2008 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 260

Controls in detail Soft top (Cabriolet) Soft top (Cabriolet) Opening and closing the soft top Warning! For safety reasons, the soft top can only be opened and closed when the vehicle is standing still. Warning! G ! When opening and closing the soft top, make sure: there is sufficient clearance for the soft top to move up the luggage cover is engaged in place ( page 264) the trunk is only loaded to the height of the luggage cover the luggage/cargo does not push the closed luggage cover up the trunk lid is closed nothing is placed on the soft top compartment cover the outside temperature is above +5°F (-15°C) Otherwise the soft top and other parts of the vehicle could be damaged. G Before operating the switch for the soft top, make sure no persons can be injured by the moving parts (roll bars, soft top frame, and soft top compartment cover). Hands must never be placed near the roll bar, soft top frame, upper windshield area, shelf behind roll bar, or soft top storage compartment while the soft top is being raised or lowered. Serious personal injury may occur. If potential danger exists, release the soft top switch. This immediately interrupts the raising or lowering procedure. You then can operate the soft top switch to raise or lower the soft top away from the danger zone. When leaving the vehicle, always remove the SmartKey or SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* from the starter switch, take it with you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle, or with access to an unlocked vehicle. A child's unsupervised access to a vehicle could result in an accident and/or serious personal injury. ! Never sit or place heavy objects on the rear shelf. Doing so could cause damage to the soft top and the rear shelf. ! Please keep in mind that weather conditions can sometimes change rapidly. Make sure to close the soft top when leaving the vehicle. If water enters the vehicle interior, vehicle electronics could be damaged which is not covered by the Mercedes-Benz Limited Warranty. 259