2014 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class CABRIOLET soft

Wind deflector
0023extends depending on
vehicle speed.
i If you park your vehicle with the roof open
and remove the SmartKey, the AIRCAP
wind screen retracts automatically. If, after
parking the vehicle, the engine is restarted,
the AIRCAP system is activated
automatically.
i AIRCAP cannot be extended or retracted
if the vehicle speed exceeds approximately
100 mph (160 km/h).
Deactivating AIRCAP X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Open the cover in the lower center console.
X Press AIRCAP button 0002.
The two indicato rlamps on the AIRCAP
butto ngo out. The wind deflector 0023retracts.
The head restraints on the rear seats and
AIRCAP wind screen 0003move 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 retrac
tthe
head restraints on the rear bench seats individually (Y
page 119). The wind deflector
remains in its current position. Installing and removing the AIRCAP
wind screen
Preparation You will need a
4mmAllen key to install/
remove the AIRCAP wind screen.
Before installing or removing the AIRCAP
wind screen:
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock.
X Open the folding roof fully (Y page 100).
X Extend the head restraints in the rear
compartment fully (Y page 119).
Removing Bolts on the AIRCAP wind screen between the head
restraints in the rear compartment
X
Use the 4 mm hex-socket wrench to turn
the bolts on both sides counter-clockwise
by about 90° and loosen them.
X Pull the bolts out of the brackets on the
head restraints. 108
Soft top (Cabriolet)Opening and closing

X
Pull the AIRCAP wind screen out of the
guide rails in the direction of the arrow.
Make sure that you pull the AIRCAP wind
screen forwards slightly when doing so.
Installing X
Keeping the AIRCAP wind screen
horizontal, guide it into the slot between
the head restraints in the direction of the
arrow with both racks straight down.
X Push the AIRCAP wind screen 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 Tighten the bolts with the 4mmAllen key
until they engage.
The markings on the bolts are vertical. Soft top (Cabriolet)
109Opening and closing Z

Problems with the soft top
Problem Possible causes/consequences and
0001 Solutions
The soft top will not
open or close. The ignition is not switched on.
X
Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2in the ignition lock. The trunk lid is open.
X
Close the trunk lid (Y page 106). The trunk partition is not closed.
X
Close the trunk partition (Y page 106). The roll bars have been deployed.
X
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. The head restraints in the rear compartment do not retract
automatically.
X
Lower the head restraints in the rear compartmen tmanually,
see the Digital Operator's Manual, keyword "Head restraint". The soft-top mechanism or control system is defective.
X
Close the sof ttop manually if necessary (Y page 101).
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 (Coupe)
Important safety notes
In the following section, the term "sliding
sunroof" refers to the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel. G
WARNING
While opening and closing the sliding sunroof,
body parts in close proximity could become
trapped. There is a risk of injury. Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the opening and closing
procedures.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R
release the switch immediately, or
R during automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The opening or closing procedure will be
stopped. 110
Sliding sunroof (Coupe)Opening and closing

G
WARNING
If children operate the sliding sunroof they
could become trapped, particularly if they are
left unsupervised. There is a risk of injury.
When leaving the vehicle, always take the
SmartKey with you and lock the vehicle. Never
leave children unsupervised in the vehicle.
! Only open the sliding sunroof if it is free
of snow and ice. Otherwise, malfunctions
may occur.
Do not allow anything to protrude from the
sliding sunroof. Otherwise, the seals could
be damaged.
! The weather can change abruptly .Itcould
start to rain or snow. Make sure that the
sliding sunroof is closed when you leave the
vehicle. The vehicle electronics can be
damaged if water enters the vehicle
interior.
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. Reversing feature for the panorama
roof with power tilt/sliding panel
In the following section, the term "sliding
sunroof" refers to the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel.
The sliding sunroof is equipped with an
automatic reversing feature. If a solid object
blocks or restricts the sliding sunroof during
the closing process, the sliding sunroof opens
again automatically. However, the automatic
reversing feature is only an aid and does not
relieve you of the responsibility of paying
attention when closing the sliding sunroof. G
WARNING
The reversing feature does not react:
R to soft, light and thin objects, e.g. small
fingers
R over the last 1/6 in(4 mm) of the closing
movement
R during resetting
R when closing the sliding sunroof again
manually immediately after automatic
reversing
This means that the reversing feature cannot
prevent someone being trapped in these
situations. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R release the switch immediately, or
R during automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The closing process is stopped. Operating the panorama roof with
power tilt/sliding panel
Overhead control panel
0002
To raise
0003 To open
0023 To close/lower
The panorama roof with power tilt/sliding
panel can only be operated when the roller
sunblind is open. Sliding sunroof (Coupe)
111Opening and closing Z

