2011 Mercedes E-Class Owner's Manual - Page 111

Seats Rear seat head restraints Lowering and extending the rear seat head restraints from the front (Cabriolet) 109 Lowering the head restraints in the rear compartment manually (Cabriolet) If the head restraints in the rear compartment are in the upper position, the soft top cannot be closed fully. If the head restraint electronics are malfunctioning and the adjustment procedure of the soft top is interrupted leaving the soft top compartment cover open, you therefore have to lower the head restraints in the rear compartment manually. Lower the head restraints in the rear compartment manually if: Rthe G Warning! head restraint electronics are malfunctioning. Rthe opening or closing procedure of the soft top is interrupted, leaving the soft top compartment cover open. X Make sure that the SmartKey is in position 2 in the ignition lock. X To lower: press button :. The head restraints move to the lowest position. If AIRCAP is activated, the right-hand indicator lamp on the AIRCAP button goes out. X To extend: press button : again. The head restraints only move into the central position if AIRCAP is activated and no rear seat belt has been fastened. If AIRCAP is activated, the right-hand indicator lamp on the AIRCAP button comes on. i More detailed information about AIRCAP can be found on (Y page 97). Cover ; can only be released when the opening or closing procedure of the soft top is interrupted, leaving the soft top compartment cover open. X Push the mechanical key into two openings : between the head restraints until cover ; releases. X Remove cover ;. Z Seats, steering wheel and mirrors For safety reasons, always drive with the rear head restraints in the raised position when the rear seats are occupied. Keep the area around head restraints clear of articles (e.g. clothing) to not obstruct the folding operation of the head restraints.