2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class CABRIOLET lock

Resetting the side windows
You must reset each side window if a side
window can no longer be closed fully.XClose all the doors.XTurn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the
ignition lock.XPull the corresponding switch on the door
control panel until the side window is
completely closed. ( Y page 83)XHold the switch for an additional second.
If the side window opens again slightly:
XImmediately pull the corresponding switch
on the door control panel until the side
window is completely closed ( Y page 83).XHold the switch for an additional second.XIf the corresponding side window remains
closed after the button has been released,
the side window has been reset correctly.
If this is not the case, repeat the steps
above again.
Problems with the side windows
Problem: a side window cannot be closed
because it is blocked by objects, e.g.
leaves in the window guide.
XRemove the objects.XClose the side window.
Problem: a side window cannot be closed
and you cannot see the cause.
GWARNING
Closing the side windows with increased force
or without the anti-entrapment feature could
lead to serious or even fatal injury. Make sure
that nobody can become trapped when
closing the side windows.
If a side window is obstructed during closing
and reopens again slightly:XImmediately after the window blocks, pull
the corresponding switch again until the
side window has closed.
The side window is closed with increased
force.
If a side window is obstructed again during
closing and reopens again slightly:
XImmediately after the window blocks, pull
the corresponding switch again until the
side window has closed.
The side window is closed without the anti-
entrapment feature.GWARNING
Pulling and holding the switch to close the
window immediately after it had been blocked
two times will cause the window to close
without the anti-entrapment feature for as
long as you hold the switch.
Soft top (Cabriolet)
Important safety notes
You can open or close the soft top:
R when the vehicle is stationary or
R when the speed does not exceed 25 mph
(40 km/h).
If there is a strong head wind, it may not be
possible to close the soft top fully. In this
case, reduce speed or stop in order to close
the soft top fully.
For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz
recommends that you only open or close the
soft top when the vehicle is stationary.
GWARNING
Only drive with the soft top fully open or
closed.
If the soft top does not open or close fully, the
soft-top hydraulics are depressurized and the
soft top is lowered:
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Rafter about seven minutes if the ignition is
switched on
R immediately if the ignition is switched off
A warning tone sounds shortly beforehand.
The Convertible Top Opening/Closing
Not Finished message appears in the
multifunction display.
Lock the soft top again before driving on.
Otherwise, the unlocked soft top could open
during the journey and cause you to lose
control of your vehicle. You or other persons
could be injured as a result.
! Never sit on the soft-top compartment
cover and do not store any heavy objects
on it. You will otherwise damage the soft
top and soft-top compartment cover of the
vehicle.
! When opening and closing the soft top,
make sure that:
R there is sufficient clearance above it, as
the soft top swings upwards
R the trunk partition is closed.
R the trunk is only loaded to below the
trunk partition.
R the trunk partition is not pushed up by
the load.
R the trunk lid is closed.
R no objects are on the soft-top
compartment cover
R the fabric is not dirty, wet or frozen.
You could otherwise damage the soft top,
trunk and other parts of the vehicle.
i Make sure that the soft top is dry and
clean before closing it. Otherwise, water or
dirt could enter the vehicle interior or trunk.Opening and closing with the soft-top
switch
Important safety notesGWARNING
Make sure nobody can be trapped or injured
by moving parts, such as the soft-top linkage
or soft-top compartment cover, when opening
or closing the soft top.
Release the soft-top switch in the event of
danger. The soft-top mechanism stops
immediately.
GWARNING
The soft top stops moving during the opening
or closing procedure if you drive faster than
25 mph (40 km/h). This could impair your rear
view. At high speeds the soft top may be
damaged.
Reduce your speed to below 25 mph
(40 km/h) or stop in accordance with traffic
conditions. Press the soft-top switch again in
order to open or close the soft top fully.
Opening and closing
XMake sure that the trunk partition is closed
( Y page 93).XClose the trunk lid.XTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.XOpen the cover on the lower section of the
center console.Soft top (Cabriolet)87Opening/closingZ

GWARNING
Remove wristwatches and any jewelry such
as rings or bracelets. You could otherwise get
caught, be injured and damage the vehicle.