X
To open and close: turn the SmartKey to
position 1or 2in the ignition lock.
X Press or pull the 0002switch in the
corresponding direction.
i If you press the 0002switch beyond the
point of resistance, an automatic opening/
closing process is started in the
corresponding direction. Yo ucan stop
automatic operatio nby operating the
switch again. Operating the roller sunblind for the
panoram
aroof with power tilt/sliding
panel
Important safety notes G
WARNING
When opening or closing th eroller sunblind,
parts of the body could be trapped between
the roller sunblind and the frame or sliding
sunroof. There is a risk of injury.
When opening or closing make sure that no
parts of the body are in the sweep of the roller
sunblind.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R release the switch immediately, or
R during automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The opening or closing procedure will be
stopped.
The roller sunblind shields the vehicle interior
from sunlight. The roller sunblind can only be
opened and closed when the panorama roof
with power tilt/sliding panel is closed.
Roller sunblind reversing feature The roller sunblind is equipped with an
automatic reversing feature. If a solid object
blocks or restricts the roller sunblind during
the closing process, the roller sunblind opens
again automatically. The automatic reversing
feature is only an aid and is not a substitute for your attentiveness to the roller sunblind
while it is closing. G
WARNING
The reversing feature especially does not
react to soft, light and thin objects such as
small fingers. This means that the reversing
feature cannot prevent someone being
trapped in these situations. There is a risk of
injury.
When closing make sure that no parts of the
body are in the sweep of the roller sunblind.
If somebody becomes trapped:
R release the switch immediately, or
R during automatic operation, push the
switch briefly in any direction
The closing process is stopped.
Opening and closing Overhead control panel
0002
Opening
0003 Opening
0023 Closing
X Turn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
X Press or pull the 0002switch in the
corresponding direction.
i If you press or pull the 0002switch
beyond the point of resistance, an
automatic opening/closing process is
started in the corresponding direction .You
can stop automatic operation by pressing
or pulling again. 112
Sliding sunroof (Coupe)Opening and closing

G
WARNING
If head restraints are not installed and
adjusted correctly, they cannot provide
protection as intended. There is an increased
risk of injury in the head and neck area, e.g.
in the event of an accident or when braking.
Always drive with the head restraints
installed. Before driving off, make sure for
every vehicle occupant that the center of the
head restraint supports the back of the head
at about eye level.
General notes Observe the important safety notes regarding
the seats (Y page 117).
Do not rotate the head restraints of the front
and rear seats. Otherwise, you cannot adjust
the height and angle of the head restraints to
the correct position.
Adjusting the height of the head
restraints electrically X
To adjust the head restraint height: slide
switch for head restraint adjustment 0002up
or down in the direction of the arrow. Rear seat head restraints Lowering and extending the rear seat
head restraints from the front (Cabriolet)
X
Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignitio nlock (Y page 165).
X To lower: press button 0002.
The head restraints move to the lowest
position.
If AIRCAP is activated, the right-hand
indicator lamp on the AIRCAP button goes
out.
X To extend: press button 0002again.
The head restraints only move into the
central position if AIRCAP is activated and
no rear seat belt has been fastened.
If AIRCAP is activated, the right-hand
indicator lamp on the AIRCAP button
comes on.
i Please see further information on AIRCAP
(Y page 107). Lowering the head restraints in the
rear compartment manually
(Cabriolet)
If the head restraints in the rear compartment
are in the upper position, the soft top cannot
be closed fully. Seats
119Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z

Lower the head restraints in the rear
compartment manually if:
R
the head restraint electronics are
malfunctioning.
R the opening or closing procedure of the soft
top is interrupted, leaving the soft top
compartment cover open. Cover
0003can only be released if:
R the soft top is interrupted during the
opening or closing procedure.
R the soft top compartment cover is left
open.
X Push the mechanical key into two
openings 0002betwee nthe head restraints
until cover 0003releases.
X Take off cover 0003. X
Lowering the head restraints: turn
thumbwheel 0002in the direction of the front
seats. Folding the front seat backrests
forward/back
Important safety notes G
WARNING
If the backrest is not engaged, it could fold
forwards during a braking maneuver or in the
event of an accident, for example. The seat
backrest will then push the vehicle occupant
against the seat belt. The seat belt can no
longer offer the intended level of protection
and could even cause injuries. There is an
increased risk of injury.
Before each journey, make sure that the
backrest engages fully as described. G
WARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you
do the following while driving:
R adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
mirrors
R fasten the seat belt
There is a risk of an accident.
Adjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
mirrors and fasten your seat belt before
starting the engine. G
WARNING
When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle
occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the
seat guide rail. There is arisk of injury.
Make sure when adjusting aseat that no one
has any body parts in the sweep of the seat. 120
SeatsSeats, steering wheel and mirrors

Folding the seat backrest forward
Example: Coupe
The seat moves forwards if you have folded
the backrest forwards and the seat is in the
rear half of the range. This makes it easie rfor
passengers to get into and out of the rear
compartment.T he head restraint is lowered
simultaneously.
X Pull seat release handle 0002forwards and
fold the backrest forwards as far as it will
go.
The seat automatically moves to the
foremost position and the head restraint is
lowered.
Folding the seat backrest back X
Swing back the seat backrest.
The seat moves automatically to the stored
position. Adjusting the multicontour seat
0002
To adjust the thigh cushion
0003 To adjust the backrest contour in the
lumbar region
0023 To adjust the backrest contour in the
upper back region
0022 To adjust the side bolsters of the seat
backrest
You can adjust the contour of the front seats
individually so as to provide optimum support
for your back and sides.
X Turn the SmartKey to position 2in the
ignition lock (Y page 165). Adjusting the 4-way lumbar support
0002
To raise the backrest contour
0003 To soften the backrest contour
0023 To lower the backrest contour
0022 To harden the backrest contour
You can adjust the contour of the front seat
backrests individually to provide optimum
support for your back. Seats
121Seats, steering wheel and mirrors Z