2009 Mercedes CLK-Class Owner's Manual - Page 329

Practical hints Opening/closing in an emergency X You and your assistant should each take one of the straps by the handle. X With a strong, simultaneous tug on the loops, pull soft top compartment cover upward and out to the rear. If either you or your helper assume a different position, one or both of you could be trapped or injured. X Pulling the cover back in one smooth motion, lift soft top compartment cover 9 into a vertical position until it stops. G Warning! Do not place your hands near the upper windshield area, trunk lid, or between soft top roof panels and hinges while the soft top is being raised and locked. Serious personal injury may occur. ! Make sure the soft top storage compartment hinges do not fold down during this procedure. Otherwise your vehicle could be damaged. 9 Soft top compartment cover X One person should stand on the left side of the vehicle and the other on the right side. b Windshield frame X G Warning! In the next step, you and your assistant should each take hold of the soft top compartment cover as shown in the illustration. Both of you should use your free hand to support yourselves on the edge of the trunk lid as shown in the illustration. Lift soft top out of soft top compartment and pull it forward to windshield frame b. a Edge of soft top X From left and right sides, reach into soft top compartment underneath edge of soft top a. Z 327