Smart fortwo coupe and smart fortwo cabriolet (2019). Manual - part 4

Observe the notes on the air bag system.

G

Warning!

Children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an
appropriately sized infant restraint,
toddler restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child. For additional information, see
“Children in the vehicle”.
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries
is significantly increased if the child
restraints are not properly secured in the
vehicle and/or the child is not properly
secured in the child restraint.

G

Warning!

Contact an authorized smart center if the
seats have become damaged.
The seat is an integral part of the vehicle’s
safety system in the same way as seat belts
and air bags. Damage to the seats may
reduce their ability to protect the
occupants in an accident.

:

Seat backrest tilt

;

Seat fore and aft adjustment

Seat backrest tilt

X

Adjusting: Pull adjustment lever :
upwards and adjust the seat backrest

until your arms are slightly angled when
holding the steering wheel.

X

Release adjustment lever : when the
desired seat backrest tilt is reached.
When you hear an audible click, the seat
backrest is again fixed into place.

X

Check for proper engagement before
driving.

Seat fore and aft adjustment

X

Adjusting: Pull adjustment handle ;
upwards and slide the seat to a seating
position that still allows you to reach the
accelerator/brake pedal safely.

X

Release adjustment handle ; when the
desired seating position is reached.
When you hear an audible click, the seat
is again fixed into place.

X

Check for proper engagement before
driving.

Seat height

The seat guide is inclined in the
horizontal plane. Seat fore and aft
adjustment also alters the seat height.

Passenger seat

You can expand the cargo compartment by
folding down the passenger seat.
Observe the loading instructions
(

Y

 page 105).

Seats

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Z

Folding down

X

Remove the seat belt from seat belt
guide :.

X

Move the passenger seat backward as far
as it will go.

X

Hold the backrest with one hand back.

X

Pull adjustment lever ; upwards and
unlock the seat backrest.

X

Fold the seat backrest forward.

Folding back

X

Pull adjustment lever ; upwards and
unlock the seat backrest.

X

Fold the seat backrest backward.
When you hear an audible click, the seat
backrest is again fixed into place.

X

Check for proper engagement before
driving.

X

Place the seat belt back in seat belt
guide :.

G

Warning!

When folding the passenger seat backrest
back to its upright position, please make
sure

R

nobody becomes trapped

R

no obstacles are jammed in the lock

R

the adjustment lever has audibly locked
into position

A proper engaged passenger seat backrest
will help to prevent stored objects in the
cargo compartment from being thrown about
and injuring vehicle occupants during

R

braking

R

vehicle maneuvers

R

an accident

Seat heating*

The seat heating allows you to heat the
driver’s and passenger seat electrically.

The seat heating has two levels.
The indicator lamps on seat heating
switch : come on to show which heating
level you have selected.

Level

Indicator lamps on the switch

off

No indicator lamp on

1

One indicator lamp on

2

Two indicator lamps on

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Seats

>> Controls.

* optional

X

Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.

X

Switching on: Press seat heating
switch : repeatedly until the desired
seat heating level is reached.

X

Switching off: Press seat heating
switch : repeatedly until all indicator
lamps go out.

! 

If the seat heating is malfunctioning,

the indicator lamp(s) on the switch
come(s) on briefly when you press the
switch and then go(es) out again. Contact
an authorized smart center.

Mirrors

Adjust the interior and exterior rear view
mirrors before driving so that you have a
good view of the road and traffic
conditions.

Exterior rear view mirrors 

G

Warning!

Exercise care when using the passenger-
side exterior rear view mirror. The mirror
surface is convex (outwardly curved surface
for a wider field of view). Objects in mirror
are closer than they appear. Check your
interior rear view mirror and glance over
your shoulder to determine whether any
vehicles are in the ’blind spot’ of your field
of vision, before changing lanes.

Manually adjustable exterior rear view
mirrors

X

Adjusting: Move adjustment lever : up,
down, left, or right to the desired
setting.

Power exterior rear view mirrors

This feature is only available on the model
passion.
The operating control is on the door
control panel.

X

Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.

X

Selecting the mirror: Turn knob : to the
left for the driver’s side exterior rear
view mirror or to the right for the
passenger side exterior rear view
mirror.

X

Adjusting the mirror: Move adjustment
button ; up, down, left, or right to the
desired setting.

