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Opening and closing
Overview
Convertible top
General information
The convertible top can be opened or closed
at speeds up to approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.
If the vehicle is accelerated above a speed of
approx. 30 mph/50 km/h while the convertible
top is being moved, the convertible top move‐
ment stops.
Hints
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2
Switch
LEDs
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The trunk lid cannot be opened if the
convertible top is not fully opened or
closed.
Functional requirements
The ignition or radio-ready state must be
switched on.
If possible, close the convertible top when
the vehicle is parked. A closed convertible
top protects it from weather-related dam‐
age and to some extent from theft.
The following requirements must be fulfilled in
order to be able to move the convertible top.
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Event when the convertible top is closed,
only store valuables in the locked trunk.
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The trunk partition is flipped down.
The trunk lid is closed.
At higher speeds, vacuum produced in the
vehicle interior causes the convertible top
to begin to flutter. Increase the amount of
air via the automatic climate control so that
no vacuum is produced in the vehicle.
The external temperature is above
14 ℉/-10 ℃.
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The voltage of the vehicle electrical system
is sufficient.
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It is not possible to start the engine and
operate the convertible top simultane‐
ously. When the engine is started using the
Start/Stop button or using the Auto Start/
Stop function, the convertible top move‐
ment is briefly interrupted.
The convertible top drive is not overheat‐
ing.
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The vehicle speed is not too high.
The windows can be lowered.
If this requirement is not met, a check control
message is displayed.
Safety information
Do not open convertible top at low tem‐
peratures
With temperatures below +14 ℉/-10 ℃ do not
open the convertible top; otherwise damages
could result.◀
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Allow wet convertible top to dry
Observe traffic during operation
Do not leave the open convertible top in
the convertible top well longer than one day
while the top is still wet; otherwise, damage
could result due to moisture.◀
When the convertible top is opened while
driving, be alert to traffic; otherwise, it may re‐
sult in an accident. If possible, do not move the
convertible top while driving in reverse be‐
cause rearward vision is severely impaired
while the convertible top is in motion. During
windy conditions, do not operate the
Note the swivel range of the convertible
top
The convertible top pivots up during opening
and closing. When the top is moved, e.g., in
garages, make sure that there is a minimum
height of 79 inches/2 meters; otherwise, it
damages may result.◀
convertible top while driving.
Do not drive faster than 30 mph/50 km/h; oth‐
erwise, vehicle damage may occur.◀
Do not attach any roof carrier systems to
the convertible top
Do not place objects on the convertible
top
Do not attach any roof carrier systems; other‐
wise, an accident may occur.◀
Do not place any objects on the convertible
top, otherwise, they could fall and cause dam‐
age or injuries.◀
Do not operate convertible top on un‐
even sections or road
Do not open or close convertible top on un‐
even sections of road. Otherwise, the vibra‐
tions can result in damage to the convertible
top.◀
No convertible top movement when roll‐
over protection is activated
Do not move the convertible top when rollover
protection is activated; otherwise, it may result
in damage to the convertible top.◀
Before opening and closing
Open and close convertible top com‐
pletely
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Follow the safety instructions for the
convertible top.
Always open or close the convertible top com‐
pletely. Convertible top and convertible top
well storage cover are locked in the final posi‐
tions. Driving with the convertible top or
convertible top well storage cover unlocked
can result in damage.◀
Make sure that the trunk partition in the
trunk is folded down.
Make sure that the cargo does not push
against the trunk partition from below.
Make sure that the trunk lid is closed.
Opening and closing from the inside
Do not reach into the convertible top
mechanism
In order to protect the battery, move the
convertible top only when the engine is run‐
ning if possible.
Do not reach into the convertible top mecha‐
nism during the opening and closing operation.
Keep children away from the opening path of
the convertible top, otherwise, there is a risk of
injury.◀
Before closing the convertible top, remove any
foreign objects from the windshield frame; oth‐
erwise, closing may be prevented.
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Press and hold the switch. The
windows are rolled down, and the
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convertible top opens as longs as the
switch is pressed.
top well storage cover remain approx. 10 mi‐
nutes in the current position before they slowly
go down. If the ignition is switched off,
convertible top and convertible top well stor‐
age cover lower already after a short waiting
period.
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Pull the switch and hold it. The
windows are lowered, the
convertible top closes and the windows are
raised again as long as the switch is pulled.
The convertible top and the convertible top
well storage cover are not locked. Operate
switch again until the convertible operation is
terminated.
Push or pull switch until the convertible top is
completely open or closed and the end of the
procedure is indicated by a corresponding
Check Control message. Always make sure
that the convertible top well storage cover is
completely closed. If the convertible top is
completely open or closed, convertible top and
convertible top well storage cover are latched.
Convenient operation from outside
When equipped with Comfort Access the
convertible top can also be operated from out‐
side.
LEDs
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Convenient opening, refer to page 37, via
the remote control.
