Canvas roof

To open and close the canvas roof, use the switches on the overhead console.

Opening and closing

1. 1
   Opens the canvas roof*
2. 2
   Closes the canvas roof*

The canvas roof stops immediately before fully closing.

Press the switch again to fully close the canvas roof.

*: To stop the canvas roof at an intermediate position, lightly press either end of the respective switch.

■ The canvas roof can be operated when

Vehicles without smart entry & start system The key in the ignition switch is in the "ON" position.

Vehicles with smart entry & start system The engine switch is in IGNITION ON mode.

■ System protection If the canvas roof is opened and closed repeatedly, it may temporarily stop to protect the system. With the key in the "ON" position (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or the engine switch in IGNITION ON mode (vehicles with smart entry & start system), normal operation can be resumed after a few minutes.

■ If automatic operation of the canvas roof is not available Proceed as follows:

1. Vehicles without smart entry & start system: Turn the key in the ignition switch to the "ON" position (engine on).

Vehicles with smart entry & start system: Set the engine switch to IGNITION ON mode (engine on).

Press and hold the close switch until the following operations are complete.

The canvas roof closes → The canvas roof opens → The canvas roof closes again

Check that the canvas roof is fully closed, then release the switch.

If automatic operation is available, the initialization has been completed successfully.

If automatic operation is not available, repeat the initialization procedure.

WARNING

Observe the following precautions.

Failure to observe this may result in serious or fatal injury.

■ Opening and closing the canvas roof

• Do not allow passengers to extend their hands or head out of the vehicle while driving.
• Do not sit on the canvas roof.
• The driver controls the opening and closing of the canvas roof.

Prevent accidental operation of the canvas roof, especially when children are on board. Children and other passengers could get a body part caught in the canvas roof.

Make sure that all passengers do not position themselves so that any part of the body could become caught while the canvas roof is operating.

To exit the vehicle, turn the engine switch to "LOCK" (vehicles without smart entry & start system) or to OFF (vehicles with smart entry & start system), take the key with you and get out together with the child. The system may operate unintentionally due to damage, etc., which could in turn cause an accident.

NOTE

■ To prevent damage to the canvas roof

• Do not sit on or place excessive weight on the canvas roof. This could damage its operating system.
• Remove any water collected on the outside of the canvas roof and dry the surface before opening. Water may enter the vehicle interior and cause damage.
• Avoid leaving the canvas roof open for long periods, for example for more than one day. Doing so may fade the folded outer canvas and cause irreparable cracks in the fabric.
• To avoid damaging the soft top material, do not operate it if the temperature is below 0 °C or if the outer cover is frozen. If it is nevertheless necessary to operate the soft top, warm up the vehicle in a heated garage before operating the mechanism.
• Remove ice and snow from the soft top before opening it. Also avoid using sharp or pointed objects, or any other object that could scratch the outer cover.
• Do not place objects on the guide rail or in the surrounding area. The soft top could become caught while sliding.