2008 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 433

Practical hints Opening/closing in an emergency (Cabriolet) Soft top emergency operation If the soft top cannot be automatically closed, check the following: Is the luggage cover engaged in place ( page 264)? Have the roll bars been released? If so, lower the roll bars manually ( page 431). Is the trunk lid closed ( page 112)? Is there sufficient on-board voltage? Start the engine if necessary. These messages will also appear in the multifunction display ( page 420). If automatic operation still does not function properly, you can close the soft top manually. This procedure should be performed with great care by two persons. ! Manually closing the soft top is a complicated and technically demanding procedure. Close the soft top manually in emergency cases only. Otherwise, visit an authorized Mercedes-Benz Center. Please read the instructions fully before beginning operation and only undertake it with another person and if you feel fully capable of performing the tasks involved. Warning! Lower rear head restraints ( page 123). i If the rear head restraints cannot be lowered using the rear head restraint lowering switch, the roll bars may have been released. For more information, see "Operating roll bars manually" ( page 430). G For safety reasons, remove SmartKey from starter switch. Open the trunk. It is important that a second person helps you. Otherwise, you could become trapped or injured. Remove any wristwatches or jewelry such as rings or bracelets. Otherwise, they could get caught in the vehicle mechanism, causing personal injury to yourself or damage to the vehicle. Always use the grips provided as indicated. Otherwise you could injure yourself. Remove the trunk floor cover. Take the two straps for soft top emergency operation out of vehicle tool kit ( page 422). Take hex wrench out of its storage location in the storage well casing ( page 422). Open the left side trim panel in the trunk. Engage parking brake. Lower the side windows. 432