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Left LED lights up green: convertible top is
opened or closed. If the operation is com‐
pleted, the LED goes out and a corre‐
sponding Check Control message is dis‐
played.
Convenient closing, refer to page 38, via
the remote control.
Closing by means of Comfort Access, refer
to page 42.
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Right LED flashes red after the switch is
released: operating sequence has not yet
concluded.
Cargo area partition
Right LED comes on red when the switch
is pressed: trunk partition is flipped up,
trunk lid is not closed or there is a malfunc‐
tion. Convertible top cannot be moved.
In addition to the red LED, a check control
message is displayed.
Interruption
Always open/close the convertible top
completely
Fold down cargo area partition in the back so
that the convertible top can be opened.
A convertible top that is not opened or closed
completely is not locked and represents a haz‐
ard.◀
Fold down cargo area partition in the front in
order to enlarge the cargo area capacity when
the convertible top is closed.
The convertible top movement is interrupted if
the switch is released. The sequence can be
continued in the desired direction using the
switch.
Manually close convertible top
Hints
If there is a defect, the convertible top can be
manually closed. Two persons are necessary
to do this.
If there is a longer interruption with the ignition
switched on, convertible top and convertible
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Do not manually open convertible top
and close it manually only in emergency
situations.
4. Remove the two large lids from the trim. If
necessary, use a screwdriver to help with
this.
Do not manually open the convertible top. The
convertible top well storage cover cannot latch
if there is an electrical malfunction and would
open while driving.
Manually close the convertible top only in
emergency situations.
Damage can result from improper handling.◀
Tools
5. Unlock convertible top well storage cover.
To do this, pull on the right lid and simulta‐
neously slightly raise the front right
convertible top well storage cover in front
of the rear window.
Tools for manually closing the convertible top
are located in the insert of the rear seat back‐
rest under the first aid kit.
1. Remove insert, refer to page 228.
2. Remove the first aid kit.
3. Remove tools.
Proceed accordingly on the left side.
6. When the convertible top is closed man‐
ually, the trunk lid can no longer be
opened.
Remove urgently needed items from the
trunk and close the trunk lid.
Manually lowering rear window
The spindle for lowering the rear window is lo‐
cated in front of the rear window in the center
beneath the convertible top well storage cover.
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Convertible top tool
Adapter
1. Have a second person slightly raise the
convertible top well storage cover, arrow 1,
and hold it.
Rear window tool
Before closing
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Lower the side window and the rear win‐
dow completely.
If the rear window cannot be lowered elec‐
trically, it must be lowered manually.
3. Carefully open the trunk lid, refer to
page 41, taking care not to damage the
convertible top well storage cover.
2. Insert the rear window tool through the
funnel-shaped opening into the spindle, ar‐
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row 2. Turn the spindle clockwise, arrow 3,
until the rear window is all the way down.
not to damage the convertible top fabric.
Remove the convertible top tool.
Lifting out convertible top
Only close the convertible top with two
people
Carry out the following steps with the aid of a
second person and with the doors open; other‐
wise, it may result in damage to the convertible
top.◀
1. Switch off the ignition.
5. On both sides of the vehicle, grasp the
front edge of the convertible top frame with
one hand. With the other hand, grasp the
end of the convertible top on the bottom
edge. Keep the convertible top well stor‐
age cover open, e.g., with your shoulder.
2. Grasp the convertible top well storage
cover on both sides, swing it up until it
reaches its limit position and hold it in
place.
3. Remove the cover in the center of the front
convertible top frame. If necessary, use a
screwdriver to help with this.
6. Lift out the convertible top and the
convertible top ends on both sides simul‐
taneously and swing it forward. When you
do this, make sure that the convertible top
ends do not push against other parts.
4. Insert the convertible top tool into the
convertible top lock. Turn the convertible
top tool approx. one half turn clockwise to
open the convertible top lock. Be careful
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7. With the cover ends placed high, close the
convertible top well storage cover.
3. Insert the convertible top tool with the long
end into the adapter from the onboard ve‐
hicle tool kit.
4. In the rear, raise the inner lining of the
convertible top. Place the adapter on the
red-marked pin of the convertible top
mechanism.
8. Fold down the two convertible top ends on
the convertible top well storage cover.
5. Push the rear convertible top end down
and simultaneously have a second person
push the tool all the way up to the stop.
In this way, the convertible top end is
pushed against the convertible top well
storage cover and locked.
Proceed accordingly on the other end of
the convertible top.
Lock convertible cover
1. Insert the cover tool on the front edge of
the convertible top frame into the
convertible top lock.
2. Turn the cover tool counterclockwise until
the front convertible top frame is locked
with the front windshield frame. Simultane‐
ously, have a second person push from the
outside toward the center on the front
windshield frame.
6. If possible, close the rear window electri‐
cally. To do this, reel on the ignition again.
The rear window cannot be manually
closed.
7. Have the convertible top checked by the
service center.
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