2007 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 257
2007 Mercedes CLK-Class Manual
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Controls in detail Soft top Opening the soft top i The soft top cannot be opened using the soft top switch when the roll bars have been released. The roll bars need to be lowered before the soft top can be operated again using the soft top switch. If the roll bars have released and the soft top is closed, contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the roll bars lowered. Do not attempt to lower the roll bars manually with the soft top closed. Lowering the roll bars manually with the soft top closed may impair the function of the roll bars ( page 413). However, the windows can also be closed/opened later on, for more information see "Opening and closing all side windows with the soft top switch" ( page 254), or see "Opening and closing the windows" ( page 249). i For safety reasons, the soft top cannot be opened while driving. Make sure the soft top is dry before you open it. Otherwise water may enter the trunk interior. 1 Soft top, opening Before pulling on the soft top switch, you must make sure: the parking brake is engaged ( page 52) the luggage cover is latched, see "Latch luggage cover" ( page 260) the trunk lid is closed the ignition is switched on ( page 38) If the roll bars have released and the soft top is open, you can lower the roll bars manually ( page 414) or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the roll bars lowered. ! To prevent mildew, the soft top must be dry before lowering it into the storage compartment. Do not lower a frozen soft top until thawed and dry. Lowering a frozen soft top may result in damage not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. Pull up on the soft top switch as indicated by the arrow 1 until the soft top is completely lowered into its trunk storage compartment. During the opening procedure the multifunction display shows the message Top in operation. If you continuously pull on the soft top switch, the windows will close. Warning! G Do not place anything on the soft top compartment cover. The soft top compartment cover must never be used by any persons as a seat bench. Raising of the roll bars could result in serious personal injury. 256
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