2008 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 263

Controls in detail Soft top (Cabriolet) Locking the soft top after raising/lowering Warning! Unlocked status noticed when stopped Switch on the ignition ( page 38). To lock the soft top in its fully closed position, press soft top switch. or: To lock the soft top in its fully opened position, pull up on the soft top switch. Unlocked status noticed while driving Warning! To lock the soft top in its fully opened position, pull up on the soft top switch. Warning! G G The soft top is not fully closed and locked or not fully opened if: the message Top In Operation is shown in the multifunction display a warning sounds for 10 seconds when starting to drive 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, the roof hydraulics will lose pressure and the soft top will lower after approximately seven minutes when the ignition is switched on. after approximately 15 seconds when the ignition is switched off. Shortly before the soft top is lowered, a warning will sound. In the multifunction display you will see K, and the message Top Lowering appears. Properly lock the soft top ( before continuing to drive. page 262) G If the soft top is not properly locked, lock it as described below. Stop the vehicle in a safe location or as soon as it is safe to do so and lock the soft top before continuing to drive. You could otherwise endanger yourself and others. Stop the vehicle. Leave the ignition switched on. To lock the soft top in its fully closed position, press soft top switch. or: 262