Mercedes-Benz E-Cabriolet 2015 - Manual (Page 106)

X On both sides, pull the straps through
behind the soft-top compartment hinges in
the direction of the arrow D.
X Route the straps through the created loops.
X
Pull the straps between the soft-top com-
partment hinges and the soft-top compart-
ment.
i Do not pull the straps as long as the trunk
is open.
X
Place straps E on the soft-top compart-
ment lid.
i Take the hex-socket wrench and the
SmartKey out of the trunk if necessary. You
can only access the trunk again once you
have fully closed the soft top manually.
X Make sure that catch B is not pulled again.
If this happens, pull out catch B again and
turn it about a quarter turn counter-clock-
wise.
X Close 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.
X Each person takes a strap.
X
Pulling with force, simultaneously lift out
the cover of the soft-top compartment up
and out by the straps in the direction of the
arrow.
G WARNING
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.
X One person stands on the right-hand side
and the other person on the left-hand side
of the vehicle.
X
Grip the soft-top compartment with one
hand as illustrated.
X Use the other hand to support yourself on
the edge of the trunk lid as illustrated.
X
Lift soft-top compartment lid F up as far
as it will go. In doing so, pull soft-top com-
partment cover F evenly to the rear,
applying constant force.
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Soft top (Cabriolet)
Opening
and
closing