Always grip the soft top at the indicated
gripping points when closing the soft top
manually. You could otherwise be injured.
XDepress the parking brake.XOpen the side windows.XLower the head restraints (automatically
( Y page 105) or manually ( Y page 105)).XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.XOpen the trunk.XTake the two straps out of the vehicle tool
kit ( Y page 290).XTake the hex-socket wrench out of the
Operator's Manual wallet and keep it with
you.XTo open the cover on the left hand side
in the trunk: turn rotary catch : counter-
clockwise and fold down cover ;.XInsert hex-socket wrench = into valve
screw ? on the hydraulic pump.XTurn valve screw ? of the hydraulic pump
with hex-socket wrench = counter-
clockwise a full turn.
Left trim in the trunk (example)
XOn both sides of the trunk, tear trim A
along the perforation in the direction of the
arrow.
Left trim in the trunk (example)
XOn both sides, behind the trim, pull out
catch B as far as it will go and turn it
approximately a quarter of a turn counter-
clockwise.XMake sure catch B is not pulled in again.
If this happens, pull out catch B again as
far as possible and turn it about a quarter
turn counter-clockwise.
The soft-top compartment hinges are on the
right-hand and left-hand side in the gap
between the lid of the soft-top compartment
and the trunk sealing.
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XOne person stands on the right-hand side
and the other person on the left-hand side
of the vehicle.GWARNING
You could become trapped or injured.
Grip the soft-top compartment with one hand
and support yourself with the other hand on
the edge of the trunk lid as illustrated.
XGrip the soft-top compartment with one
hand as illustrated.XUse the other hand to support yourself on
the edge of the trunk lid as illustrated.XLift soft-top compartment cover F up as
far as it will go. In doing so, pull soft-top
compartment cover F to the rear, applying
constant force.GWARNING
Do not reach between the cover halves and
the hinges. You could otherwise become
trapped.
XReach under the tip of soft top G in the
soft-top compartment from the right-hand
and left-hand sides.XLift the soft top out of the soft-top
compartment and guide it forwards in the
direction of the arrow onto windshield
frame H.ITo openJTo lockXPull off the cover of the roof lock behind the
overhead control panel.XInsert the hex-socket wrench into the roof
lock.XTurn the hex-socket wrench clockwise I
as far as possible.
! Make sure the Allen key is turned counter-
clockwise as far as possible during the
following step. The soft top may otherwise
not be fully locked.
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XTurn the hex-socket wrench counter-
clockwise J as far as possible.
The soft top is now pre-locked on the
windshield frame.XMove material tensioning frame K to an
upright position.
! Make sure the soft-top compartment
cover does not collide with the material
tensioning frame during the following step.
XLower soft-top compartment cover L.XWith your hand flat, press down the
material tensioning frame until it rests on
soft-top support M of the soft-top
compartment cover.GWARNING
You could trap your hands.
Do not push the soft-top compartment cover
forwards in front of the soft-top support with
your hands.
XWith your hand flat, press the soft-top
compartment cover forwards/downwards
on both sides simultaneously until it
engages in the guide. Apply your hands to
the points indicated with arrows.
At the same time, press the material
tensioning frame gently downwards with
your flat hand.NTo lockXInsert the hex-socket wrench into the roof
lock.XTurn the hex-socket wrench counter-
clockwise N as far as possible.XHave the soft-top mechanism repaired
immediately at a specialist workshop.
i Press the soft-top compartment cover
again if the trunk lid cannot be opened.
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! Do not under any circumstances open the
trunk lid with the emergency key. You could
otherwise damage the trunk lid and the
soft-top compartment cover.
Re-locking the soft top
The soft top is not locked if:
R the Convertible Top in Operation
message appears in the multifunction
display.
R you hear a warning tone for up to ten
seconds when pulling away or while driving.
GWARNING
Stop the vehicle at a suitable location as soon
as it is possible to do so safely and lock the
soft top before driving on. You could
otherwise endanger yourself and others.
You can lock the soft top again if it is not
locked fully.
XStop the vehicle immediately, paying
attention to road and traffic conditions.XTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.XPress the soft-top switch.
Trunk partition
General notes
The trunk partition can be used to cover
luggage and loads in the trunk.