Mirrors

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Z

Exterior rear view mirror heating

Vehicles with power exterior rear view
mirrors are equipped with an exterior rear
view mirror heating.
This feature is only available on the model
passion.
After switching on the rear window
defroster, the exterior rear view mirrors
will be heated automatically. This
prevents icing up the exterior rear view
mirrors and also creates a clear view when
the exterior rear view mirrors have fogged
up.
If the rear window defroster is
automatically deactivated after
approximately 10 minutes of operation, the
exterior rear view mirror heating also
deactivates.

X

Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.

X

Switching on: Switch on the rear window
defroster (

Y

 page 100).

The exterior rear view mirror heating is
switched on.

X

Switching off: Switch off the rear window
defroster (

Y

 page 100).

The exterior rear view mirror heating is
switched off.

i

The exterior rear view mirror heating

also switches off if the key is turned to
starter switch position 0.

Interior rear view mirror 

X

Adjusting the mirror: Manually move the
interior rear view mirror up, down, left,
or right to the desired setting.

X

Selecting the antiglare position: Tilt
the interior rear view mirror to the
antiglare position by moving lever :
forward or backward.

Seat belts

Fastening the seat belts

G

Warning!

Always fasten your seat belt before driving.
Always make sure all of your passengers are
properly restrained.
Failure to wear and properly fasten and
position your seat belt greatly increases
your risk of injuries and their likely
severity in an accident. You and your
passenger should always wear seat belts.
If you are ever in an accident, your injuries
can be considerably more severe without
your seat belt properly buckled.
Without your seat belt buckled, you are
much more likely to hit the interior of the
vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be
seriously injured or killed.
In the same crash, the possibility of injury
or death is lessened if you are properly
wearing your seat belt. Air bags can only
protect you if you are properly wearing
your seat belt.

G

Warning!

Children 12 years old and under must be
seated and properly secured in an
appropriately sized infant restraint,
toddler restraint, or booster seat
recommended for the size and weight of the
child. For additional information, see
“Children in the vehicle”.
A child’s risk of serious or fatal injuries
is significantly increased if the child
restraints are not properly secured in the

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Seat belts

>> Controls.

vehicle and/or the child is not properly
secured in the child restraint.

G

Warning!

Never let more people ride in the vehicle
than there are seat belts available. Make
sure everyone riding in the vehicle is
correctly restrained with a separate seat
belt. Never use a seat belt for more than one
person at a time.

G

Warning!

Never ride in a moving vehicle with the seat
backrest in an excessively reclined
position as this can be dangerous. You
could slide under the seat belt in a
collision. If you slide under it, the belt
would apply force at the abdomen or neck,
causing serious or even fatal injuries. The
seat backrest and seat belt provide the best
restraint when the wearer is in a position
that is as upright as possible and the belt
is properly positioned on the body.

G

Observe Safety notes, see page 37.

:

Seat belt outlet

;

Seat belt guide

=

Seat belt buckle

?

Release button

A

Latch plate

X

Fastening the seat belt: With a smooth
motion, pull the seat belt out of seat belt
outlet :.

X

Place the shoulder portion of the seat
belt across the top of your shoulder and
the lap portion across your hips.

X

Push latch plate A into seat belt buckle
= until it clicks.

X

If necessary, tighten the lap portion of
the seat belt to a snug fit by pulling
shoulder portion up.

X

Unfastening the seat belt: Press release
button ?.

X

Allow the retractor to completely rewind
the seat belt by guiding latch plate A.

Seat belts

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Z

Proper use of seat belts

R

Do not twist the seat belt when fastening.

R

Adjust the seat belt so that the shoulder
portion is located as close as possible
to the middle of the shoulder (it should
not touch the neck). Never pass the
shoulder portion of the seat belt under
your arm.

R

Position the lap belt as low as possible
on your hips (over hip joint) and not
across the abdomen.

R

Place the seat backrest in a position that
is as upright as possible.

R

Never use a seat belt for more than one
person at a time.

R

Do not fasten a seat belt around a person
and another object at the same time. When
using a seat belt to secure infant or
toddler restraints or children in booster
seats, always follow the child seat
manufacturer’s instructions.

R

Check your seat belt during travel to
make sure it is properly positioned.

R

Make sure the seat belt is always fitted
snugly. Take special care to maintain a
snug fit when wearing loose clothing.

G

Warning!

