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221 Controls in detail
Soft top
Unlocked status noticed when stopped
Switch on the ignition.
To lock the soft top in its fully closed
position, press soft top switch.
The message
Top closed
will be shown
in the multifunction display.
or:
To lock the soft top in its fully opened
position, pull up on the soft top switch.
The message
Top open
will be shown in
the multifunction display.Unlocked status noticed while driving
Stop the vehicle.
Leave the ignition switched on.
To lock the soft top in its fully closed
position, press soft top switch.
The message
Top closed
will be shown
in the multifunction display.
or:
To lock the soft top in its fully opened
position, pull up on the soft top switch.
The message
Top open
will be shown in
the multifunction display.
Warning!
G
Stop the vehicle and lock the soft top before
continuing to drive. You could otherwise en-
danger yourself and others.
Warning!
G
If the soft top does not completely open or
close, the roof hydraulics will lose pressure
and the soft top is lowered
after approximately seven minutes
when the ignition is switched on
after approximately 15 seconds when
the ignition is switched off
Shortly before the soft top is lowered, a
warning will sound and the soft top switch
lamp will flash. In the multifunction display
you will see K, and the message
Top
being lowered!
appears
Properly lock the soft top (
page 220)
before continuing to drive
Page 223 of 464
223 Controls in detail
Soft top
Closing (Convenience feature)
Aim the transmitter eye at the door
handle.
Press and hold button ‹ until the
soft top is completely closed.
The windows and soft top begin to
close after approximately one second.
During the closing procedure the multi-
function display shows the message Top in operation
.
If the soft top is closed and locked, the
multifunction display will briefly show
the message
Top closed
.
Release transmit button ‹ to inter-
rupt procedure.
Ensure that all side windows and the
soft top are properly closed before leaving
the vehicle.Wind screen
The wind screen deflects drafts away from
the driver and passenger when the soft top
is lowered. It is stored in a separate stor-
age bag in the trunk.
Warning!
G
If the soft top does not completely open or
close a warning sounds and the soft top
switch flashes. In the multifunction display
you will see K, and the message
Top
being lowered!
appears. After about
15 seconds the roof hydraulics lose pres-
sure.
Properly lock the soft top (
page 220) be-
fore continuing to drive.
Warning!
G
The wind screen can restrict the driver’s vi-
sion to the rear of the vehicle. To prevent a
possible accident when visibility is limited
(e.g. in darkness), the upper part of the wind
screen should be folded back.
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340 Practical hintsWhat to do if …?Display symbol
Display message
Possible cause
Possible solution
K
Lock top
The soft top is not properly locked.
Lock the soft top again (
page 220).
Top being opened
The soft top is not completely open or
closed. The hydraulics are losing pres-
sure.
Open or close the soft top all the way.
Top Visit workshop
The soft top is malfunctioning.
Have the system checked at an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Center as soon
as possible.
Start engine to
operate top
The on-board voltage is too low.
Start the engine.
Top locked
as vehicle is moving
You have attempted to open or close the
soft top while driving.
Pull over to the side of the road and re-
peat soft top operation while the vehi-
cle is stationary.
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356 Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergencyYour vehicle may be equipped with an ad-
ditional locking mechanism for soft top
emergency operation.
Before continuing, check whether your ve-
hicle is equipped with the additional lock-
ing mechanism:
Open the trunk.
Open the left side trim panel in the
trunk.
Vehicles without additional locking
mechanism1Screw of hydraulic pump
Follow the instructions on
(page 357).
Vehicles with additional locking
mechanism1Locking mechanism
2Screw of hydraulic pump
Follow the instructions on
(page 364).
Page 357 of 464
357 Practical hints
Opening/closing in an emergency
Vehicles without additional locking
mechanism
Engage parking brake
Lower the side windows.
Lower rear head restraints
(page 111).
For safety reasons, remove SmartKey
from starter switch.
Open the trunk.
Lift the trunk floor cover.
Take the two straps for soft top emer-
gency operation out of vehicle tool kit
(page 343)
Take hex wrench out of the
Mercedes-Benz vehicle literature
pouch.
Open the left side trim panel in the
trunk.1Hex wrench
2Screw of hydraulic pump
Insert hex wrench 1 into screw2.
Turn hydraulic pump screw2 counter-
clockwise one revolution with hex
wrench 1.
iIf the rear head restraints cannot be
lowered, the roll bars may have been
released. For more information, see
“Operating roll bars manually”
(page 353).
!Do not operate the soft top switch with
screw2 in the opened position, other-
wise the hydraulic pump could be dam-
aged.
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364 Practical hintsOpening/closing in an emergencyVehicles with additional locking
mechanism
Engage parking brake
Lower the side windows.
Lower rear head restraints
(page 111).
For safety reasons, remove SmartKey
from starter switch.
Open the trunk.
Lift the trunk floor cover.
Take the two straps for soft top emer-
gency operation out of vehicle tool kit
(page 343)
Take hex wrench out of the
Mercedes-Benz vehicle literature
pouch.
Open the left side trim panel in the
trunk.1Hex wrench
2Screw of hydraulic pump
Insert hex wrench1 into screw2.
Turn hydraulic pump screw2 counter-
clockwise one revolution with hex
wrench1.
iIf the rear head restraints cannot be
lowered, the roll bars may have been
released. For more information, see
“Operating roll bars manually”
(page 353).
!Do not operate the soft top switch with
screw2 in the opened position, other-
wise the hydraulic pump could be dam-
aged.
