2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS CABRIOLET Owners Manual

Fitting
X
Keeping the AIRCAP draught stop horizon-
tal, guide it into the slot between the head
restraints in the direction of the arrow with
both racks straight down.
X Push the AIRCAP draught stop down until
the bolts are at the same height as the
brackets on the head restraints.
X Insert the bolts into the brackets on both
sides.
X Tighte nthe bolts with the 4mmAllen key
until they engage.
The markings on the bolts are vertical. 102
Soft top (Cabriolet)Opening and closing

Problems with the soft top
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
The soft top will not
open or close. The ignition is not switched on.
X
Make sure that the key is in position 2in the ignition lock. The boot lid is open.
X
Close the boot lid (Y page 99). The boot separator is not closed.
X
Close the boot separator (Y page 99). The roll bars have been deployed.
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. The head restraints in the rear compartment do not retract auto-
matically.
X
Lower the head restraints in the rear compartmen tmanually,
see the Digital Owner's Manual, keyword "Head restraint". The soft-top mechanism or control system is defective.
X
Close the sof ttop manually if necessary (Y page 94).
X Visit a qualified specialist workshop. The soft top has been opened and closed several times in a row.
The soft-top drive has been deactivated automatically for safety
reasons.
You can open and close the soft top again after approximately ten
minutes.
X Switch off the ignition and turn it back on.
X Repeat the opening or closing procedure. Sliding sunroof (Coupé)
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
when opening and closing the sliding sunroof.
If there is a risk of entrapment, release the
switch immediately. During automatic opera-
tion, push the switch briefly in any direction
to stop the sliding sunroof. G
WARNING
The glass in the panorama sunroof could
break in an accident .Ifyou are not wearing a
seat belt, there is a risk that you could be
thrown through the opening in the event of the
vehicle overturning. Therefore, always wear a
seat belt to reduce the risk of injuries. G
WARNING
Children could injure themselves if they oper-
ate the sliding sunroof. Sliding sunroof (Coupé)
103Opening and closing
Z

Never leave children unsupervised in the vehi-
cle. Always take the key with you when leaving
the vehicle, even if you are only leaving it for
a short time.
! Only open the panorama sliding sunroof
if it is free of snow and ice. Otherwise, mal-
functions may occur.
Do not allow anything to protrude from the
sliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals could
be damaged.
i Resonance noises can occur in addition
to the usual airflow noises when the sliding
sunroof is open. They are caused by minor
pressure fluctuations in the vehicle interior.
Change the position of the sliding sunroof
or open a side window slightly to reduce or
eliminate these noises.
In the following section, the term "sliding sun-
roof" refers to the panorama sliding sunroof. Operating the panorama sliding sun-
roof
Opening and closing Overhead control panel
:
To raise
; To open
= To close/lower
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
X Press or pull the 3switch in the corre-
sponding direction. i
If you press the 3switch beyond the
point of resistance, an automatic opening/
closing process is started in the corre-
sponding direction. You can stop automatic
operationb y pressing again.
Rain-closing feature If the key is in position
0in the ignition lock
or if it is removed, the panorama sliding sun-
roof closes automatically:
R if it starts to rain
R at extreme outside temperatures
R after six hours
R if there is a malfunction in the powe rsupply
The panorama sliding sunroo fremains raised
at the rear in order to allow ventilation of the
vehicle interior.
i If the panorama sliding sunroof is obstruc-
ted while being closed by the rain-closing
feature, it opens again slightly. The rain-
closing feature is then deactivated.
The panorama sliding sunroof does not close
if:
R it is raised at the rear.
R it is blocked.
R no rain is falling on the area of the wind-
screen being monitored by the rain sensor,
e.g. because the vehicle is under a bridge
or in a carport. Operating the roller sunblind for the
panorama sliding sunroof
Important safety notes G
WARNING
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you open or close the roller sunblind.
The roller sunblind shields the vehicle interior
from sunlight. The roller sunblind can only be
opened and closed when the panorama slid-
ing sunroof is closed. 104
Sliding sunroof (Coupé)Opening and closing

Opening and closing
Overhead control panel
:
To open
; To open
= To close
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
X Press or pull the 3switch in the corre-
sponding direction.
i If you press the 3switch beyond the
point of resistance, an automatic opening/
closing process is started in the corre-
sponding direction. You can stop automatic
operation by pressing again. Resetting the panorama sliding sun-
roof and the roller sunblind
! If the panorama sliding sunroof and the
roller sunblind cannot be fully opened or
closed after resetting, contact a qualified
specialist workshop.
Reset the panorama sliding sunroof and the
roller sunblind if the panorama sliding sunroof
or the roller sunblind does not move
smoothly.
X Turn the key to position 1or 2in the ignition
lock.
X Pull the 3switch repeatedly to the point
of resistance in the direction of arrow =until the panorama sliding sunroof is fully
closed (Y
page 105).
X Keep the 3switch pulled for an addi-
tional second.
X Pull the 3switch repeatedly to the point
of resistance in the direction of arrow =
until the roller sunblind is fully closed.
X Keep the 3switch pulled for an addi-
tional second.
X Make sure that the panorama sliding sun-
roof (Y page 104) and the roller sunblind
(Y page 105) can be fully opened again.
X If this is not the case, repeat the steps
above again. Sliding sunroof (Coupé)
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Problems with the sliding sunroof
G
WARNING
You could be severely or even fatally injured when closing the sliding sunroof with increased
closing force or if the anti-entrapment feature is deactivated. Make sure that nobody can become
trapped when closing the sliding sunroof.
In the following section, the term "sliding sunroof" refers to the panorama sliding sunroof. Problem Possible causes/consequences and
M Solutions
The sliding sunroof can-
not be closed and you
cannot see the cause. If the sliding sunroof is obstructed during closing and reopens
again slightly:
X
Immediately after the sliding sunroof blocks, pull the 3
switch in the overhead control panel down to the point of resist-
ance and hold it until the sliding sunroof is closed.
The sliding sunroof is closed with increased force.
If the sliding sunroof is obstructed again during closing and
reopens again slightly:
X Immediately after the sliding sunroof blocks, pull the 3
switch in the overhead control panel down to the point of resist-
ance and hold it until the sliding sunroof is closed.
The sliding sunroof is closed without the anti-entrapment fea-
ture. 106
Sliding sunroof (Coupé)Opening and closing