Do not pass seat belts over sharp edges.
They could tear.
Do not allow the seat belt to get caught in
the door or in the seat adjustment
mechanism. This could damage the seat
belt.
Never attempt to make modifications to
seat belts. This could impair the
effectiveness of the seat belts.
Do not bleach or dye seat belts as this may
severely weaken them. In a crash they may
not be able to provide adequate protection.
Damaged seat belts or seat belts that were
highly stressed in an accident must be

replaced. Contact an authorized smart
center.

Lighting

Exterior lamp switch

For safety, smart recommends that you
drive with your low‑beam headlamps on
during the day. In certain countries, local
laws dictate that low‑beam headlamps are
switched on automatically during
operation of the vehicle.

i

If you drive in countries where

vehicles drive on the other side of the
road than the country in which the
vehicle is registered, you must have the
headlamps modified for symmetrical low
beams. Relevant information can be
obtained at any authorized smart center.

Exterior lamp switch (USA only)
$

Lamps off

T

Parking lamps

L

Low‑beam headlamps or high‑beam
headlamps

Ã

Automatic headlamp mode*

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Lighting

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* optional

Exterior lamp switch (Canada only)
$

Lamps off
Daytime running lamp mode

T

Parking lamps

L

Low‑beam headlamps or high‑beam
headlamps

Parking lamps

You can switch on and off the parking lamps
with the exterior lamp switch using the
manual headlamp mode.

X

Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp
switch to position T.
The parking lamps come on.
The following lamps also come on:

R

Tail lamps

R

License plate lamps

R

Side marker lamps

Low‑beam headlamps

You can switch on and off the low‑beam
headlamps with the exterior lamp switch
using the manual headlamp mode.

X

Switching on: Turn the exterior lamp
switch to position L.
The low‑beam headlamps come on.
The low‑beam headlamp indicator lamp
M in the instrument cluster comes on.
The following lamps also come on:

R

Tail and parking lamps

R

License plate lamps

R

Side marker lamps

Automatic headlamp mode (USA only)

This feature is only available on vehicles
with rain-light sensor*.
The following lamps come on and go out
automatically depending on the brightness
of the ambient light:

R

Low‑beam headlamps

R

Tail and parking lamps

R

License plate lamps

R

Side marker lamps

G

Warning!

If the exterior lamp switch is set to
position Ã, the headlamps will not be
automatically switched on under foggy
conditions.
To minimize risk to you and to others,
activate headlamps by turning exterior
lamp switch to position L when driving
or when traffic and/or ambient lighting
conditions require you to do so.
In low ambient lighting conditions, only
switch from position Ã to L with the
vehicle at a standstill in a safe location.
Switching from position Ã to L will
briefly switch off the headlamps. Doing so
while driving in low ambient lighting
conditions may result in an accident.
The automatic headlamp feature is only an
aid to the driver. The driver is responsible
for the operation of the vehicle’s lights at
all times.

X

Turn the exterior lamp switch to position
Ã.
With the key in starter switch position
1, the tail and parking lamps, the license
plate lamps, and the side marker lamps
will come on and go out automatically

Lighting

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* optional

Z

depending on the brightness of the
ambient light.
With the engine running, the low‑beam
headlamps, the tail and parking lamps,
the license plate lamps and the side
marker lamps will come on and go out
automatically depending on the
brightness of the ambient light.

Daytime running lamp mode (Canada only)

X

Turn the exterior lamp switch to position
$.

i

With the daytime running lamp mode

activated and the engine running, the
low‑beam headlamps cannot be switched
off manually.

You cannot switch on the high‑beam
headlamps.
The high‑beam flasher is available at all
times.
For nighttime driving you should turn the
exterior lamp switch to position L to
permit activation of the high‑beam
headlamps.
When the engine is running, and you

R

turn the exterior lamp switch to position
T, the low‑beam headlamps, the tail
and parking lamps, the license plate
lamps and the side marker lamps come on.

R

turn the exterior lamp switch to position
L, the manual headlamp mode has
priority over the daytime running lamp
mode. The corresponding exterior lamps
come on.

Combination switch (high beam, high-
beam flasher and turn signals)

X

Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.

High‑beam headlamps

X

Make sure the low‑beam headlamps are
switched on (

Y

 page 67).

X

Switching on: Push the combination
switch to position 1.
The high‑beam headlamps come on.
The high‑beam headlamp indicator lamp
K in the instrument cluster comes on.

X

Switching off: Pull the combination
switch to position g.
The high‑beam headlamps go out.
The high‑beam headlamp indicator lamp
K in the instrument cluster goes out.

