Keys, doors and windows396. 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 bothsides by pushing and sliding
backwards, see illustration.
9. At the hinges on each side there are visible marks.
10. Haul in the attached strings around the marked position at the
hinge on both sides and pull the
end of the string through the loop, as shown in the illustration.
11. Deposit the end of the strings at the front.
40Keys, doors and windows
12.Pull out the soft top by lifting up the
front bow ( 1) and simultaneously
the tension bow ( 2) on both sides.
13. Move the front bow ( 1) to the
windscreen frame.
14. Remove the small lid in the windscreen frame trim using a
screwdriver which is inserted in
the recess of the lid.
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.
Notice
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.
76Instruments and controlsInstruments and
controlsControls ....................................... 77
Steering wheel adjustment ........77
Steering wheel controls .............77
Heated steering wheel ...............77
Horn ........................................... 78
Windscreen wiper/washer .........78
Outside temperature ..................80
Clock ......................................... 80
Power outlets ............................. 82
Cigarette lighter ......................... 82
Ashtrays .................................... 83
Warning lights, gauges and indi‐ cators ........................................... 83
Instrument cluster ......................83
Speedometer ............................. 83
Odometer .................................. 83
Trip odometer ............................ 84
Tachometer ............................... 84
Fuel gauge ................................ 84
Engine coolant temperature gauge ....................................... 85
Service display .......................... 85
Control indicators ......................86
Turn signal ................................. 88Seat belt reminder.....................89
Airbag, belt tensioners and roll bars .......................................... 89
Airbag deactivation ....................89
Charging system .......................89
Malfunction indicator light ..........90
Brake and clutch system ...........90
Operate pedal ............................ 90
Electric parking brake ................90
Electric parking brake fault ........91
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....91
Upshift ....................................... 91
Power steering .......................... 91
Lane departure warning ............91
Electronic Stability Control off ...92
Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control system ...........92
Traction Control system off .......92
Preheating ................................. 92
Diesel particle filter ....................92
AdBlue ....................................... 92
Tyre pressure monitoring system ...................................... 93
Engine oil pressure ....................93
Low fuel ..................................... 93
Immobiliser ................................ 93
Exterior light .............................. 94
High beam ................................. 94
High beam assist .......................94
Adaptive forward lighting ...........94Fog light ..................................... 94
Rear fog light ............................. 94
Cruise control ............................ 94
Vehicle detected ahead .............94
Door open .................................. 94
Information displays .....................95
Driver Information Centre ..........95
Graphic-Info-Display, Colour- Info-Display .............................. 99
Vehicle messages ......................101
Warning chimes .......................102
Battery voltage ........................ 103
Vehicle personalisation ..............103
OnStar ....................................... 107
80Instruments and controlsPull lever. Washer fluid is sprayed
onto the windscreen and the wiper wipes a few times.
If the headlights are on, washer fluid
is also sprayed onto the headlights,
provided that the lever is pulled
sufficiently long. Afterwards, the
headlight washer system is
inoperable for 5 wash cycles or until
engine or headlights have been
switched off and on again.
Outside temperature A drop in temperature is indicatedimmediately and a rise in temperature
after a time delay.The illustration shows Graphic-Info-
Display
The illustration shows Colour-Info-
Display
If outside temperature drops to 3 °C,
a warning message is displayed in the Driver Information Centre.9 Warning
The road surface may already be
icy even though the display
indicates a few degrees above 0
°C.
Clock
Date and time are shown in the
Info-Display.
Time and date settings
CD 400plus/CD 400/CD 300
Press CONFIG . The menu Settings is
displayed.
Select Time Date .
Instruments and controls81
Selectable setting options:● Set time: Changes the time
shown on the display.
● Set date: Changes the date
shown on the display.
● Set time format : Changes
indication of hours between 12 h
and 24 h.
● Set date format : Changes
indication of date between MM/
DD/YYYY and DD.MM.YYYY .
● Display clock : Switches on/off
indication of time on the display.
● RDS clock synchronization : The
RDS signal of most VHF
transmitters automatically sets
the time. RDS time
synchronisation can take a few
minutes. Some transmitters do
not send a correct time signal. In
such cases, it is recommended to
switch off automatic time
synchronisation.
Vehicle personalisation 3 103.
