opening provided. Move the glass roof in
the desired direction.
from the cargo bay beforehand to avoid
water stains or soiling.
Do not place any objects on the retract-
able hardtop or on the luggage compart-
ment lid, otherwise they could fall during move-
ments of the retractable hardtop and cause
damage or injury.
Never move the retractable hardtop when the
rollover protection system is in the activated
position.
Driving when the hardtop is not fully opened or
closed may result in damage or injury.
Do not reach into the mechanism while the
hardtop is opening or closing. Keep children
away from the swiveling area of the retractable
hardtop.<
6.
Reinstall the control unit and reattach the
lamp cover.
Convertible: retractable
hardtop
The retractable hardtop cannot be moved
at temperatures below +147/–106. A
message appears on the Control Display.<
The retractable hardtop combines reliable
weather protection with simple and convenient
operation.
The retractable hardtop can only be
opened and closed when the vehicle is
stationary. To avoid causing damage, do not
drive off until the hardtop has stopped mov-
ing.<
The following tips will enhance your driving
pleasure in your convertible:
>
It is advisable that you close the retractable
hardtop when you park the vehicle. Not only
does the closed hardtop protect the vehicle
interior against unanticipated weather dam-
age, it also offers theft protection. However,
Before opening and closing
>
Comply with the safety precautions
described above.
even when the hardtop is closed, valuables >
should only be stored in the locked cargo
bay.
Ensure that the cargo bay partition is folded
down and engaged on both sides, refer to
page 116, otherwise it will not be possible
to open the retractable hardtop.
>
>
>
Do not attach roof rack systems to the
retractable hardtop, and in particular do not >
attach magnetic racks.
Do not place any objects next to or on the
cargo bay partition and close the storage
compartment on the left side of the cargo
bay.
Do not attach rack systems to the luggage
compartment lid, and in particular do not
>
Do not exceed the maximum loading height
under the cargo bay partition; refer to the
label in the cargo bay showing a line indicat-
ing the maximum height.
attach magnetic racks.
When the retractable hardtop is operated,
the luggage compartment lid swings back
and up. Before operating the retractable
hardtop, ensure that there is enough clear- >
ance, e.g. when parked in front of a wall.
Ensure that the luggage compartment lid is
closed.
If you open the hardtop while it is wet, e.g.
after driving in the rain, water may drip into
the cargo bay. If necessary, remove items
>
The vehicle should be parked on fairly level
ground. Excessive angle is indicated by a
lamp.
>
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