High‑beam flasher

X

Pull the combination switch briefly in
the direction of arrow ;.

Turn signals

:

Turn signals, right

;

Turn signals, left

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Lighting

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X

Switching on: Push the combination
switch in the direction of arrow :
or ;.
The corresponding turn signals flash.
The corresponding turn signal indicator
lamp # or ! in the instrument
cluster flashes.
The combination switch resets
automatically after major steering
wheel movement.

i

To signal minor directional changes

such as changing lanes, push the
combination switch only to the point of
resistance and release. The
corresponding turn signals will flash
three times.

Coming home function

Vehicles without rain-light sensor: The
interior lamps come on and then go out
again after 12 seconds every time when you
lock or unlock the vehicle.
Vehicles with rain-light sensor*: In
addition to the interior lamps, the
exterior lamps come on and then go out
again after 12 seconds depending on the
brightness of the ambient light when you
lock or unlock the vehicle.

When leaving the vehicle

X

Remove the key from the starter switch.

X

Exit the vehicle.

X

Press button * on the key.
The vehicle is locked.
The interior and exterior

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 lamps come on

and then go out again after 12 seconds.

When returning to the vehicle

X

Press button # on the key either once or
twice.
The vehicle is either selectively or
globally unlocked.
The interior and exterior

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 lamps come on

and then go out again after 12 seconds.

Front fog lamps

G

Warning!

Vehicles with rain-light sensor*:
In low ambient lighting or foggy
conditions, only switch from position
àto 

L with the vehicle at a

standstill in a safe location. Switching
from Ã to L will briefly switch off
the headlamps. Doing so while driving in
low ambient lighting conditions may result
in an accident.

i

Fog lamps will operate with the parking

lamps and/or the low‑beam headlamps on.
Fog lamps should only be used in
conjunction with low‑beam headlamps.
Consult your State or Province Motor
Vehicle Regulations regarding
permissible lamp operation.

i

Vehicle with rain-light sensor*:

Fog lamps cannot be switched on manually
with the exterior lamp switch in
position Ã. To switch on the fog
lamps, turn the exterior lamp switch to
position L first.

11

Vehicles with rain-light sensor.

Lighting

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* optional

Z

X

Make sure the parking lamps or the
low‑beam headlamps are switched on.

X

Switching on: Press switch :.
The front fog lamps come on.
The indicator lamp in the switch comes
on.

X

Switching off: Press switch : once
more.
The front fog lamps go out.
The indicator lamp in the switch goes
out.

Hazard warning flasher

The hazard warning flasher can be switched
on at all times, even with the key removed
from the starter switch.

X

Switching on: Press hazard warning
flasher switch :.
All turn signal lamps are flashing.

X

Switching off: Press hazard warning
flasher switch : once more.

Interior lighting

The interior lamp comes on for a period of
time when you open the doors, or lock or
unlock the vehicle with the key.
It goes out

R

immediately after switching off the
ignition with all doors closed

R

after 30 seconds if the doors are not
opened

R

after 15 seconds if all doors are closed

R

after 10 minutes if at least one door is
open

The rocker switch can be set to three
different positions.

:

Interior lamp

;

Switching on the automatic control

=

Off

?

Continuous operation

Automatic control

X

Set the rocker switch to position ;.
The interior lamp comes on for a period
of time.

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Lighting

>> Controls.

Switching off

X

Set the rocker switch to position =.
The interior lamp is permanently
switched off.

Continuous operation

X

Set the rocker switch to position ?.
The interior lamp is permanently
switched on.

! 

When leaving the vehicle, make sure the

interior lamp is not set to continuous
operation and none of the doors is left
open for a long period of time.
Doing otherwise could result in a
discharged battery.

Windshield wipers

Switching windshield wipers on and off

g

Windshield wipers off

1

Intermittent wiping

2

Slow continuous wiping

3

Fast continuous wiping

X

Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.

X

Switching on: Turn the wiper switch to
position 2 or 3 depending on the
intensity of the rain.

! 

Do not operate the windshield wipers

when the windshield is dry. Dust that
accumulates on a windshield might

scratch the glass and/or damage the
wiper blades when wiping occurs on a dry
windshield. If it is necessary to operate
the windshield wipers in dry weather
conditions, always operate the
windshield wipers with windshield
washer fluid.

! 

If anything blocks the windshield

wipers (leaves, snow, etc.), switch them
off immediately.

