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178 Controls in detailAutomatic climate controlResidual heat and ventilation
With the engine switched off, it is possible
to continue to heat or ventilate the interior
for up to 30 minutes. This feature makes
use of the residual heat produced by the
engine.Activating
Turn the SmartKey in the starter switch
to position1 or0 or remove it from the
starter switch.
Press button T (
page 171).
The indicator lamp on button T
comes on.Deactivating
Press button T (
page 171).
The indicator lamp on button T
goes out.
The residual heat is automatically turned
off:
when the ignition is switched on
after about 30 minutes
if the battery voltage drops
iHow long the system will provide heat-
ing depends on the coolant tempera-
ture and the temperature set by the
operator. The blower will run at speed
setting1 regardless of the air distribu-
tion control setting.
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181 Controls in detail
Power windows
Power windows
Opening and closing the windows
The side windows can be opened and
closed electrically. The switches for all the
side windows are on the driver’s door. The
switch for the passenger side is on the pas-
senger door.
1Left front and rear windows
2Right front and rear windows
Switch on ignition.
Warning!
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When closing the windows, make sure that
there is no danger of anyone being injured
by the closing procedure.
The closing of the door windows can be im-
mediately halted by releasing the switch or,
if the switch was pulled past the resistance
point and released, by either pressing or
pulling the respective switch.
If the window encounters an obstruction
that blocks its path in a circumstance where
you pulled the switch past the resistance
point and released it to close the window,
the automatic reversal function will stop the
window and open it slightly.
If the window encounters an obstruction
that blocks its path in a circumstance where
you are closing the window by pulling and
holding the switch, by pressing and holding
button
‹
on the SmartKey,
or by pressing and holding the lock button
(vehicles with KEYLESS-GO*) on the door
handle, the automatic reversal function will
not operate.
When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* with you, and
lock your vehicle. Do not leave children un-
attended in the vehicle, or with access to an
unlocked vehicle. Unsupervised use of vehi-
cle equipment can cause an accident
and/or serious personal injury.iYou can also open or close the win-
dows using the , button on the
control panel of the automatic climate
control (
page 175).
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183 Controls in detail
Power windows
Stopping windows
Press or pull the respective switch
again.
Closing the windows with the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO*
Press and hold lock button at door
(page 55) until the side windows are
closed.
Synchronizing power windows
The power window must be resynchro-
nized each time
after the battery has been disconnect-
ed
if the power windows cannot be fully
opened (Express-open) or closed
(Express-close)
Synchronizing the power windows
Switch on ignition.
Pull the power window switches until
the side windows are closed.
Hold the switches for approximately
one second.
The power windows are synchronized.
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When closing the windows make sure that
there is no danger of anyone being harmed
by the closing procedure.
The windows will not automatically re-open
if blocked during convenience closing.
If potential danger exists, proceed as fol-
lows:
Release the lock button.
Pull on the door handle and hold firmly.
The side windows open for as long as
the door handle is held but the door not
opened.
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185 Controls in detail
Retractable hardtop
Luggage cover
The luggage cover is located in the trunk.
1Handle
2Holders
Closing luggage cover
Pull out the luggage cover using
handle1.
Hook the luggage cover into left and
right side holders2.Opening luggage cover
Unhook luggage cover from side hold-
ers.
While holding on to handle1, guide
luggage cover back into its storage
compartment. Opening the retractable hardtop with
the switch
Hardtop switchBefore pulling on the hardtop switch, you
must make sure
the parking brake is engaged
(page 45)
the luggage cover is closed, see Lug-
gage cover
the trunk lid is closed
the ignition is switched on
!To prevent damage to the hardtop or
luggage/cargo when lowering the roof:
Load trunk only to the height of the
luggage cover.
Do not permit luggage/cargo to
push up the closed luggage cover.
Do not load anything on top of or in
front of the luggage cover.
Do not place anything on the shelf
behind the roll bar.
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186 Controls in detailRetractable hardtop
Pull up on the hardtop switch as indi-
cated by the arrow until the hardtop is
completely lowered into its trunk stor-
age compartment and the indicator
lamp in the hardtop switch goes out.
The multifunction display will briefly
show the message
K
Vario-Roof open
.Closing the retractable hardtop with
the switch
Before pressing the hardtop switch, you
must make sure
the parking brake is engaged
(page 45)
the luggage cover is closed
(page 185)
the trunk lid is closed
the ignition is switched on
Press the hardtop switch as indicated
by the arrow until the hardtop is com-
pletely closed and locked and the indi-
cator lamp in the hardtop switch goes
out.
The multifunction display will briefly
show the message
+
Vario-Roof Closed
.
iBe sure that the roof is dry before you
open it. Otherwise water may enter the
trunk interior.
