2011 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 91

Soft top (Cabriolet) If the side window opens again slightly: X 89 Soft top (Cabriolet) Important safety notes You can open or close the soft top either when the vehicle is stationary or when driving up to a speed of 40 km/h. If there is a strong head wind, it may not be possible 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 recommends that you only open or close the soft top when the vehicle is stationary. Pull the corresponding switch again immediately and hold it for approximately one second. Problems with the side windows Problem: a side window cannot be closed because an object is obstructing the side window. X X Remove the object(s). Close the side window. Problem: a side window cannot be closed, and you cannot see the cause. G Risk of accident and injury G Warning! Closing the side windows with increased force or without the anti-entrapment feature could lead to serious or even fatal injury. Make sure that nobody can become trapped when closing the side windows. If a side window is obstructed during closing and reopens again slightly: X Immediately after the window blocks, pull on the corresponding switch again until the side window has closed. The side window is closed with increased force. If a side window is obstructed again during closing and reopens again slightly: X Only drive with the soft top fully open or closed. If the soft top does not open or close fully, the soft-top hydraulics are depressurized and the soft top is lowered: Rafter about seven minutes if the ignition is switched on Rimmediately if the ignition is switched off A warning tone sounds shortly beforehand. The Convertible Top Opening/Closing Not Finished message appears in the multifunction display. Lock the soft top again before driving on. Otherwise, the unlocked soft top could open during the journey and cause you to lose control of your vehicle. You or other persons could be injured as a result. Immediately after the window blocks, pull on the corresponding switch again until the side window has closed. The side window is closed without the antientrapment feature. G Warning! ! Never sit on the soft-top compartment cover and do not store any heavy objects on it. You will otherwise damage the soft top and soft-top compartment cover of the vehicle. Pulling and holding the switch to close the window immediately after it had been blocked two times will cause the window to close without the anti-entrapment feature for as long as you hold the switch. Z Opening and closing