5.
Insert the Allen wrench* supplied with the
onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 213,
into the opening provided. Move the glass
roof in the desired direction.
the convertible top and cause damage or injury.
Never move the convertible top when the roll-
over protection system is in the activated posi-
tion.
Always fully complete a convertible top move-
ment. Driving with the convertible top incom-
pletely opened or closed can result in damage
or injury.
Do not reach into the mechanism during the
opening or closing procedure. Keep children
away from the opening/closing path of the con-
vertible top.
For safety reasons, only move the convertible
top when the vehicle is stationary, if possible.<
6.
Reattach the lamp cover and reinstall the
control unit.
The convertible top swings upward when
opening and closing. When operating the
convertible top in a garage, under a bridge, etc.,
ensure that there are at least 6 ft 7 in/2 m of
headroom; otherwise, the vehicle may be dam-
aged.<
Convertible: top
The fully automatic top combines reliable
weather protection with simple and easy-to-
use operation.
Before opening and closing
>
Comply with the safety precautions
described above.
The following tips will enhance your driving
pleasure in your Convertible:
>
Ensure that the cargo area partition is
folded down and engaged on both sides,
refer to page 107; otherwise, it will not be
possible to open the convertible top.
>
It is advisable that you close the convertible
top when you park the vehicle. Not only
does the closed top protect the vehicle inte-
rior against unanticipated weather damage,
it also offers a certain amount of theft pro-
tection. However, even when the top is
>
Ensure that the cargo does not press
against the cargo area partition from below.
closed, valuables should only be stored in >
Ensure that the trunk lid is closed.
the locked cargo area.
Opening and closing
>
>
Do not attach roof-mounted luggage sys-
tems to the convertible top.
Convertible top operation with Comfort Access,
refer also to page 28.
If the top is opened while it is wet, e.g. after
driving in the rain, water may drip into the
cargo area. If necessary, remove items from
the cargo area beforehand to avoid water
stains or soiling.
As of radio readiness, refer to page 55:
If possible, conserve the battery by only
operating the convertible top when the
engine is running.
At temperatures below +147/–106, do
not move the convertible top as this could
result in damage.
Do not keep the convertible top in the convert-
ible top box for longer than one day if it is wet;
otherwise, the moisture may cause damage.
Do not place objects on the convertible top, as
otherwise they may fall off when you operate
Before closing the convertible top, remove all
foreign objects from the windshield frame as
these could prevent the hardtop from closing
properly.<
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