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252 Controls in detailRetractable hardtopOpening and closing the retractable hardtop
For safety reasons, the retractable hardtop
can only be opened and closed when the
vehicle is standing still.Warning!
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Before operating the switch for the retract-
able hardtop, make sure no persons are in-
jured by the moving parts (retractable
hardtop, roof frame, and trunk lid).
Hands must never be placed near the roof
frame, upper windshield area, retractable
hardtop, shelf behind roll bars, or trunk lid
while the retractable hardtop is being raised
or lowered. Serious personal injury may
occur.
If potential danger exists, release the re-
tractable hardtop switch. This immediately
interrupts the raising or lowering procedure.
You can then operate the retractable hard-
top switch to raise or lower the retractable
hardtop away from the danger zone.
Warning!
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When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
SmartKey from the starter switch, take it
with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. Unsuper-
vised use of vehicle equipment may cause
an accident and/or serious personal injury.!Never sit or place heavy objects on the
rear shelf. Doing so could cause dam-
age to the retractable hardtop and the
rear shelf.
!When opening and closing the retract-
able hardtop, make sure
there is sufficient clearance for the
retractable hardtop to move up and
the trunk lid to move back
the cargo compartment cover is
extended and closed
the trunk is only loaded to the
height of the cargo compartment
cover
the luggage/cargo does not push
the closed cargo compartment
cover up
the trunk lid is closed
no roof luggage carrier is installed
the outside temperature is above
+5°F (-15°C)
Otherwise the roof and other parts of
the vehicle could be damaged.
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253 Controls in detail
Retractable hardtop
Cargo compartment cover
The cargo compartment cover is located in
the trunk.Cargo compartment coverClosing
Pull the cargo compartment cover at
the handle in direction of the arrow un-
til it engages on both sides at the trunk
sill.Opening
Press the release handle on the cargo
compartment cover.
Guide the cargo compartment cover
forward to its end stop.Retractable hardtop!To prevent damage to the retractable
hardtop or luggage/cargo when lower-
ing the roof:
Load trunk only to the height of the
cargo compartment cover.
Do not permit luggage/cargo to
push up the closed cargo compart-
ment cover.
Do not place anything on top or in
front of the cargo compartment
cover.
Do not place anything on the shelf
behind the roll bar.
Warning!
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To prevent possible accidents, drive the ve-
hicle only with the retractable hardtop either
completely closed and locked, or fully low-
ered into its storage compartment.iFor safety reasons, the retractable
hardtop cannot be opened or closed
while driving.
Make sure the retractable hardtop and
the rear window are dry before you
open it. Otherwise water may enter the
interior and/or trunk.
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255 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.Warning!
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Be sure to keep the hardtop switch pushed
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.
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 7 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. In the multifunction dis-
play you will seeK and the message
Retractable roof being opened
.
Properly lock the retractable hardtop
before continuing to drive (
page 256).
Warning!
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The hardtop is not fully closed and locked or
not fully opened and locked if:
the message
Retractable roof in
operation is shown in the multifunc-
tion display
a warning sounds for 10 seconds when
driving and a message in the multifunc-
tion display appears (
page 381).
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256 Controls in detailRetractable hardtopUnlocked status noticed when stopped
Switch on the ignition (
page 36).
To lock the retractable hardtop in its
fully closed position, push the retract-
able hardtop switch forward until the
retractable hardtop is fully closed.
or:
To lock the retractable hardtop in its
fully opened position, push the retract-
able hardtop switch rearward until the
retractable hardtop is fully open.Unlocked status noticed while driving
Stop the vehicle and leave the ignition
switched on.
To lock the retractable hardtop in its
fully closed position, push the retract-
able hardtop switch forward until the
retractable hardtop is fully closed.
or:
To lock the retractable hardtop in its
fully opened position, push the retract-
able hardtop switch rearward until the
retractable hardtop is fully open.
Warning!
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Stop the vehicle and lock the retractable
hardtop before continuing to drive. You
could otherwise endanger yourself and oth-
ers.
