Caring for the convertible top
The appearance and life of the convertible top
depend on correct care and operation.
Note the following instructions:▷To prevent water stains, mildew spots, and
chafe marks, do not enclose the convertible
top in the convertible top well for a long pe‐
riod and do not fold and stow the convertible
top in the convertible top well while the top
is wet or frozen.▷Remove water stains that may nevertheless
have appeared on the headliner using a mi‐
crofiber cloth and an interior cleaner.▷When the vehicle is parked in enclosed
areas for lengthy periods, ensure that the
area is well ventilated.▷If possible, park the vehicle in the shade to
protect it from intensive solar radiation so
that color, rubber and fabric are not affected.▷Remove bird droppings immediately as their
corrosive effect will otherwise attack the
convertible top and damage the rubber
seals.▷Hard to remove tree sap or bird droppings
can be removed from the convertible top
with special tree sap remover and a soft
brush.
Do not use spot remover
Do not use spot remover, paint thinner,
solvent, gasoline, or similar products to remove
spots on the convertible top. These products
may destroy the rubber coating. Incorrect care
and cleaning may cause the convertible top and
its seams to become leaky.◀
To remove heavy soiling, especially for light col‐
ored convertible tops, use a special convertible
top cleaner.
Proceed as follows:
1.Spray the convertible top with the
convertible top cleaner.2.Make the convertible top cleaner foam up
using a well saturated sponge, moving it in
circular motions.3.Finish washing the vehicle in the car wash or
rinse with ample amounts of water.
Otherwise, follow the instructions for use from
the manufacturer.
Treat the convertible top with an impregnating
agent after it has been washed three to five
times.
Suitable cleaners and car products can be ob‐
tained from the service department.
Leather care
Remove dust from the leather often, using a
cloth or vacuum cleaner.
Otherwise, particles of dust and road grime
chafe in pores and folds, and lead to increased
wear and premature degradation of the leather
surface.
To guard against discoloration, such as from
clothing, provide leather care roughly every two
months.
Clean light-colored leather more frequently be‐
cause soiling on such surfaces is substantially
more visible.
Use leather care products; otherwise, dirt and
grease will gradually break down the protective
layer of the leather surface.
Suitable care products are available from the
service center.
Upholstery material care
Vacuum regularly with a vacuum cleaner.
If they are very dirty, e.g., beverage stains, use a
soft sponge or microfiber cloth with a suitable
interior cleaner.
Clean the upholstery down to the seams using
large sweeping motions. Avoid rubbing the ma‐
terial vigorously.
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Convertible top tool 46
Coolant 194
Coolant temperature 83
Cooling function 150
Cooling, maximum 150
Cooling system 194
Corrosion on brake discs 166
Cruise control 132
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go 126
Cruising range 84
Cupholder 159
Current fuel consumption 84
D
Damage, tires 185
Damping control, dy‐ namic 121
Data, technical 218
Date 83
Daytime running lights 94
Defrosting, refer to Windows, defrosting 149
Dehumidifying, air 150
Destination distance 88
Digital clock 83
Dimensions 218
Dimmable exterior mirrors 58
Dimmable interior rearview mirror 58
Direction indicator, refer to Turn signals 69
Display in windshield 146
Display lighting, refer to Instru‐ ment lighting 96
Displays 76, 77
Displays, cleaning 214
Disposal, vehicle battery 202
Distance control, refer to PDC 134
Distance, selecting for ACC 128
Distance to destination 88
Divided screen view, split screen 20 Door lock, refer to Remote
control 30
Doors, Automatic Soft Clos‐ ing 38
Downhill control 120
Drive-off assistant 118
Drive-off assistant, refer to DSC 118
Driving Experience Switch 122
Driving instructions, breaking in 164
Driving mode 122
Driving notes, general 164
Driving stability control sys‐ tems 118
Driving tips 164
DSC Dynamic Stability Con‐ trol 118
DTC driving dynamics 119
DTC Dynamic Traction Con‐ trol 119
Dynamic Damping Con‐ trol 121
Dynamic Drive 121
Dynamic Stability Control DSC 118
Dynamic Traction Control DTC 119
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ECO PRO 170
ECO PRO display 170
ECO PRO mode 170
EfficientDynamics 172
Electronic displays, instru‐ ment cluster 77
Electronic Stability Program ESP, refer to DSC 118
Emergency detection, remote control 31
Emergency operation, convertible top 46
Emergency release, door lock 37 Emergency release, fuel filler
flap 176
Emergency Request 204
Emergency service, refer to Roadside Assistance 205
Emergency start function, en‐ gine start 31
Emergency unlocking, trunk lid 39
Energy Control 84
Energy recovery 84
Engine, automatic Start/Stop function 65
Engine, automatic switch- off 65
Engine compartment 189
Engine compartment, working in 189
Engine coolant 194
Engine oil 191
Engine oil, adding 192
Engine oil additives 192
Engine oil change 192
Engine oil filler neck 192
Engine oil temperature 83
Engine oil types, alterna‐ tive 192
Engine oil types, ap‐ proved 192
Engine start during malfunc‐ tion 31
Engine start, jump-start‐ ing 206
Engine start, refer to Starting the engine 64
Engine stop 64
Engine temperature 83
Entering/exiting vehicle, assis‐ tance, steering wheel 59
Entering a car wash 210
Equipment, interior 153
ESP Electronic Stability Pro‐ gram, refer to DSC 118
Exchanging wheels/tires 186
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