2017 MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class CABRIOLET Trunk

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/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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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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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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the steering, before the vehicle has exited the
parking space completely. This is useful, for
example when you recognize that it is already
possible to pull out of the parking space.
Canceling Active Parking Assist
You can cancel Active Parking Assist at any
time.
XStop the movement of the multifunction
steering wheel or steer yourself.
Active Parking Assist will be canceled at once.
ThePark Assist Canceled
message
appears in the multifunction display and you
hear a tone.
or
XPress the PARKTRONIC button on the center
console (Ypage 165).
PARKTRONIC is switched off and Active Park-
ing Assist is immediately canceled. The Park
Assist Canceledmessage appears in the
multifunction display and you hear a tone.
Active Parking Assist is canceled automatically
if:
Rthe transmission is shifted too early
Rtransmission position Pis selected
Rparking using Active Parking Assist is no lon-
ger possible
Ryou are driving faster than 6 mph (10 km/h)
Ra wheel spins, ESP®intervenes or fails. In
such cases the ÷warning lamp lights up in
the instrument cluster.
A warning tone sounds. The parking symbol dis-
appears and the multifunction display shows the
Park Assist Canceled
message.
When Active Parking Assist is canceled, you
must steer and brake again yourself.
If a system malfunction occurs, the vehicle is
braked to a standstill. To drive on, depress the
accelerator again.
Rear view camera
General notes
Rear view camera :is an optical parking and
maneuvering aid. It shows the area behind your
vehicle with guide lines in the multimedia sys-
tem display.
The area behind the vehicle is displayed as a
mirror image, as in the rear view mirror.
iThe text shown in the multimedia system
display depends on the language setting. The
following are examples of rear view camera
messages in the multimedia system display.
Important safety notes
The rear view camera is only an aid. It is not a
replacement for your attention to your immedi-
ate surroundings. You are always responsible
for safe maneuvering and parking. When maneu-
vering or parking, make sure that there are no
persons, animals or objects in the area in which you are maneuvering.
Under the following circumstances, the rear
view camera will not function, or will function in
a limited manner:
Rif the trunk lid is open
Rin heavy rain, snow or fog
Rat night or in very dark places
Rif the camera is exposed to very bright light
Rif the area is lit by fluorescent bulbs or LED
lighting (the display may flicker)
Rif there is a sudden change in temperature,
e.g. when driving into a heated garage in win- ter
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Rif the camera lens is dirty or obstructed
Observe the notes on cleaning
(
Ypage 267)
Rif the rear of your vehicle is damaged. In this
event, have the camera position and setting
checked at a qualified specialist workshop
The field of vision and other functions of the rear
view camera may be restricted due to additional
accessories on the rear of the vehicle (e.g.
license plate holder, bicycle rack).
On vehicles with height-adjustable chassis,
leaving the standard height can result in inac-
curacies in the guide lines, depending on tech-
nical conditions.
iThe rear view camera is protected from rain-
drops and dust by means of a flap. When the
rear view camera is activated, this flap opens.
The flap closes again when:
Ryou have finished the maneuvering process
Ryou switch off the engine
Ryou open the trunk
Observe the notes on cleaning (
Ypage 267).
For technical reasons, the flap may remain
open briefly after the rear view camera has
been deactivated.
Activating/deactivating the rear view
camera
XTo activate: make sure that the SmartKey is
in position 2in the ignition lock.
XMake sure that the Activation by R gearfunction is selected in the multimedia system
(see the Digital Operator's Manual).
XEngage reverse gear.
The rear view camera flap opens. The area
behind the vehicle is shown with guide lines in
the multimedia system display.
The image from the rear view camera is avail-
able throughout the maneuvering process.
To deactivate: the rear view camera deacti-
vates if you shift the transmission to Por after
driving forwards a short distance.
Messages in the multimedia system dis- play
The rear view camera may show a distorted view
of obstacles, show them incorrectly or not at all.
The rear view camera does not show objects in
the following positions:
Rvery close to the rear bumper
Runder the rear bumper
Rin the area immediately above the tailgate
handle
!Objects not at ground level may appear to
be further away than they actually are, e.g.:
Rthe bumper of a parked vehicle
Rthe drawbar of a trailer
Rthe ball coupling of a trailer tow hitch
Rthe rear section of an HGV
Ra slanted post
Use the guidelines only for orientation.
Approach objects no further than the bottom-
most guideline.
:Yellow guide line at a distance of approx-
imately 13 ft (4.0 m) from the rear of the
vehicle
;White guide line without turning the steering
wheel, vehicle width including the exterior
mirrors (static)
=Yellow guide line for the vehicle width
including the exterior mirrors, for current
steering wheel angle (dynamic)
?Yellow lane marking tires at current steering
wheel angle (dynamic)
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