2016 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class CABRIOLET ignition

Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. If
someone becomes trapped, press the switch
to open the side window again.
Opening and closing the side win-
dows
The switches for all side windows are located onthe 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 prece-
dence.
:Front left
;Front right
=Rear right
?Rear left
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
XTo open manually: press and hold the cor-
responding switch.
XTo open fully: press the switch beyond the
point of resistance and release it.
Automatic operation is started.
XTo close manually: pull and hold the corre-
sponding switch.
XTo close fully: pull the corresponding switch
beyond the pressure point.
Automatic operation is started.
XTo interrupt automatic operation: press/
pull the corresponding switch again.
You can start automatic operation when open-
ing 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.
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.
When the override feature for the side windows
is activated, the side windows cannot be oper-
ated from the rear (
Ypage 61).
Opening and closing all side windows
Using the switch on the center console
GWARNING
While opening the side windows, body parts in
the closing area could become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure that no body parts are in close
proximity during the closing procedure. If
somebody becomes trapped, release the
switch or press the switch down to open the
side window again.
You can use the switch on the center console to
close all side windows simultaneously.
XOpen the cover in the lower center console.
The switch for all side windows is under the
cover.
XTo open all side windows: press switch:
to the point of resistance.
XTo open all side windows fully: press
switch :beyond the point of resistance.
XTo close all side windows: pull switch:.
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Using the SmartKey
GWARNING
While closing the side windows, body parts in
the closing area could become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
When closing make sure that no parts of the
body are in the closing area. If somebody
becomes trapped, release the switch or press
the switch to open the side window again.
You can use the SmartKey to open or close all
side windows simultaneously. The SmartKey
must be near the door handle.
XClose the soft top (Ypage 86).
XOpen the trunk partition (Ypage 91).
XTo open all side windows: press the%
button on the SmartKey until the side win-
dows are fully opened.
XTo interrupt the opening procedure:
release the %button.
XTo close all side windows: press the&
button on the SmartKey until the side win-
dows are fully closed.
XTo interrupt the closing procedure: release
the & button.
Convenience closing with KEYLESS-GO
GWARNING
When using the convenience closing feature,
parts of the body could be trapped in the clos-
ing area when a side window is being closed.
There is a risk of injury.
Observe the complete closing procedure
when the convenience closing feature is oper-
ating. Make sure that no body parts are in
close proximity during the closing procedure.
Proceed as follows if someone is trapped:
XRelease recessed sensor surface on the door
handle.
XImmediately pull and hold the door handle
and keep the door handle pulled.
The side windows open.
With KEYLESS-GO you can close all side win-
dows simultaneously. The KEYLESS-GO key
must be outside the vehicle. All the doors must
be closed.
XTouch recessed sensor surface :on the
door handle until the side windows are fully
closed.
iMake sure you only touch recessed sensor
surface :.
XTo interrupt convenience closing: release
recessed sensor surface :on the door han-
dle.
Resetting the side windows
If a side window can no longer be closed fully,
you must reset it.
XClose all the doors.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock.
XPull the corresponding switch on the door
control panel until the side window is com-
pletely closed (
Ypage 83).
XHold the switch for an additional second.
If the side window opens again slightly:
XImmediately pull the corresponding switch on
the door control panel until the side window is
completely closed (
Ypage 83).
XHold the switch for an additional second.
XIf the respective side window remains closed
after the button is released, then it has been
set correctly. If this is not the case, repeat the
steps above again.
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Opening and closing

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:
Rwhen the vehicle is stationary or
Rwhen you do not exceed a speed of 25 mph
(40 km/h)
If there is a strong head wind, it may not be pos-
sible 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 recom-
mends that you only open or close the soft top
when the vehicle is stationary.
If the soft top does not open or close fully, the
soft-top hydraulics are depressurized and the
soft top is lowered:
Rafter approximately 7 minutes when the igni-
tion is switched on
Rimmediately if the ignition is switched off
Opening/closing with the soft top
switch
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When opening or closing the soft top, there is a risk that parts of the body could become
trapped by moving parts such as the roof
mechanism, the trunk lid, or the side win-
dows. There is a risk of injury.
When opening or closing the roof, make sure
that no parts of the body are in the vicinity of
moving parts. Release the switch if somebody
becomes trapped.
GWARNING
If the vehicle speed exceeds 25 mph
(40 km/h) the soft top stops during the open- ing or closing procedure. This impairs your
view to the rear. There is a risk of an accident.
