2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class CABRIOLET Soft top

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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restraints in the direction of the arrow with
both racks straight down.
XPush the AIRCAP wind screen down until the
bolts are at the same height as the brackets
on the head restraints.
XInsert the bolts into the brackets on both
sides.
XTighten the bolts with the 4 mm Allen key until
they engage.
The markings on the bolts are vertical.
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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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Lower the head restraints in the rear compart-
ment manually if:
Rthe head restraint electronics are malfunc-
tioning.
Rthe opening or closing procedure of the soft
top is interrupted, leaving the soft top com-
partment cover open.
Cover;can only be released if:
Rthe soft top is interrupted during the opening
or closing procedure.
Rthe soft top compartment cover is left open.
XPush the mechanical key into two open-
ings :between the head restraints until
cover ;releases.
XTake off cover ;.
XLowering the head restraints: turn thumb-
wheel:in the direction of the front seats.
Folding the front seat backrests
forward/back
Important safety notes
GWARNING
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 back-
rest engages fully as described.
GWARNING
You could lose control of your vehicle if you do the following while driving:
Radjust the driver's seat, steering wheel or
mirrors
Rfasten 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 start- ing the engine.
GWARNING
When you adjust a seat, you or other vehicle
occupants could become trapped, e.g. on the seat guide rail. There is a risk of injury.
Make sure when adjusting a seat that no one
has any body parts in the sweep of the seat.
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Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
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Driver's and front-passenger seat
The three red indicator lamps in the button indi-
cate the heating level you have selected.
The system automatically switches down from
level3to level 2after approximately eight
minutes.
The system automatically switches down from
level 2to level 1after approximately ten
minutes.
The system automatically switches off approx-
imately 20 minutes after it is set to level 1.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Ypage 128).
XTo switch on: press button:repeatedly
until the desired heating level is set.
XTo switch off: press button:repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
Switching the seat ventilation on/off
Driver's and front-passenger seat
The three blue indicator lamps in the buttons
indicate the ventilation level you have selected.
XTurn the SmartKey to position 1or 2in the
ignition lock (Ypage 128).
XTo switch on: press button:repeatedly
until the desired ventilation level is set.
XTo switch off: press button:repeatedly
until all the indicator lamps go out.
iIf the battery voltage is too low, the seat
ventilation may switch off.
iYou can open the soft top and the rear side
windows with the SmartKey (Ypage 87). The
seat ventilation of the driver's seat automat-
ically switches to the highest level.
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Seats, steering wheel and mirrors
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Problems with the rear window defroster
ProblemPossible causes/consequences andMSolutions
The rear window
defroster has deactiva-
ted prematurely or can-
not be activated.The battery has not been sufficiently charged.
XSwitch off any consumers that are not required, e.g. reading lamps,
interior lighting or the seat heating.
When the battery is sufficiently charged, the rear window defroster
can be activated again.
Switching air-recirculation mode
on/off
General notes
You can deactivate the flow of fresh air if
unpleasant odors are entering the vehicle from
outside. The air already inside the vehicle will
then be recirculated.
If you switch on air-recirculation mode, the win-
dows can fog up more quickly, in particular at
low temperatures. Only use air-recirculation
mode briefly to prevent the windows from fog-
ging up.
Activating or deactivating
XTurn the SmartKey to position 2in the ignition
lock (Ypage 128).
XTo activate: press thegbutton.
The indicator lamp above the gbutton
lights up.
XTo deactivate: press thegbutton.
The indicator lamp above the gbutton
goes out.
iAir-recirculation mode deactivates auto-
matically:
Rafter approximately five minutes at outside
temperatures below approximately 41 ‡
(5 †)
Rafter approximately five minutes if cooling
with air dehumidification is deactivated
Rafter approximately 30 minutes at outside
temperatures above approximately 41 ‡
(5 †) if the "Cooling with air dehumidifica-
tion" function is activated
Switching the residual heat on or off
General notes
It is possible to make use of the residual heat of
the engine to continue heating the vehicle for
approximately 30 minutes after the engine has
been switched off. The heating time depends on
the set interior temperature.
The "residual heat" function only functions opti-
mally with the side windows closed.
The "residual heat" function only functions opti-
mally with the soft top closed.
Activating/deactivating
XTurn the SmartKey to position 0in the ignition
lock or remove it (Ypage 128).
XTo activate: press theÌbutton.
The indicator lamp above the Ìbutton
lights up.
iIf the residual heat function is activated, the
windows may fog up on the inside.
iThe blower will run at a low speed regardless
of the airflow setting.
iIf you activate the residual heat function at
high temperatures, only the ventilation will be
activated. The blower runs at medium speed.
XTo deactivate: press theÌbutton.
The indicator lamp above the Ìbutton
goes out.
Residual heat is deactivated automatically:
Rafter approximately 30 minutes
Rwhen the ignition is switched on
Rif the battery voltage drops
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Climate control