R

For safety reasons, stop the vehicle in
a safe location and remove the key from
the starter switch before attempting to
remove any blockage.

R

Remove blockage.

R

Turn the windshield wipers on again.

X

Switching off: Turn the wiper switch to
position g.

Intermittent wiping

Only switch on intermittent wiping under
wet weather conditions or in the presence
of precipitation.
Vehicles with rain-light sensor*: When you
select intermittent wiping, the sensor is
activated. The sensor automatically sets a
suitable wiping interval depending on the
wetness of the sensor surface.

! 

Vehicles with rain-light sensor*:

Do not leave windshield wipers in
intermittent setting when the vehicle is
taken to an automatic car wash or during
windshield cleaning. Windshield wipers
will operate in the presence of water
sprayed on the windshield, and
windshield wipers may be damaged as a
result.

! 

Vehicles with rain-light sensor*:

If you have set intermittent wiping, dirt
on the surface of the sensor or optical
effects may cause the windshield wipers

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* optional

Z

to wipe in an undesired fashion. This
could then damage the windshield wiper
blades or scratch the windshield. You
should therefore switch off the
windshield wipers when weather
conditions are dry.

X

Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.

X

Activating intermittent wiping: Turn the
wiper switch to position 1.

After the initial wipe, pauses between
wipes are automatically controlled
depending on the vehicle speed and by the
rain-light sensor*.

X

Deactivating intermittent wiping: Turn
the wiper switch to position g.

Wiping with windshield washer fluid

X

Pull the wiper switch in the direction of
arrow : and hold in position.
The windshield wipers operate with
windshield washer fluid.

X

Release the wiper switch.
The windshield wipers will wipe three
more times.

i

To prevent smears on the windshield, or

noisy/chattering wiper blades, wipe
with windshield washer fluid
periodically even when it is raining.

Single wipe

X

Pull the wiper switch briefly in the
direction of arrow :.
The windshield wipers wipe on time with
windshield washer fluid.

Rear window wiper/washer (coupé only)

X

Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.

X

Activating intermittent wiping: Push the
wiper switch to position 1.

X

Wiping with windshield washer fluid:
Push the wiper switch in the direction of
arrow ; and hold in position until the
rear window is clean.

X

Release the wiper switch.
The rear window wiper will wipe three
more times.
Intermittent wiping is still activated.

X

Deactivating intermittent wiping: Pull
the wiper switch to position g.

i

The rear window wiper wipes one time

when the reverse gear is engaged with the
windshield wipers switched on.

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Windshield wipers

>> Controls.

* optional

Soft top system (cabriolet only)

Introduction

The soft top system of the smart cabriolet
consists of a:

R

Retractable soft top

R

Rear soft top

R

Side rails

You can remove the side rails over the doors
when you open the retractable soft top and
open the rear soft top.

i

Opening the rear soft top is possible

after the retractable soft top has been
opened completely.

Notes on the soft top system

! 

When transporting long objects inside

the vehicle, make sure they do not press
against the retractable soft top when it
is closed.
When carrying objects that protrude from
the rear of the vehicle, make sure they
are not resting on the retaining clips.
When loading, make sure no sharp objects
come into contact with the soft top or the
rear window.
Do not place any evenly distributed loads
with a weight of more than 165 lbs (75 kg)
on the rear soft top when folded down.
Make sure the high mounted brake lamp
is not concealed.

! 

Do not block the soft top system’s

locking apertures.
Only place the side rails in the
designated storage space of the tailgate.

! 

Do not sit on the folded-down rear soft

top.
Do not fold down the rear soft top at
temperatures below 14

¦ (-10¥).

Do not place any pointed, sharp-edged,
hot (above 176

¦ [80¥]), incandescent or

burning objects on the soft top’s lining.
Do not apply wax to the soft top fabric and
select only wax-free washing programs
when using an automatic car wash.
Only drive with the retaining clips
closed, as exhaust fumes could otherwise
reach the vehicle’s interior.

! 

Please keep in mind that weather

conditions can sometimes change
rapidly. Make sure to close the
retractable soft top and the rear soft top
when leaving the vehicle. If water enters
the vehicle interior, vehicle
electronics could be damaged which is
not covered by the smart Limited
Warranty.

Opening and closing the retractable
soft top

You can open and close the retractable soft
top when the vehicle is either stationary
or in motion.

G

Warning!

Never operate the retractable soft top if
there is the possibility of anyone being
harmed by the opening or closing
procedure.