Useful information
............................108
Correct driver's seat position ..........108
Seats .................................................. 109
Steering wheel .................................. 115
Mirrors ............................................... 117
Memory function .............................. 120 107Seats, steering wheel and mirrors

Useful information
i This Owner's Manual describes all mod-
els, series and optional equipment for your
vehicle that were available at the time of
going to press. National variations are pos-
sible. Note that your vehicle may not be
equipped with all of the functions descri-
bed. This is also the case for systems and
functions relevant to safety.
i Read the information on qualified special-
ist workshops: (Y page 23). Correct driver's seat position
X
Observe the safety guidelines on seat
adjustment (Y page 109).
X Make sure that seat =is adjusted prop-
erly.
Manual and electrical seat adjustment
(Y page 110)
Electrical seat adjustment (Y page 110)
When adjusting the seat, make sure that:
R you are as far away from the driver's airbag
as possible.
R you are sitting in a normal upright position. R
you can fasten the seat belt properly.
R you have moved the backrest to an almost
vertical position.
R you have set the seat angle so that your
thighs are gently supported.
R you can depress the pedals properly.
X Check whether the head restraint is adjus-
ted properly.
When doing so, make sure that you have
adjusted the head restraint so that the back
of your head is supported at eye level by
the centre of the head restraint.
X Observe the safety guidelines on steering
wheel adjustment (Y page 115).
X Make sure that steering wheel :is adjus-
ted properly.
Adjusting the steering wheel manually
(Y page 116)
Adjusting the steering wheel electrically
(Y page 116)
When adjusting the steering wheel, make
sure that:
R you can hold the steering wheel with your
arms slightly bent.
R you can move your legs freely.
R you can see all the displays in the instru-
ment cluster clearly.
X Observe the safety guidelines for seat belts
(Y page 49).
X Check whether you have fastened seat
belt ;properly (Y page 50).
The seat belt should:
R fit snugly across your body
R be routed across the middle of your shoul-
der
R be routed in your pelvic area across the hip
joints
X Before starting off, adjust the rear-view mir-
ror and the exterior mirrors in such a way
that you have a good view of road and traf-
fic conditions (Y page 117).
X Vehicles with a memory function: save
the seat, steering wheel and exterior mirror 108
Correct driver's seat positionSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

settings with the memory function
(Y
page 120). Seats
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
The seats can still be adjusted when there is
no key in the ignition lock. For this reason,
children should never be left unsupervised in
the vehicle. They could adjust the seats and
become trapped. G
WARNING
Only adjust the driver's seat when the vehicle
is stationary. You will otherwise be distracted
from the road and traffic conditions and you
could lose control of the vehicle as a result of
the seat moving. This could cause an acci-
dent. G
WARNING
If you adjust the seat height carelessly, you or
others could be trapped and thereby injured.
Children in particular could unintentionally
press the buttons to electrically adjust the
seats and become trapped.
Take care that:
R while moving the seats, your hands do not
get under the lever assembly of the seat
adjustment system.
R children in the vehicle do not slide their
hands under the levers. G
WARNING
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
when adjusting the seats.
Observe the notes on airbags.
Secure children as recommended; see the
"Children in the vehicle" section. G
WARNING
Make sure that the back of your head is sup-
ported at eye level by the central area of the head restraint. If your head is not supported
correctly by the head restraint, you could suf-
fer a severe neck injury in the event of an
accident. Never drive if the head restraints are
not engaged and set correctly.
G
WARNING
As eat belt can only offer its intended degree
of protection when the backrest is almost ver-
tical and the occupant is sitting upright. Avoid
seat positions that do not allow the seat belt
to be routed correctly. Adjust the backrest so
that it is as upright as possible. Never travel
with the backrest reclined too far backwards.
You could otherwise be seriously or even
fatally injured in the event of an accident or
sudden braking.
! To avoid damage to the seats and the seat
heating, observe the following information:
R do not spill any liquids on the seats. If
liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as
soon as possible.
R if the seat covers are damp or wet, do not
switch on the seat heating. The seat
heating should also not be used to dry
the seats.
R clean the seat covers as recommended;
see the "Interior care" section.
R do not transport heavy loads on the
seats. Do not place sharp objects on the
seat cushions, e.g. knives, nails or tools.
The seats should only be occupied by
passengers, if possible.
R when the seat heating is in operation, do
not cover the seats with insulating mate-
rials, e.g. blankets, coats, bags, seat cov-
ers, child seats or booster seats.
! To avoid damage to the seats and the seat
heating, observe the following information:
R do not spill any liquids on the seats. If
liquid is spilled on the seats, dry them as
soon as possible.
R if the seat covers are damp or wet, do not
switch on the seat heating. The seat Seats
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