Time and date settings
Navi 950/Navi 650/CD 600
Press Config then select the Time
and Date menu item to display the
respective submenu.Notice
If RDS Auto Time Adjust is activated,
time and date are automatically set by the system.
See Infotainment manual for further information.
Set time
To adjust the time settings, select the
Set Time menu item. Turn the
multifunction knob to adjust the first
setting.
Press the multifunction knob to
confirm the input. The coloured
background moves to the next
setting.
Adjust all settings.
Set date
To adjust the time settings, select the Set Date menu item. Turn the
multifunction knob to adjust the first
setting.
Press the multifunction knob to
confirm the input. The coloured
background moves to the next
setting.
Adjust all settings.
104Instruments and controlsThe following settings can be
selected by turning and pressing the
multifunction knob:
● Sport mode settings
● Languages
● Time Date
● Radio settings
● Phone settings
● Vehicle settings
In the corresponding submenus the
following settings can be changed:
Sport mode settings
The driver can select the functions which will be activated in Sport mode
3 155.
● Sport suspension : Damping
becomes harder.
● Sport powertrain performance :
Accelerator pedal and gear
change characteristics become
more responsive.
● Sport steering : Steering support
is reduced.
● Swap backlight colour main
instr. : Changes the instrument
illumination colour.Languages
Selection of the desired language.
Time Date
See 'Clock' 3 80.
Radio settings
See Infotainment manual for further information.
Phone settings
See Infotainment manual for further information.
Vehicle settings● Climate and air quality
Auto fan speed : Modifies the
level of the cabin airflow of the
climate control in automatic
mode.
Climate control mode : Controls
the state of the cooling
compressor when the vehicle is
started. Last setting
(recommended) or at vehicle
start is either always ON or
always OFF.
Auto rear demist : Activates
heated rear window
automatically.
Driving and operating145Notice
A volume of at least 5 litres of AdBlue
must be added when refilling.
Otherwise the refilling of AdBlue
may not be detected by the system.
In case AdBlue refill is not
successfully detected:
1. Continuously drive the vehicle for 10 minutes making sure that
vehicle speed is always higher
than 12 mph.
2. If AdBlue refill is detected successfully, AdBlue supply
driven limitations will disappear.
If AdBlue refill is still not detected
seek the assistance of a workshop.
If AdBlue must be refilled at
temperatures below -11 °C, the
refilling of AdBlue may not be
detected by the system. In this case, park the vehicle in a space with a
higher ambient temperature until
AdBlue is liquefied.Notice
When unscrewing the protective cap from the filler neck, ammonia fumes
may emerge. Do not inhale as the fumes have a pungent smell. The
fumes are not harmful by inhalation.
The vehicle must be parked on a level surface.
The filler neck for AdBlue is located
behind the fuel filler flap.
The fuel filler flap is located at right rear side of the vehicle.
The fuel filler flap can only be opened
if the vehicle is unlocked.
1. Remove key from ignition lock.
2. Close all doors to avoid ammonia fumes entering the interior of the
vehicle.
3. Pull fuel filler flap at the recess and open 3 179.
4. Unscrew protective cap from the
filler neck.
5. Open AdBlue canister.
6. Mount one end of the hose on the
canister and screw the other end
on the filler neck.
7. Lift the canister until it is empty.
8. Unscrew the hose from the filler neck.
9. Mount the protective cap and turn
clockwise until it engages.
Notice
Dispose of AdBlue canister and
hose according to environmental
requirements.
Driving and operating179Caution
Use of fuel that does not comply toEN 590 or similar can lead to
engine powerloss, increased wear
or engine damage and may affect
your warranty.
Do not use marine diesel oils, heating
oils, Aquazole and similar diesel-
water emulsions. Diesel fuels must
not be diluted with fuels for petrol
engines.
Refuelling
9 Danger
Before refuelling, switch off
ignition and any external heaters
with combustion chambers.
Switch off any mobile phones.
Follow the operating and safety
instructions of the filling station
when refuelling.
9 Danger
Fuel is flammable and explosive.
No smoking. No naked flames or
sparks.
If you can smell fuel in your
vehicle, have the cause of this
remedied immediately by a
workshop.
Caution
In case of misfuelling, do not
switch on ignition.
Fuel filler flap is located at right rear
side of vehicle.
The fuel filler flap can only be opened
if the vehicle is unlocked. Release the
fuel filler flap by pushing the flap.
To open, turn the cap slowly
anticlockwise.