2008 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 262

Controls in detail Soft top (Cabriolet) Closing the soft top Press the soft top switch as indicated by the arrow 1 until the soft top is completely closed and locked. During the closing procedure the multifunction display shows the message Top In Operation. If you continuously press on the soft top switch the windows will close. 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 (CLK cabriolet)" ( page 255) or see "Opening and closing the windows" ( page 250). i The soft top cannot be closed 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 open, you can lower the roll bars manually ( page 431) or contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center to have the roll bars lowered. Warning! G 1 Soft top, closing Before pressing the soft top switch, you must make sure: the parking brake is engaged ( page 59) the trunk lid is closed the ignition is switched on ( page 38) To prevent possible accidents, drive the vehicle only with the soft top either completely closed and locked, or fully lowered into its storage compartment. If the soft top does not completely open or close, a warning sounds. In the multifunction display you will see K, and the message Open/Close Top Completely appears. After about 15 seconds the roof hydraulics lose pressure if the ignition is switched off. Properly lock the soft top ( page 262) before continuing to drive. i For safety reasons, the soft top cannot be closed while driving. 261