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257 Controls in detail
Retractable hardtop
Opening and closing the retractable
hardtop with the SmartKey*
The power windows (
page 246) will also
be opened or closed when you operate the
retractable hardtop with the SmartKey.
Aim transmitter eye at the outside
driver’s or passenger door handle.
The SmartKey must be in close proxim-
ity to the respective outside door han-
dle.Opening (Summer opening feature)
Press and hold unlock buttonΠun-
til the retractable hardtop is complete-
ly open.
The retractable hardtop and windows
begin to open after approximately
1 second. In the multifunction display
you will see the message
Retractable
roof in operation
.
Release buttonΠon the SmartKey
to interrupt procedure.
Warning!
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Before operating the retractable hardtop,
make sure no persons can be injured by the
moving parts (retractable roof, roof frame,
and trunk lid) due to negligence.
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 can then operateŒ
or‹to raise or lower the hardtop away
from the danger zone.
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258 Controls in detailRetractable hardtopClosing (Convenience closing feature)
Press and hold lock button‹ until
the retractable hardtop is fully closed.
The retractable hardtop and windows
begin to close after approximately
1 second. In the multifunction display
you will see the message
Retractable
roof in operation
.
Release button‹ on the SmartKey
to interrupt procedure.
Warning!
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When closing the side windows and retract-
able hardtop, make sure that there is no
danger of anyone being harmed by the
closing procedure.
If potential danger exists, proceed as fol-
lows:
Release button‹ to stop the closing
procedure. To open, press and hold
buttonŒ. To continue the closing
procedure after making sure that there
is no danger of anyone being harmed by
the closing procedure, press and hold
button‹.
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 7 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. In the multifunction dis-
play you will seeK and the message
Retractable roof being opened
.
Properly lock the retractable hardtop
before continuing to drive (
page 256).
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259 Controls in detail
Retractable hardtop
Wind screen
1Wind screen
2Snap fastener (with handle cap)
3Supporting strap
4Fastening pin
5Gap6Handle cap
Installing
Remove wind screen1 from its stor-
age bag and unfold.
The storage bag is located on the wall
behind the seat backrests.
Attach supporting straps3 to fasten-
ing pins4.
Close snap fasteners2 by pushing in
handle cap6.
Pull wind screen1 on molding over
roll bars.
Pull the wind screen edging, not on the
netting itself.
Removing
Pull off wind screen1 from roll bars.
Open snap fasteners2 by pulling out
handle cap6.
Loosen supporting straps3 from fas-
tening pins4.
Fold wind screen1 and put it back
into storage bag.
Warning!
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The wind screen can restrict the driver’s
vision 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.
iMake sure the lower wind screen
edging is inserted through the gap5
between the storage compartment and
the rear panel.
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260 Controls in detailDriving systemsThe driving system of your vehicle is
described on the following pages:
Cruise control, with which the vehicle
can maintain a preset speed.
The BAS, ABS and ESP
® driving systems
are described in the “Safety and Security”
section (
page 82).
Cruise control
The cruise control automatically maintains
the speed you set for your vehicle.
Use of cruise control is recommended for
driving at a constant speed for extended
periods of time.
You can set or resume cruise control at any
speed over 20 mph (30 km/h).
The cruise control function is operated by
means of the cruise control lever.
The cruise control lever is the uppermost
lever on the left-hand side of the steering
column (
page 22).
Warning!
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The cruise control is a convenience system
designed to assist the driver during vehicle
operation. The driver is and must remain at
all times responsible for the vehicle speed
and for safe brake operation.
Only use the cruise control if the road,
traffic, and weather conditions make it
advisable to travel at a steady speed.
The use of cruise control can be danger-
ous on winding roads or in heavy traffic
because conditions do not allow safe
driving at a steady speed.
The use of cruise control can be danger-
ous on slippery roads. Rapid changes in
tire traction can result in wheel spin and
loss of control.
Deactivate the cruise control when driv-
ing in fog.
The “Resume” function should only be oper-
ated if the driver is fully aware of the previ-
ously set speed and wishes to resume this
particular preset speed.
