-
tance: all of the windows will con-
tinue to lower as long as you con-
tinue to press the switch
>Press the switch briefly past the pres-
sure point: all windows will move
automatically. Pressing the switch
again stops the opening cycle.
With the ignition key in position 1 or
higher
>Press the switch until you feel resis-
tance: the window continues to move
as long as you continue to press the
switch
>Press the switch briefly past the pres-
sure point: the window moves auto-
matically. Touching the switch again
stops the opening cycle.
You can close the windows in the same
manner by pulling the switch. The win-
dows cannot be closed automatically
using this switch.
For convenience closing via the door
lock, refer to page 33.
Electric power windows
Convertible top
41
The completely automatically operated
convertible top combines assured pro-
tection against the elements together
with simple and easy handling.
After the ignition has been
switched off
After the ignition has been switched off:
You can still use the electric power win-
dows for up to 15 minutes, as long as
no one opens any of the doors.
So that you will get the most out of
enjoying your convertible, here are a
few tips:
>It is advisable to close the convertible
top when the vehicle is being parked.
The closed convertible top not only
protects the passenger compartment
from unforeseeable damage from the
weather, it also provides a certain
degree of theft protection. In addi-
tion, keep valuables only in the
locked luggage compartment, even
with the convertible top closed
>Never mount a roof-mounted luggage
rack on the convertible top
>At temperatures below 147/–106
do not operate the convertible top to
prevent damage.
Never store the convertible top
while it is wet to avoid permanent
damage from moisture.<