Reduce your speed to below 25 mph
(40 km/h) or stop the vehicle in accordance
with the traffic conditions. Press or pull the
soft-top switch again in order to open or close
the soft top fully.
Opening and closing
XMake sure that the trunk partition is closed
(Ypage 91).
XClose the trunk lid.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock.
XOpen the cover in the lower center console.
XTo open: pull soft-top switch :until the
entire soft top is stowed away in the trunk.
The Convertible Top in Operation
mes-
sage appears in the multifunction display.
If, when opening, you drive at speeds above
25 mph (40 km/h), the opening procedure is
stopped. The Open/Close Convertible
Top Completelymessage appears in the
multifunction display. In order to open the
soft top fully, reduce your speed again to
below 25 mph (40 km/h) and pull the soft-top
switch again.
XTo close: press and hold soft-top switch :
until the soft top is fully closed.
The Convertible Top in Operation
mes-
sage appears in the multifunction display.
If, when closing, you drive at speeds above
25 mph (40 km/h), the opening procedure is
stopped. The Open/Close Convertible
Top Completelymessage appears in the
multifunction display. In order to close the
soft top fully, reduce your speed again to
below 25 mph (40 km/h) and press the soft-
top switch again.
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Opening and closing

Opening/closing using the SmartKey
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When opening or closing the soft top, there is a risk that parts of the body could become
trapped by moving parts such as the roof
mechanism, the trunk lid, or the side win-
dows. There is a risk of injury.
When opening or closing the roof, make sure
that no parts of the body are in the vicinity of
moving parts. Release the switch if somebody
becomes trapped.
Opening and closing
The SmartKey must be near the door handle.
XTo open: press the %button in the Smart-
Key until the soft top is completely opened.
The Convertible Top in Operation
mes-
sage appears in the multifunction display. The
seat ventilation is switched on. The rear side
windows open.
XTo close: press the&button in the Smart-
Key until the soft top is completely closed.
The Convertible Top in Operation
mes-
sage appears in the multifunction display. The soft top and the side windows close.
Closing the soft top manually
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Closing the soft top manually is a complex,
technically challenging procedure which can
also be physically demanding. You or others
can become trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Where possible, have the soft top closed man-
ually at a qualified specialist workshop.
If the soft top cannot be closed automatically,
check the following points:
Ris the trunk partition engaged (Ypage 91)?
Rare the head restraints on the rear bench
seats extended?
Ris the trunk lid closed?
Ris 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 assis-
tance of another person.
Closing the soft top
XApply the parking brake.
XOpen the side windows.
XLower the head restraints automatically
(Ypage 98) or manually (Ypage 98).
XRemove the SmartKey from the ignition lock.
XOpen the trunk.
XTake the two straps out of the vehicle tool kit
(Ypage 270).
XTake the hex-socket wrench out of the Oper-
ator's Manual wallet and keep it with you.
XTurn rotary catch :counter-clockwise and
fold cover ;down.
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iPress the soft-top compartment lid again if
the trunk lid cannot be opened.
!Do not under any circumstances open the
trunk lid with the emergency key. You could
otherwise damage the trunk lid and the soft-
top compartment cover.
Relocking the soft top
Important safety notes
GWARNING
If you do not fully open/close the soft top, the
soft-top hydraulics depressurize after a short
time. This causes the soft top to lower unex-
pectedly and may cause you or others to be
trapped. There is a risk of injury.
Always open or close the soft top completely.
The soft top is not locked if:
Rthe Convertible Top in Operationmes-
sage appears in the multifunction display.
Ryou hear a warning tone for up to ten seconds
when pulling away or while driving.
Locking
You can lock the soft top again if it is not locked
fully.
XPull over and stop the vehicle safely as soon
as possible, paying attention to road and traf-
fic conditions.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock.
XPress the soft-top switch (Ypage 86).
Trunk partition
General notes
!In order to avoid damaging the soft top or
stowed loads, please adhere to the following
while the soft top is open:
Rwhen the trunk partition is open, do not
place any objects in or behind the net on
the side that are too long. These objects could obstruct the trunk partition or cause
damage to the open soft top.
Rmake sure that the cargo does not push the
trunk partition upwards.
The soft top can only be opened when the trunk
partition is closed.
The trunk partition can be used to cover luggage
and loads in the trunk.
