2013 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class CABRIOLET key

pane and the door frame and trap it there. If
there is a risk of entrapment, release the
switch and pull it to close the window.
Opening and closing the side
windows
The
switches for all side windows are located
on the driver's door. There is also a switch on
the front-passenger door as well as on the
doors in the rear compartment on the left and
right-hand sides for the respective side
window.
The switches on the driver's door take
precedence. :
Front left
; Front right
= Rear right
? Rear left
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1
or 2 in the
ignition lock.
X To open: press the corresponding switch.
X To close: pull the corresponding switch.
i You can start automatic operation when
opening

and closing the front door windows
and when opening the rear door windows.
To do so, briefly press or pull the switch to
beyond the point of resistance in the
relevant direction. You can stop automatic
operation by pressing or pulling again.
i You can continue to operate the side
windows after you switch off the engine or
remove the SmartKey. This function is available for up to five minutes or until the
driver's

or front-passenger door is opened.
i When the override feature for the side
windows is activated ( Y page 63), the side
windows cannot be operated from the rear. Opening and closing all side windows
(Cabriolet)
Using the switch on the center console You can use the button on the center console
to close all side windows simultaneously.
X
Open the cover in the lower center console.
The

switch for all side windows is under the
cover. X
To open all side windows: press
switch : to the point of resistance.
X To open all side windows fully: press
switch : beyond the point of resistance.
X To close all side windows: pull
switch :.
Using the SmartKey G
WARNING
Make sure that nobody can become trapped
as you close the side windows.
Proceed as follows if there is a risk of
entrapment:
R release the & key.
R press and hold the % key until the side
windows open again. Side windows
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Opening/closing Z

You can use the SmartKey to open or close
all side windows simultaneously.
X
Close the soft top (Y page 90).
X Open the trunk partition ( Y page 96).
X Vehicles without KEYLESS-GO: point the
tip of the SmartKey at the door handle on
the driver's door.
X Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO: the
SmartKey must be within 6 ft (2 m) of the
vehicle.
X To open all side windows: press
the %

button on the SmartKey until the
side windows are fully opened.
X To interrupt the opening procedure:
release the % button.
X To close all side windows: press the
&

button on the SmartKey until the side
windows are fully closed.
X To interrupt the closing procedure:
release the & button.
Convenience closing with KEYLESS-GO G
WARNING
When using the convenience closing feature,
make
sure that nobody can become trapped.
Proceed as follows if there is a risk of
entrapment:
R release the locking button on the door
handle.
R pull the door handle immediately and hold
it.
The side windows open.
With KEYLESS-GO you can close all side
windows simultaneously. The KEYLESS-GO
key must be outside the vehicle. All the doors
must be closed. X
Touch recessed sensor surface : on the
door
handle until the side windows are fully
closed.
i Make sure you only touch recessed
sensor surface :.
X Make sure that all the side windows are
closed.
X To interrupt convenience closing:
release

recessed sensor surface : on the
door handle. Convenience opening (Coupe)
General notes You can ventilate the vehicle before you start
driving. To do this, the SmartKey is used to
carry out the following functions
simultaneously:
R
unlock the vehicle
R open the side windows
R open the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel and the roller sunblind
R switch on the seat ventilation for the
driver's seat
i The convenience opening feature can
only be operated using the SmartKey. The
SmartKey must be close to the driver's
door handle. 86
Side windows
Opening/closing

Convenience opening
X
Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's
door handle.
X Press and hold the % button until the
side windows and the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel are in the desired
position.
If the roller sunblind of the panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel is closed, the
roller sunblind is opened first.
X Press and hold the % button again until
the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel is in the desired position.
X To interrupt convenience opening:
release the % button.Convenience closing (Coupe)
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When closing the windows and the panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel, make sure
there

is no danger of anyone being harmed by
the closing procedure.
If potential danger exists, proceed as follows:
R Release button & to stop the closing
procedure. To open, press and hold button
%. 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 &.
Vehicles with KEYLESS-GO:
R Release the sensor surface on the outside
door handle to stop the closing procedure.
R Immediately pull on the same outside door
handle and hold firmly. The windows and
the panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel will open for as long as the door
handle is held but the door not opened. When you lock the vehicle, you can
simultaneously:
R
close the side windows
R close the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel
On

vehicles with a panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel, you can then close the
roller sunblind.
Using the SmartKey The SmartKey must be close to the driver's
door handle.
X
Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's
door handle.
X Press and hold the & button until the
side windows and the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel are fully closed.
X Make sure that all the side windows and the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel are closed.
On vehicles with a panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel:
X Press and hold the &
button again until
the roller sunblind of the panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel closes.
X To interrupt convenience closing:
release the & button.
Using KEYLESS-GO The KEYLESS-GO key must be outside the
vehicle. All the doors must be closed. Side windows
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Opening/closing Z

X
Touch recessed sensor surface : on the
door handle until the side windows and the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel are fully closed.
i Make sure you only touch recessed
sensor surface :.
X Make sure that all the side windows and the
panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel are closed.
On vehicles with a panorama roof with power
tilt/sliding panel:
X Touch recessed sensor surface : on the
door handle again until the roller sunblind
of the panorama roof with power tilt/
sliding panel closes.
X To interrupt convenience closing:
release

recessed sensor surface : on the
door handle. Resetting the side windows
If
a side window can no longer be closed fully,
you must reset it.
X Close all the doors.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1
or 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Pull the corresponding switch on the door
control panel until the side window is
completely closed