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If the retractable hardtop is not fully opened
or closed, a warning will sound after 15 sec-
onds, pressure in the hardtop’s hydraulic
system will drop and the hardtop will lower.
Be sure to keep the hardtop switch pulled or
pressed until the hardtop is fully opened or
closed. The hydraulic pump will then shut
off.
To prevent possible accidents, drive the ve-
hicle only with the hardtop either completely
closed and locked, or fully lowered into its
storage compartment.
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187 Controls in detail
Retractable hardtop
Locking the retractable hardtop after
raising/lowering
If the retractable hardtop is not properly
locked, lock it as described below.Unlocked status noticed when stopped
Switch on ignition.
To lock the hardtop in its fully closed
position, press hardtop switch forward.
The message
+
Vario-Roof Closed
appears in
the multifunction display.
or:
To lock the hardtop in its fully opened
position, pull up on the hardtop switch.
The message K
Vario-Roof Open
appears in the multifunction display.
Unlocked status noticed while driving
Stop the vehicle.
Leave the ignition switched on.
To lock the hardtop in its fully closed
position, press hardtop switch forward.
The message
+
Vario-Roof Closed
appears in
the multifunction display.
or:
To lock the hardtop in its fully opened
position, pull up on the hardtop switch.
The message K
Vario-Roof Open
appears in the multifunction display.
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The hardtop is not fully closed and locked or
not fully opened and locked if:
the indicator light in the hardtop switch
remains lit
the message
K
in operation!
is
shown in the multifunction display and
the indicator lamp in the hardtop switch
does not go out
the indicator lamp flashes and a warning
sounds for 10 seconds and the message K
Lock Vario-Roof
is shown in
the multifunction display when starting
to drive
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Stop the vehicle and lock the hardtop before
continuing to drive. You could otherwise en-
danger yourself and others.
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188 Controls in detailRetractable hardtop
Opening the retractable hardtop with
the SmartKey (Summer opening
feature)
Aim the transmitter eye at the door
handle.
Press and hold button Πuntil the
retractable hardtop is completely
open.
The seat ventilation for the driver’s seat
switches on. The rear side windows
open. In the tachometer display you
will see the message
Vario-Roof open
.
Release button Πto interrupt pro-
cedure.
Warning!
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If the retractable hardtop does not com-
pletely open or close, the roof hydraulics will
lose pressure and the retractable hardtop 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 hardtop is lowered, a
warning will sound and the hardtop switch
lamp will flash. In the speedometer display
you will see
K
, in the tachometer display
you will see the message
being lowered!
Properly lock the retractable hardtop
(page 187) before continuing to drive.
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Before operating the switch for the retract-
able hardtop make sure that no persons can
be injured by the moving parts (retractable
roof, roof frame, and trunk lid) due to inat-
tention.
Hands must never be placed near the roof
frame, upper windshield area, hardtop, shelf
behind roll bars, or trunk lid while the re-
tractable hardtop is being raised or lowered.
Serious personal injury may occur.
If potential danger exists, release the re-
spective button on the SmartKey. This im-
mediately interrupts the raising or lowering
procedure. You then can operate
Œ
or
‹
to raise or lower the hardtop away
from the danger zone.
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210 Controls in detailDriving systemsParktronic* (Parking assist)
The Parktronic system is an electronic aid
designed to assist the driver during park-
ing maneuvers. It visually and audibly indi-
cates the relative distance between the
vehicle and an obstacle.
The Parktronic system is automatically ac-
tivated when you switch on the ignition
and release the parking brake. The Park-
tronic system deactivates at speeds above
11 mph (18 km/h). At lower speeds the
Parktronic system turns on again.The Parktronic system monitors the sur-
roundings of your vehicle with six sensors
in the front bumper and four sensors in the
rear bumper.
1Sensors in the front bumperWarning!
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Parktronic is a supplemental system. It is
not intended to, nor does it replace, the
need for extreme care. The responsibility
during parking and other critical maneuvers
always rests with the driver.
Special attention must be paid to objects
with smooth surfaces or low silhouettes
(e.g. trailer couplings, painted posts, or road
curbs). Such objects may not be detected by
the system and can damage the vehicle.
The operational function of the Parktronic
system can be affected by dirty sensors, es-
pecially at times of snow and ice. See
“Cleaning the Parktronic* system sensors”
(page 277).
Interference caused by other ultrasonic sig-
nals (e.g. working jackhammers or the air
brakes of trucks) can cause the system to
send erratic indications, and should be tak-
en into consideration.
Warning!
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Make sure that no persons or animals are in
the area in which you are maneuvering. Oth-
erwise you run the risk of causing injury.