The soft top can only be opened when the
trunk partition is closed.
! To avoid damaging the soft top or load
when folding back the soft top, observe the
following:
R when the trunk partition is open, do not
place any objects in or behind the net on
the side that are so long they could
obstruct the trunk partition or damage
the opened soft top.
R make sure that the cargo does not push
the trunk partition upwards.
Opening and closingXTo close: pull trunk partition : by the
handle in the direction of the arrow until it
rests on the sides of the trunk.
Trunk partition : finishes closing
automatically.XTo open: push trunk partition : against
the direction of the arrow by the handle.
The trunk partition finishes opening
automatically.
Brackets for the wind screen
The wind screen protects against wind when
driving with the soft top open. It is secured
above the rear bench seats. For this reason,
only the driver and the front passenger can
travel in the vehicle when the wind screen is
installed.
GWARNING
Fold back the top part of the wind screen if it
restricts your vision or when it is dark. It could
otherwise impair your view to the rear and you
could cause an accident.
! Mercedes-Benz recommends that you
only use wind screens which have been
tested and approved for Mercedes-Benz
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vehicles. This helps to prevent damage to
the vehicle.
! Observe the backrest position of the front
seats if the wind screen is installed, since
the backrest could collide with the wind
screen here.XWhen installing the wind screen, use lateral
brackets :.
Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
AIRCAP
General notes
With AIRCAP, four people can travel
comfortably with the soft top open. AIRCAP
reduces the draft for the driver and
passengers in both the front and the rear
compartment in a vehicle with the soft top
down. You can open and close AIRCAP when
the vehicle is stationary or during the journey
at a speed of up to 100 mph (160 km/h).
AIRCAP has the following components:
R a wind deflector between the windshield
and the soft top
R an AIRCAP wind screen between the two
head restraints on the rear bench seat
GWARNING
When extending and retracting AIRCAP, make
sure that no one can become trapped. If there
is a risk of entrapment, press the button again
to retract AIRCAP again.
The AIRCAP button is located under the cover
in the lower center console.:AIRCAP button
Extending AIRCAP
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.XOpen the cover on the lower section of the
center console.XPress AIRCAP button :.
The two indicator lamps on the AIRCAP
button light up.94Soft top (Cabriolet)Opening/closing

Wind deflector ; extends. The head
restraints on the rear bench seats and
AIRCAP wind screen = move to the center
position simultaneously.
If one or two passengers in the rear
compartment then fasten their seat belts, the
head restraints in the rear bench seats and
AIRCAP wind screen = move to the upper
position.
i If, when AIRCAP is extended, you park
your vehicle with the soft top down and
remove the SmartKey, the wind deflector
and the head restraints in the rear
compartment retract automatically. When
you return to your vehicle and start the
engine again, the wind deflector and the
head restraints in the rear compartment
are extended again.
i It is no longer possible to retract/extend
AIRCAP if you are driving faster than
100 mph (160 km/h).
Retracting AIRCAPXTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.XOpen the cover on the lower section of the
center console.XPress AIRCAP button :.
The two indicator lamps on the AIRCAP
button go out. Wind deflector ; retracts.
The head restraints on the rear bench seats
and AIRCAP wind screen = move to the
lowest position simultaneously.
i If there are passengers wearing seat belts
in the rear compartment, the head
restraints on the rear bench seats and the
AIRCAP wind screen remain in the upper
position.
Retracting the head restraints on the
rear bench seats from the driver's seat
To improve the rear view, you can retract the
head restraints on the rear bench seats
individually ( Y page 105). The wind deflector
remains in its current position.
Installing/removing the AIRCAP wind
screen
Preparation
You will need a 4 mm hex-socket wrench to
install/remove the AIRCAP wind screen.
Before installing or removing the AIRCAP
wind screen:
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.XOpen the folding roof fully ( Y page 87).XExtend the head restraints in the rear
compartment fully ( Y page 105).
Removing
Bolts on the AIRCAP wind screen between the head
restraints in the rear compartment
XUse the 4 mm hex-socket wrench to turn
the bolts on both sides counter-clockwise
by about 90° and loosen them.XPull the bolts out of the brackets on the
head restraints.Soft top (Cabriolet)95Opening/closingZ