(Y page 85).
X Hold the switch for an additional second.
If the side window opens again slightly:
X Immediately pull the corresponding switch
on the door control panel until the side
window is completely closed

(Y page 85).
X Hold the switch for an additional second.
X If 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.88
Side windows
Opening/closing

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.
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. Opening and closing with the soft top
switch
Important safety notes G
WARNING
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.
G
WARNING
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 or pull the soft-top switch
again in order to open or close the soft top
fully.
Opening/closing X
Make sure that the trunk partition is closed
(Y page 96).
X Close the trunk lid.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2 in the
ignition lock.
X Open the cover in the lower center console. X
To open: pull soft-top switch : until the
entire

soft top is stowed away in the trunk.
The Convertible Top in Operation
message appears in the multifunction
display.
If you drive faster than 25 mph (40 km/h)
during the opening procedure, the opening
procedure is stopped and the Open/Close
Convertible Top Completely message
is displayed in the multifunction display. To
fully open the soft top, reduce speed back 90
Soft top (Cabriolet)
Opening/closing

to under 25 mph (40 km/h) and pull the
soft top switch again.
X To close: press and hold soft-top
switch : until the soft top is fully closed.
The Convertible Top in Operation
message appears in the multifunction
display.
If you drive faster than 25 mph (40 km/h)
during the closing procedure, the closing
procedure
is stopped and the Open/Close
Convertible Top Completely message
is displayed in the multifunction display. To
fully close the soft top, reduce speed back
to under 25 mph (40 km/h) and push the
soft top switch again. Opening and closing using the
SmartKey
Important safety notes G
WARNING
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.
If there is a risk of entrapment, immediately
release the % or & button on the
SmartKey. The soft-top mechanism stops
immediately.
Opening/closing The SmartKey must be close to the driver's
door handle.
X
Point the tip of the SmartKey at the driver's
door handle.
X To open: press and hold the % button
on the SmartKey until the soft top is fully
opened.
The Convertible Top in Operation
message appears in the multifunction display. The seat ventilation is switched on.
The rear side windows open.
X To close: press and hold the & button
on the SmartKey until the soft top is fully
closed.
The Convertible Top in Operation
message appears in the multifunction
display.

The soft top and the side windows
close. Closing the soft top manually
Important safety notes G
WARNING
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.
If the soft top cannot be closed automatically,
check the following points:
R Is the trunk partition engaged
(Y page 96)?
R Are the head restraints on the rear bench
seats extended?
R Is the trunk lid closed?
R Is the on-board voltage sufficient?
Start the engine if necessary.
If automatic operation still does not work, the
soft top can be closed manually.
To carry out this work, you will need the
assistance of another person.
i Closing the soft top manually is a
complex, technically demanding process
which requires a great deal of force. Only
close the soft top manually in extreme
emergencies. Preferably, contact a
qualified specialist workshop. Soft top (Cabriolet)
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Closing the soft top
X
Apply the parking brake.
X Open the side windows.
X Lower the head restraints automatically or
manually, see the Digital Operator's
Manual, keyword "Head restraint".
X Remove the SmartKey from the ignition
lock.
X Open the trunk.
X Take the two straps out of the vehicle tool
kit ( Y page 308).
X Take the hex-socket wrench out of the
Operator's Manual wallet and keep it with
you. Example: left trim in the trunk
X
Turn rotary catch : counter-clockwise
and fold down cover ;. X
Insert Allen key = into valve screw ? on
the hydraulic pump.
X Turn valve screw ? of the hydraulic pump
with Allen key = counter-clockwise a full
turn. Left trim in the trunk (example)
X
On both sides of the trunk, tear trim A
along
the perforation in the direction of the
arrow. Left trim in the trunk (example)
X
Pull out catch B on both sides as far as it
will go and turn it approximately a quarter
of a turn counter-clockwise.
X Make sure catch B is not drawn in again.
If this happens, pull out catch B again as
far as possible and turn it about a quarter
turn counter-clockwise. 92
Soft top (Cabriolet)
Opening/closing

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 seal.
X
Shift both levers D of soft-top
compartment hinges C forwards beyond
the detent position on both sides. X
On both sides, pull the straps through
behind
the soft-top compartment hinges in
the direction of the arrow.
X Route the straps through the created loops. X
Pull the straps between the soft-top
compartment hinges and the soft-top
compartment.
i Do
not pull the straps as long as the trunk
is open. X
Place straps E on the soft-top
compartment lid.
i Take the hex-socket wrench and the
SmartKey

out of the trunk if necessary. You
can only access the trunk again once you
have fully closed the soft top manually.
X Close the trunk lid. G
WARNING
You could be injured during the following
steps of opening the soft top manually if you
work alone. Perform the following steps
together with a second person.
! The trunk lid must be closed for the next
steps. The soft top compartment cover
could otherwise collide with the trunk lid. X
Each person takes a strap.
X Pulling with force, simultaneously lift out
the cover of the soft-top compartment
back/up by the straps in the direction of
the arrow. G
WARNING
You could become trapped or injured. Soft top (Cabriolet)
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Opening/closing
Z