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Note
The boot lid cannot be opened from
next step on.
Remove the screwdriver from the
toolbox for further operation. It is
possible that the load compartment
cannot be opened until the vehicle is at a workshop. Therefore remove
any required objects from the load
compartment.
4. Close boot lid.
5. Lift up soft top lid from both sides simultaneously up to approx. the
half raised position.
6. Insert the 4 mm Allen key into the
marked position of the flap-drive
unit. Turn the Allen key clockwise
all the way to the stop, so that the sideways flaps are swivelled in.
7. Open the soft top lid to its end position.8. Remove plastic covers on both sides by pushing and sliding
backwards, see illustration.
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15. Insert the 6 mm Allen key into the
closure and lock the latch by
turning the Allen key clockwise to
its end position.
16. Lift up the tension bow ( 2) of the
soft top on both sides. Raise up
soft top lid by pushing slowly
approx. to the half raised position and then let it slide into the closed
position.
17. Lower the tension bow ( 2) of the
soft top.
Note
In this position, the vehicle can be
driven to a workshop for soft top overhaul. The soft top is not
completely waterproof and not
latched at the rear.
To latch the soft top completely,
execute the following step.18. Push down firmly each side of the
tension bow. Simultaneously pull
the string with a screwdriver cross in the loop slowly and continuous
to the front. Possibly support
yourself on the door frame with
the other hand. Execute this on
both sides to latch the soft top at
the rear.
After the last step, the boot lid can be
opened again. Allow the strings to be removed by your workshop.
The soft top may not be opened with
fixed strings.
Wind deflector
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Keys, doors and windows41
There are two wind deflectors locatedin a bag behind the rear seat
backrests. Fold down the rear
backrests 3 71, open the Velcro
fasteners and move out the bag from
the recess.
■ The small wind deflector can be placed between the rear head
restraints.
■ The big wind deflector can be placed behind the front seats.
Do not place any objects on the wind
deflector.
To install the deflectors, the soft top
should be opened.
Fitting of the small wind
deflector ■ Fold down left rear backrest 3 71.
■ Remove the cover from the
guidance between the rear headrestraints by sliding sideways to the
left vehicle side.
■ Insert the adapter of the deflector with the elevation into the opposite
recess of the guidance.
■ Slide deflector in the guidance to the right vehicle side until it
engages.
■ Raise rear backrest.
Remove deflector in reverse order.
Fitting of the big wind deflector ■ Take the deflector out of the bag.
■ Extract the four locking pins of the deflector: the upper ones leap out
spring-loaded by turning the pins
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42Keys, doors and windows
out of the brackets on both sides,
the lower ones leap out by lifting the detents at the sliders on both sides.
■ Expand the wind deflector.
■ With the hinges behind the front seats insert the right side locking
pins in the recesses of the right side
trim near the rear seat. Fold the
deflector a little at the centre and
insert the left side locking pins in the
recesses of the left side trim. Make sure that all pins are properly
engaged. Push down the deflector
at the centre.
■ Fold up the upper part to vertical position.
The rear seats cannot be occupied
when the big wind deflector is
mounted.
The vertical part of the deflector can
be folded down when not used.
Wind deflector may remain mounted
when the soft top is closed.
For removing fold down vertical part
of the deflector. Lift up the deflector at
the centre a little and remove it from
the recesses on both sides.
Stowing the wind deflector
To stow the deflector, move in the rear locking pins by pushing back and turning the pins into the brackets.Push back the sliders of the front
locking pins until they engage. Swing
in the deflector and stow it in the bag.
Fold down the rear backrests. Align
the hard cover of the bag to the load
compartment. Position the bag from
the bottom up at the lateral guide in
the recess of the upper frame. Fix the
bag with the Velcro fastener at the
lashing eyes on both sides. Raise
rear backrests.
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50Seats, restraints
To restore, lift backrest to upright
position and engage. The seat slides
automatically backwards to the
original position.
In case the head restraint of the
folded backrest is blocked by the
upper windscreen frame, allow the
seat to move backwards or
downwards slightly 3 50, or set
head restraint to lowest position
3 44.
Safety function
If the power seat encounters
resistance while sliding forwards or
rearwards, it is immediately stopped
and moved in the opposite direction.
Note
Do not sit on the seat while seat is
moving.
Power disconnection
If seat remains in forward position
with opened door for more than
10 minutes, power adjustment is
disconnected. In this event, close and open the door or switch on ignition
and operate power adjustment again.Overload
If the folding function is electrically
overloaded, the power supply is
automatically cut-off for a short time.
Power seat adjustment9 Warning
Care must be taken when
operating the power seats. There
is a risk of injury, particularly for
children. Objects could become
trapped.
Keep a close watch on the seats
when adjusting them. Vehicle
passengers should be informed
accordingly.
Seat lengthwise adjustment
Move switch forwards/backwards.
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Seats, restraints53Heating
Adjust heating to the desired setting
by pressing the ß button for the
respective seat one or more times.
The lighting LEDs in the button
indicate the setting.
Prolonged use of the highest setting
for people with sensitive skin is not
recommended.
Seat heating is operational when engine is running and during an
Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 136.
Ventilating
Adjust ventilation to the desired
setting by pressing the A button for
the respective seat one or more
times.
The lighting LEDs in the button
indicate the setting.
Ventilated seats are operational with
ignition on and during an Autostop.
Stop-start system 3 136.
Seat belts
The seat belts are locked during
heavy acceleration or deceleration of
the vehicle holding the occupants in
the sitting position. Therefore the risk
of injury is considerably reduced.
9 Warning
Fasten seat belt before each trip.
In the event of an accident, people
not wearing seat belts endanger their fellow occupants and
themselves.
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68StorageStorageStorage compartments................68
Load compartment .......................71
Loading information .....................75Storage compartments9Warning
Do not store heavy or sharp
objects in the storage
compartments. Otherwise, the
storage compartment lid could
open and vehicle occupants could be injured by objects being thrown
around in the event of hard
braking, a sudden change in
direction or an accident.
Glovebox
The glovebox features a pen holder,
a credit card holder and a coin holder.
Close glovebox whilst driving. It can
be locked with the vehicle key.
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72Storage9Warning
Take care when operating the
electric foldable rear seats. The seat backrest is folded with
considerable power. Risk of injury, particularly to children.
Ensure that nothing is attached to
the rear seats or located on the
seat cushion.
■ Remove big wind deflector if installed, 3 40.
■ Press the catches and push down the head restraints 3 44.
■ Pull the release switch p on one or
both sides of the load
compartment, to fold down the
backrests onto the seat cushion.
■ To fold up, raise the backrest and guide it into an upright position until
it engages audibly.9 Warning
When folding up, ensure that
backrests are securely locked in
position before driving. Failure to
do so may result in personal injury or damage to the load or vehicle in the event of hard braking or a
collision.
Pass-through flap behind rear seats
For transporting long objects in the
load compartment, a pass-through
flap between load compartment and
vehicle interior can be opened:
■ Remove the installed big wind deflector or the bag with the stowed
wind deflectors behind the rear seats 3 40.
■ Close soft top 3 34.
■ Push the load compartment partition at the loop area upwards
to the inside 3 71.