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Keys, doors and windows43
18.Push down firmly each side of the
tension bow. Simultaneously pull
the string with a screwdriver cross in the loop slowly and continuous
to the front. Possibly support
yourself on the door frame with
the other hand. Execute this on
both sides to latch the soft top at
the rear.
After the last step, the boot lid can be
opened again. Allow the strings to be removed by your workshop.
The soft top may not be opened with
fixed strings.
Wind deflector
There are two wind deflectors located in a bag behind the rear seat
backrests. Fold down the rear
backrests 3 73, open the Velcro
fasteners and move out the bag from
the recess.
● The small wind deflector can be placed between the rear head
restraints.
● The big wind deflector can be placed behind the front seats.
Do not place any objects on the wind
deflector.
To install the deflectors, the soft top
should be opened.
Fitting of the small wind deflector ● Fold down left rear backrest 3 73.
● Remove the cover from the
guidance between the rear head
restraints by sliding sideways to the left vehicle side.
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Storage73Load compartment
Load compartment extension
Folding load compartment partition
To enlarge the load compartment when the soft top is closed, the load
compartment partition can be folded
in.
● Close soft top 3 36.
● Open the boot lid 3 26.
● To fold in, push the load
compartment partition at the looparea upwards to the inside.
● To fold out the load compartment
partition, pull the loop downwards to the rear. The pass-through flap
must be closed in vertical
position with the Velcro
fasteners.
During soft top operation or when it is opened, the load compartment
partition must be folded out.A warning chime sounds and a
message appears in the Driver
Information Centre if the load
compartment partition is not folded
out fully, including the pass-through
flap behind the rear seats, when operating the switch to open the softtop.
Folding rear backrests
To enlarge load compartment further
or to gain access to the wind deflector
bag, both rear backrests can be
folded down.
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76StorageLashing eyes
The lashing eyes are designed to
secure items against slippage, e.g.
using lashing straps or luggage net.
Warning triangle
Warning triangle is stowed in the
space on the inside of the boot lid
behind the straps.
First aid kit
The first aid kit is stowed on the right
side in the load compartment behind
a strap.
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96Instruments and controlsIlluminates
Fault in system.
Seek the assistance of a workshop.
Flashes
System switched to symmetrical low
beam.
Control indicator f flashes for approx.
4 seconds after the ignition is switched on as a reminder that the
system has been activated 3 117.
Automatic light control 3 115.
Front fog lights
> illuminates green.
The front fog lights are on 3 122.
Rear fog light r illuminates yellow.
The rear fog light is on 3 122.
Cruise control
m illuminates white or green.Illuminates white
The system is on.
Illuminates green
Cruise control is active.
Cruise control 3 156.
Vehicle detected ahead
A illuminates green.
A vehicle ahead is detected in the
same lane.
Forward collision alert 3 159.
Door open h is indicated as symbol in the Driver
Information Centre when a door or the
boot lid is open.Displays
Driver Information Centre
The Driver Information Centre is
located in the instrument cluster
between speedometer and
tachometer.
The following main menus can be
indicated in the display and selected
by pushing MENU on the turn signal
lever. Menu symbols are indicated in
the top line of the display:
● Vehicle Information Menu X
● Trip/Fuel Information Menu W
● ECO Information Menu s
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Instruments and controls103Vehicle messages
Messages are indicated in the Driver
Information Centre, in some cases
together with a warning chime.
Press SET/CLR , MENU or turn the
adjuster wheel to confirm a message.
Messages in the Driver
Information Centre
The vehicle messages are displayed
as text. Follow the instructions given
in the messages.
Messages in the
Colour-Info-Display
Some important messages may
appear additionally in the
Colour-Info-Display. Press the
multifunction knob to confirm a
message. Some messages only pop- up for a few seconds.
Warning chimes
If several warnings appear at the
same time, only one warning chime
will sound.
When starting the engine or whilst
driving
The warning chime regarding
unfastened seat belts has priority
over any other warning chime.
● If seat belt is not fastened.
● If a door or the boot lid is not fully
closed when starting off.
● If the soft top is not completely opened or closed.
● If the soft top lid is not completely
closed.
● If the load compartment partition is folded in when operating the
soft top.
● If a certain speed is exceeded with parking brake applied.
● If a certain speed is exceeded when operating the soft top.
● If a programmed speed or speed
limit is exceeded.
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Lighting115Light switch with Automatic light
control
Turn light switch:
AUTO:automatic light control:
Headlights are switched on
and off automatically
depending on external
lighting conditions.m:activation or deactivation of
the automatic light control.
Switch turns back to AUTO.8:sidelights9:headlightsA status message in the Driver
Information Centre indicates the
current status of the automatic light
control.
When switching on the ignition,
automatic light control is active.
When headlights are on, 8
illuminates. Control indicator 8
3 95.
Tail lights
Tail lights are illuminated together
with headlights and sidelights.
Additional lights in the boot lid frame
Additional tail light assemblies,
existing of tail lights and hazard
warning flasher lights, are located in
the boot lid frame. They are
illuminated when lights are activated
and the boot lid is open. Additional tail lights are only intended as position
lights when the boot lid is open. They
are not to be used while driving.Automatic light control
When the automatic light control
function is switched on and the
engine is running, the system
switches between daytime running
lights and headlights automatically
depending on the external lighting
conditions and information given by
the rain sensor system.
When the automatic light control
function is switched on and the
engine is running, the system
switches between daytime running
lights and headlights automatically
depending on the external lighting
conditions.
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Vehicle care197
3. Remove the bulb from the socketby turning anticlockwise.
4. Replace and insert new bulb into socket by turning clockwise.
5. Insert the bulb socket into the reflector and turn clockwise.
6. Fit the cap and rotate clockwise.
Tail lights
1. Open and remove the cover on the inside of the boot lid by loosen
the screw with a coin.
2. Brake lights, tail lights and fog light are designed as Light
Emitting Diodes (LEDs) and
cannot be changed.
Remove bulb holder by turning
anticlockwise.
Turn signal lights ( 1)
Reversing lights ( 2)
3. Remove and replace bulb
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198Vehicle care4. Insert bulb holder into tail lightassembly and turn clockwise.
5. Close the cover by inserting the fastener clips first. Lock the cover
by turning the screw clockwise
with a coin.
Additional lights in the boot lid
frame
1. Open the boot lid.
2. Release cover in side trim panel and remove.
3. Remove bulb holder by turninganticlockwise.
Turn signal lights ( 1)
Tail lights ( 2)
4. Remove and replace bulb.
5. Insert the bulb holder into housing
and turn clockwise.
6. Attach the side trim cover.