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If the opening or closing action is inter-
rupted, it can happen that the luggage
compartment lid cannot be opened.<
Convenience operation using remote
control and driver's door lock
Refer to pages 27 and 29.
Manual closing in the event of an
electrical malfunction
Only close the convertible top manu-
ally if absolutely necessary; never
open it manually. The convertible top com-
partment lid cannot be locked in the event
of an electrical malfunction and would
open while the vehicle is being driven.
Improper handling can lead to damage.<
Before closing
1. Open the luggage compartment lid
2. Take the Allen wrench and screwdriver
from the onboard tool kit
3. Lever out the two buttons in the lug-
gage compartment with the screwdriver
and then pull firmly. The convertible top
compartment lid is unlocked
4. Close the luggage compartment lid
5. Move the side windows downwards
slightly; fully lower the rear window.
If the rear window cannot be opened
using the switch, it must be lowered
manually:
Lever out the cover between the rear
head restraints. To do so, place the
screwdriver as close as possible to the
lock element, as shown in the illustra-
tion.
Carefully insert the Allen wrench in the
opening and turn firmly in the direction
indicated by the arrow until the rear
window is completely open.
Closing
Perform the following work steps with
the assistance of a second person
and with the doors open to prevent injury
and damage to the convertible top.<
1. Push the cover 1 on the left and right of
the side panel forwards. Reach into the
resulting openings and raise the con-
vertible top compartment lid 2 as far as
it will go
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