Opening and closing
XTo close: pull trunk partition :by the handle
in the direction of the arrow until it rests on
the sides of the trunk.
Trunk partition :finishes closing automati-
cally.
XTo open: push trunk partition :against the
direction of the arrow by the handle.
Trunk partition :finishes opening automat-
ically.
Brackets for the wind screen
GWARNING
If you use the wind screen in darkness or in
other conditions offering poor visibility, your
view to the rear is further impaired. There is a
risk of an accident.
Only use the wind screen when visibility con-
ditions are good.
!Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
use wind screens which have been tested and
approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles. This
helps to prevent damage to the vehicle.
!Observe the backrest position of the front
seats if the wind screen is installed, since the
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backrest could collide with the wind screen
here.
The wind screen protects against wind when
driving with the soft top open. It is secured
above the rear bench seats. For this reason, only
the driver and the front passenger can travel in
the vehicle when the wind screen is installed.
XWhen installing the wind screen, use lateral
brackets:.
Observe the manufacturer's installation
instructions.
AIRCAP
Important safety notes
GWARNING
When retracting the AIRCAP, persons could
become caught in the moving mechanism.
There is a risk of injury.
Ensure that persons do not hold onto the
upper frame of the windshield and do not
touch the AIRCAP wind deflector.
With AIRCAP, four people can travel comfortably
with the soft top open. AIRCAP reduces the draft
for the driver and passengers in both the front
and the rear compartment in a vehicle with the
soft top down.
AIRCAP has the following components:
Ra wind deflector between the windshield and
the soft top
Ran AIRCAP wind screen between the two head
restraints on the rear bench seat
You can open or close AIRCAP either when the
vehicle is stationary or when driving up to a
speed of 100 mph (160 km/ h).
Extending AIRCAP
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock.
XOpen the cover in the lower center console.
XPress AIRCAP button :.
The two indicator lamps on the AIRCAP button light up.
Wind deflector ;extends.
The head restraints on the rear bench seats and
AIRCAP wind screen =move to the center
position simultaneously.
When a seat belt in the rear compartment is
fastened, the head restraints on the rear bench seats and AIRCAP wind screen =move to the
upper position.
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If you park your vehicle with the soft top down
and remove the SmartKey, the wind deflector
and the head restraints in the rear compartment
retract automatically. When you start the engine
again, the wind deflector and the head restraints
in the rear compartment extend again automat-
ically.
AIRCAP cannot be extended or retracted if the
vehicle speed exceeds approximately 100 mph
(160 km/h).
Retracting AIRCAP
XTurn the SmartKey to position2in the ignition
lock.
XOpen the cover in the lower center console.
XPress AIRCAP button :.
The two indicator lamps on the AIRCAP button
go out. Wind deflector ;retracts.
The head restraints on the rear bench seats and
AIRCAP wind screen =move to the lowest
position simultaneously.
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 retract the
head restraints on the rear bench seats individ-
ually (
Ypage 98). The wind deflector remains
in its current position.
Installing and removing the AIRCAP
wind screen
Preparation
You will need a 4 mm Allen key to install/remove the AIRCAP wind screen.
Before installing or removing the AIRCAP wind
screen:
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock.
XOpen the folding roof fully (Ypage 86).
XExtend the head restraints in the rear com-
partment fully (Ypage 98).
Removing
XUse the 4 mm Allen key to turn the bolts on
both sides counter-clockwise by about 90°
and loosen them.
XPull the bolts out of the brackets on the head
restraints.
XPull the AIRCAP wind screen out of the guide
rails in the direction of the arrow. Make sure
that you pull the AIRCAP wind screen for-
wards slightly when doing so.
Installing
XKeeping the AIRCAP wind screen horizontal,
guide it into the slot between the head
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Problems with the soft top
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The soft top will not open
or close.The ignition is not switched on.
XMake sure that the SmartKey is in position 2in the ignition lock.
The trunk lid is open.
XClose the trunk lid (Ypage 80).
The trunk partition is not closed.
XClose the trunk partition (Ypage 91).
The roll bars have been deployed.
XVisit a qualified specialist workshop.
The head restraints in the rear compartment do not retract automat-
ically.
XLower the head restraints in the rear compartment manually
(Ypage 98).
The soft-top mechanism or control system is defective.
XClose the soft top manually if necessary (Ypage 87).
XVisit 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.
XSwitch off the ignition and turn it back on.
XRepeat the opening or closing procedure.
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