▷Make sure that the cargo area partition in
the cargo area is folded down.▷Make sure that the cargo does not push
against the cargo area partition from be‐
low.▷Make sure that the trunk lid is closed.
Opening and closing from the inside
In order to protect the battery, move the
convertible top only when the engine is run‐
ning if possible.
Before closing the convertible top, remove any
foreign objects from the windshield frame; oth‐
erwise, closing may be prevented.
▷Press and hold the reel. The win‐
dows are rolled down, and the
convertible top opens as longs as the reel
is pressed.▷Pull the reel and hold it. The win‐
dows are lowered, the convertible
top closes and the windows are raised
again as long as the reel is pulled.
Push or pull reel until the convertible top is
completely open or closed and the end of the
procedure is indicated by a corresponding
Check Control message. Always make sure
that the convertible top well storage cover is
completely closed. If the convertible top is
completely open or closed, convertible top and
convertible top well storage cover are latched.
LEDs
▷Left LED lights up green: convertible top is
opened or closed. If the operation is com‐
pleted, the LED goes out and a corre‐
sponding Check Control message is dis‐
played.▷Right LED flashes red after the reel is re‐
leased: operating sequence has not yet
concluded.▷Right LED comes on red when the reel is
pressed: cargo area partition is flipped up,
trunk lid is not closed or there is a malfunc‐
tion. Convertible top cannot be moved.In addition to the red LED, a check control
message is displayed.
Interruption Always open/close the convertible top
completely
A convertible top that is not opened or closed
completely is not locked and represents a haz‐
ard.◀
The convertible top movement is interrupted if
the reel is released. The sequence can be con‐
tinued in the desired direction using the reel.
If there is a longer interruption with the ignition
switched on, convertible top and convertible
top well storage cover remain approx. 10 mi‐
nutes in the current position before they slowly
go down. If the ignition is switched off,
convertible top and convertible top well stor‐
age cover lower already after a short waiting
period.
The convertible top and the convertible top
well storage cover are not locked. Operate reel
again until the convertible operation is termi‐
nated.
Convenient operation from outside
When equipped with Comfort Access the
convertible top can also be operated from out‐
side.▷Convenient opening, refer to page 37, via
the remote control.▷Convenient closing, refer to page 38, via
the remote control.▷Closing by means of Comfort Access, refer
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▷Maximum distance to row of parked vehi‐
cles: 5 ft/1.5 m.
Suitable parking space
▷Gap between two objects with a minimum
length of approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.▷Min. length of gap between two objects:
your vehicle's length plus approx.
4 ft/1.2 m.▷Minimum depth: approx. 5 ft/1.5 m.
Regarding the parking procedure
▷Doors and trunk lid closed.▷Parking brake released.▷When parking in parking spaces on the
driver's side, the corresponding turn signal
must be set where applicable.
At a glance
Button in the vehicle
Parking assistant
Ultrasound sensors
The ultrasound sensors for measuring parking
spaces are located on the side of the vehicle.
To ensure full functionality:
▷Keep the sensors clean and free of ice.▷When using high-pressure washers, do not
spray the sensors for long periods and
maintain a distance of at least 12 in/30 cm.▷Do not put stickers over sensors.
Switching on/off
Switching on with the button Press button.
The LED lights up.
The current status of the parking space search
is indicated on the Control Display.
Parking assistant is activated automatically.
Switching on with the reverse gear
Shift into reverse.
The current status of the parking space search
is indicated on the Control Display.
To activate:
"Parking Assistant"
Switch off
The system can be deactivated as follows:
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