2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class CABRIOLET Soft top

Panic alarm
XTo activate:press the!button :for
approximately one second.
A visual and audible alarm is triggered if the
alarm system is armed.
XTo deactivate: press the!button :
again.
or
XInsert the SmartKey into the ignition lock.
or, on vehicles with KEYLESS‑GO:
XPress the Start/Stop button.
The SmartKey must be in the vehicle.
Occupant safety
Introduction to the restraint system
The restraint system can reduce the risk of vehi- cle occupants coming into contact with parts of
the vehicle's interior in the event of an accident.
Furthermore, the restraint system may also
reduce the forces exerted on the vehicle occu-
pants when an accident occurs.
The restraint system includes:
RSeat belt system
RAir bags
RChild restraint system
RChild seat securing system
The components of the restraint system work in
conjunction with each other. They can only offer
the intended level of protection if all vehicle
occupants:
Rare correctly wearing their seat belts.
(Ypage 43)
Radjust their seat and head restraint properly
(Ypage 96). The driver is also responsible for ensuring that
the steering wheel has been correctly posi-
tioned. Observe the information relating to the
correct driver's seat position (
Ypage 96).
Always ensure the air bag can inflate properly if
deployed (
Ypage 45).
An air bag supplements a correctly fastened
seat belt. As an additional safety device, the air
bag increases the level of protection for vehicle
occupants in the event of an accident. For exam-
ple, if the protection already provided by a cor-
rectly fastened seat belt will suffice, the air bags
are not deployed. Furthermore, only the air bags that would increase the degree of protection
afforded to the vehicle occupants in the event of
an accident are deployed. Seat belts and air
bags generally do not protect against objects
penetrating the vehicle from the outside.
Information on restraint system operation can
be found under "Triggering of Emergency Ten-
sioning Devices and air bags" (
Ypage 53).
See “Children in the vehicle” for information on
children traveling with you as well as vehicle
restraint systems (
Ypage 57).
Important safety notes
GWARNING
Modifications to the restraint system may
cause it to no longer work as intended. The
restraint system may then not perform its
intended protective function and may fail in an
accident or trigger unexpectedly, for example.
This poses an increased risk of injury or even fatal injury.
Never modify parts of the restraint system.
Never tamper with the wiring, the electronic
components or their software.
If it is necessary to modify an air bag system to
accommodate a person with disabilities, con-
tact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center for
details. USA only: for further information con-
tact our Customer Assistance Center at
1-800-FOR-MERCedes (1‑800‑367‑6372).
Restraint system warning lamp
The functions of the restraint system are
checked after the ignition is switched on and at
40Occupant safety
Safety

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.
84Side windows
Opening and closing

Problems with the side windows
GWARNING
If you close a side window again immediately after it has been blocked or reset, the side window
closes with increased or maximum force. The reversing feature is then not active. Parts of the
body could be trapped in the closing area in the process. This poses an increased risk of injury or
even fatal injury.
Make sure that no parts of the body are in the closing area. To stop the closing process, release
the switch or push the switch again to reopen the side window.
ProblemPossible causes/consequences and MSolutions
A side window cannot be
closed because it is
blocked by objects, e.g.
leaves in the window
guide.XRemove the objects.
XClose the side window.
A side window cannot be
closed and you cannot
see the cause.If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens again
slightly:
XImmediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding switch
again until the side window has closed.
The side window is closed with increased force.
If a side window is obstructed again during closing and reopens again slightly:
XImmediately after the window blocks, pull the corresponding switchagain until the side window has closed.
The side window is closed without the automatic reversing feature.
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.
!Never sit on the soft-top compartment
cover or stow heavy objects there. You will
otherwise damage the soft top and soft-top
compartment cover of the vehicle.
!When opening and closing the soft top,
make sure that:
Rthere is sufficient clearance above it, as the soft top swings upwards.
Rthe trunk partition is closed.
Rthe trunk is only loaded to below the trunk
partition.
Rthe trunk partition is not pushed up by the
load.
Rthe trunk lid is closed.
Rthere are no objects on the soft-top com-
partment cover
Rthe fabric is not dirty, wet or frozen.
You could otherwise damage the soft top,
trunk and other parts of the vehicle.
Vehicle height when opening/closing the soft
top (
Ypage 317).
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Z