G

Warning!

The retractable soft top is made out of
fabric. In the event of an accident, the
fabric may tear. This may result in an
opening in the roof.
In a vehicle rollover, occupants not
wearing their seat belts or not wearing
them properly may be thrown out of the
opening. Such an opening also presents a
potential for injury for occupants wearing
their seat belts properly as entire body
parts or portions of them may protrude from
the passenger compartment.

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G

Warning!

When leaving the vehicle, always remove the
key from the starter switch, take it with
you, and lock the vehicle. Do not leave
children unattended in the vehicle, or with
access to an unlocked vehicle. A child’s
unsupervised access to a vehicle could
result in an accident and/or serious
personal injury.

! 

To avoid damaging the seals, do not

transport any objects with sharp edges
which can stick out of the retractable
soft top.
Do not open the retractable soft top if
there is snow or ice on the roof, as this
could result in malfunctions.
If you cannot open or close the
retractable soft top due to a malfunction
contact Roadside Assistance or an
authorized smart center.

Opening from outside

You can open the retractable soft top
completely with the key.

Key with remote control
:

* Lock button

;

$ Opening the retractable soft top

=

# Unlock button

X

Press button $ on the key for
approximately two seconds.
The retractable soft top opens
completely.

Opening from the inside

Retractable soft top switch
:

Closing

;

Opening

X

Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.

X

Press symbol H on the retractable soft
top switch until the desired position is
reached or the retractable soft top is
opened completely.

or

X

Press symbol H on the retractable soft
top switch briefly.
The retractable soft top opens
completely.

i

Pressing symbol H or G on the

retractable soft top switch while
opening the retractable soft top will
interrupt the opening procedure.

Closing

For safety reasons, you can only close the
retractable soft top using the retractable
soft top switch inside the vehicle.

X

Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.

X

Press symbol G on the retractable soft
top switch until the retractable soft top
is closed.

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To avoid draining the battery, leave the

engine running when opening and
closing the retractable soft top.

Opening and closing the rear soft top

You can open and close the rear soft top
when the vehicle is either stationary or in
motion.

G

Warning!

Never operate the rear soft top if there is
the possibility of anyone being harmed by
the opening or closing procedure.

! 

Make sure objects are not stacked too

high in the cargo compartment. They
could get damaged when opening or
closing the rear soft top.

! 

When the rear soft top is folded down,

the side rails are accessible. To prevent
theft, you should remove the side rails
and store them in the storage
compartment of the tailgate or close the
soft top system.

X

Make sure the key is in starter switch
position 1.

Retractable soft top switch
:

Closing

;

Opening

Opening the rear soft top

X

Press symbol H on the retractable soft
top switch or button $ on the key until
the retractable soft top has opened
completely.

X

Release the retractable soft top switch
or button $ on the key.

X

Press symbol H on the retractable soft
top switch until the rear soft top has
folded down completely.

Closing the rear soft top

X

Press symbol G on the retractable soft
top switch until the rear soft top has
folded up completely.

X

Release the retractable soft top switch.

i

If you release the retractable soft top

switch while driving before the rear soft
top has closed completely, the rear soft
top will fold down again.

Removing the side rails

X

Open the retractable soft top
(

Y

 page 58).

X

Open the rear soft top (

Y

 page 75).

X

Open the driver’s and passenger door
when conditions are safe to do so.

X

Open the tailgate.

X

Pull handle : on the inside of the
tailgate backward.

X

Lift up the storage compartment cover.

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X

Push release lever : of side rail ;
backward.
Side rail ; can be lifted at the rear end,
but remains secured.

X

Push release lever : backward again.

X

Carry out the following steps when
conditions are safe to do so.

X

First lift the side rail at rear end : and
then remove it in the direction of
arrows ;.

:

Front left

;

Rear left

=

Front right

?

Rear right

X

Store the side rails in the storage
compartment of the tailgate with the
painted side facing down in the
designated order : to ?.

:

Front left

;

Rear left

=

Front right

?

Rear right

X

Close the storage compartment cover.

G

Warning!

Always close the storage compartment cover
properly when storing the side rails.
Otherwise occupants could be injured by
the side rails moving about during

R

braking

R

vehicle maneuvers

R

an accident

X

Close the tailgate.

X

Close the driver’s and passenger door.

X

Open the side windows if desired.

! 

Make sure the storage compartment

cover is closed before closing the
tailgate. Otherwise the tailgate could
jam.

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