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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XInsert Allen key=into valve screw ?on the
hydraulic pump.
XTurn valve screw ?of the hydraulic pump
with Allen key =counter-clockwise a full
turn.
XOn both sides of the trunk, tear paneling A
along the perforation in the direction of the
arrow.
XPull out catch Bas far as possible on both
sides and turn it counter-clockwise about a
quarter turn.
XMake sure catch Bis not drawn in again.
Otherwise, pull out catch Bagain as far as
possible and turn it counter-clockwise about
a quarter turn.
The soft-top compartment hinges are on the
right-hand and left-hand side in the gap between
the lid of the soft-top compartment and the
trunk seal.
XMove both levers Cof soft-top compartment
hinges forwards beyond the detent position
on both sides.
XOn both sides, pull the straps through behind the soft-top compartment hinges in the direc-
tion of the arrow D.
XRoute the straps through the created loops.
XPull the straps between the soft-top compart-
ment hinges and the soft-top compartment.
iDo not pull the straps as long as the trunk is
open.
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XPlace strapsEon the soft-top compartment
lid.
iTake the hex-socket wrench and the Smart-
Key out of the trunk if necessary. You can only
access the trunk again once you have fully
closed the soft top manually.
XMake sure that catch Bis not pulled again.
Otherwise, pull out catch Bagain as far as
possible and turn it counter-clockwise about
a quarter turn.
XClose the trunk lid.
!The trunk lid must be closed for the next
steps. The soft top compartment cover could otherwise collide with the trunk lid.
XEach person takes a strap.
XPulling with force, simultaneously lift out the
cover of the soft-top compartment up and out
by the straps in the direction of the arrow.
GWARNING
If anywhere other than the indicated gripping
points is gripped, you or others can become
trapped or stuck. There is a risk of injury.
Take off jewelry and watches. Only hold the
indicated gripping points. Do not reach
between the cover halves and into the hinges.
XOne person stands on the right-hand side and
the other person on the left-hand side of the
vehicle.
XGrip the soft-top compartment with one hand
as illustrated.
XUse the other hand to support yourself on the
edge of the trunk lid as illustrated.
XLift soft-top compartment lid Fup as far as it
will go. In doing so, pull soft-top compartment cover Fevenly to the rear, applying constant
force.
GWARNING
If anywhere other than the indicated gripping
points is gripped, you or others can become
trapped or stuck. There is a risk of injury.
Take off jewelry and watches. Only hold the
indicated gripping points. Do not reach
between the cover halves and into the hinges.
XReach under the tip of soft top Gin the soft-
top compartment from the right-hand and
left-hand sides.
XLift the soft top out of the soft-top compart-
ment and guide it forwards in the direction of
the arrow onto windshield frame H.
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ITo open
JTo lock
XPull off the cover of the roof lock behind the
overhead control panel.
XInsert the Allen key into the roof lock.
XTurn the Allen key clockwiseIas far as it will
go.
!During the following step, make sure that
the Allen key is turned counter-clockwise as
far as it will go. Otherwise, the soft top may
not be properly locked.
XTurn Allen key Jcounter-clockwise as far as
it will go.
The soft top is now pre-locked on the wind-
shield frame.
XMove material tensioning frame Kto an
upright position.
!Make sure the soft-top compartment cover
does not collide with the material tensioning
frame during the following step.
XLower soft-top compartment lid L.
XWith your hand flat, press down the material
tensioning frame until it rests on soft-top sup-
portMof the soft-top compartment lid.
XWith your hand flat, press the soft-top com-
partment cover forwards/downwards on
both sides simultaneously until it engages in
the guide. Apply your hands to the points indi-
cated with arrows.
At the same time, press the material tension- ing frame gently downwards with your flat
hand.
XInsert the Allen key into the roof lock.
XTurn Allen key Ncounter-wise as far as it will
go.
XHave the soft-top mechanism repaired imme-
diately at a specialist workshop.
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