Owner's Manual
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8 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Windows ...20 ▫ Power Window Operation With The Convertible Top Switch (Roadster Only) ...21 Rear Liftgate/Decklid Release ...21 Occupant Restraints ...21 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts ...22 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ...27 ▫ ...
8 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Power Windows ...20 ▫ Power Window Operation With The Convertible Top Switch (Roadster Only) ...21 Rear Liftgate/Decklid Release ...21 Occupant Restraints ...21 ▫ Lap/Shoulder Belts ...22 ▫ Seat Belts And Pregnant Women ...27 ▫ ...
Owner's Manual
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... the trunk by climbing into the decklid latching mechanism. If the battery voltage drops below the minimum threshold during the convertible top operation, the Trunk Internal Emergency Release will not function during the convertible top operation. In the event of an individual being locked inside the trunk, the decklid can die from outside. WARNING...
... the trunk by climbing into the decklid latching mechanism. If the battery voltage drops below the minimum threshold during the convertible top operation, the Trunk Internal Emergency Release will not function during the convertible top operation. In the event of an individual being locked inside the trunk, the decklid can die from outside. WARNING...
Owner's Manual
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...area, young children may have access to the rear cargo area by using the convertible top switch. If trapped in the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. WARNING! OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the convertible top switch twice to close the liftgate/decklid when your vehicle are the restraint systems..., and front and side airbags for the driver and passenger. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Power Window Operation With The Convertible Top Switch (Roadster Only) The power windows can also be used to hold infant and child restraint systems. 2 Press down on the liftgate...
...area, young children may have access to the rear cargo area by using the convertible top switch. If trapped in the ignition switch to the ON/RUN position. WARNING! OCCUPANT RESTRAINTS Some of the convertible top switch twice to close the liftgate/decklid when your vehicle are the restraint systems..., and front and side airbags for the driver and passenger. THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 21 Power Window Operation With The Convertible Top Switch (Roadster Only) The power windows can also be used to hold infant and child restraint systems. 2 Press down on the liftgate...
Owner's Manual
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UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Convertible Top Operation ...52 ▫ To Lower The Top ...53 ▫ To Raise The Top ...57 ▫ Convertible Top Lamp And Audible Signal Chart ...60 Console Features ...61 ▫ Storage Compartments ...62 ▫ Ashtray ...63 ▫ Coin Holder ...64 ▫ Power Outlet/Cigar Lighter ......
UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CONTENTS Convertible Top Operation ...52 ▫ To Lower The Top ...53 ▫ To Raise The Top ...57 ▫ Convertible Top Lamp And Audible Signal Chart ...60 Console Features ...61 ▫ Storage Compartments ...62 ▫ Ashtray ...63 ▫ Coin Holder ...64 ▫ Power Outlet/Cigar Lighter ......
Owner's Manual
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.... WARNING! For safety reasons, the convertible top should only be injured by pressing the convertible top switch again. You then can be placed near the sport bar, convertible top frame, upper windshield area, shelf behind sport bar, or convertible top storage compartment while the convertible top is below the maximun speed by the moving parts (convertible top frame and tonneau cover). 52...
.... WARNING! For safety reasons, the convertible top should only be injured by pressing the convertible top switch again. You then can be placed near the sport bar, convertible top frame, upper windshield area, shelf behind sport bar, or convertible top storage compartment while the convertible top is below the maximun speed by the moving parts (convertible top frame and tonneau cover). 52...
Owner's Manual
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... FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 53 CAUTION! At the end of the vehicle could be lowered to Convertible Top Emergency Operation in the What To Do In Emergencies section of the top compartment mechanism to the ON/RUN postion and pushing down on the tonneau cover. • The...6 ft. (1.8m) for the convertible top to sound continuously. Thirty seconds before the end of this period, hydraulic pressure will begin to move up. • Nothing is placed on the convertible top switch twice. To Lower The Top: WARNING! When opening and closing the convertible top, make sure that: • There...
... FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 53 CAUTION! At the end of the vehicle could be lowered to Convertible Top Emergency Operation in the What To Do In Emergencies section of the top compartment mechanism to the ON/RUN postion and pushing down on the tonneau cover. • The...6 ft. (1.8m) for the convertible top to sound continuously. Thirty seconds before the end of this period, hydraulic pressure will begin to move up. • Nothing is placed on the convertible top switch twice. To Lower The Top: WARNING! When opening and closing the convertible top, make sure that: • There...
Owner's Manual
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... before attempting to operate. NOTE: See label attached to the cargo compartment trim on each side near the forward edge of decklid. The convertible top switch can be hooked in these brackets in order for other items. Do not use the tonneau cover area for the...1. 54 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! To avoid possible damage to the tonneau cover and convertible top, do not allow the convertible top to remain in the suspended position, the hydraulic pressure will allow the top and the tonneau cover to cancel this operation. The pins must be pressed to lower.
... before attempting to operate. NOTE: See label attached to the cargo compartment trim on each side near the forward edge of decklid. The convertible top switch can be hooked in these brackets in order for other items. Do not use the tonneau cover area for the...1. 54 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE CAUTION! To avoid possible damage to the tonneau cover and convertible top, do not allow the convertible top to remain in the suspended position, the hydraulic pressure will allow the top and the tonneau cover to cancel this operation. The pins must be pressed to lower.
Owner's Manual
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.... 6. The rear of these steps will prevent the top from operating with the convertible top switch and will cause an audible information signal to fold. A single audible signal will sound to begin top operation. As soon as the top is free, rotate the latch handle counterclockwise just over ... quarter turn and push it up on the rear of the convertible top switch to indicate completion of approximately 8 inches (200 mm). Push down on the convertible top latch handle to create a gap between the header and top of the top opening operation. Hold the switch down . 5. Push up into...
.... 6. The rear of these steps will prevent the top from operating with the convertible top switch and will cause an audible information signal to fold. A single audible signal will sound to begin top operation. As soon as the top is free, rotate the latch handle counterclockwise just over ... quarter turn and push it up on the rear of the convertible top switch to indicate completion of approximately 8 inches (200 mm). Push down on the convertible top latch handle to create a gap between the header and top of the top opening operation. Hold the switch down . 5. Push up into...
Owner's Manual
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...to raise the windows. To prevent mildew, the convertible top must never be closed . Doing so may result in the vertical position. 2. To Raise The Top: 1. The tonneau cover must be dry before lowering it within 2 seconds to push the convertible top switch down or push it into the storage ...sure the decklid is closed /opened later using the power window switches. Do not lower a frozen convertible top until thawed and dry. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 57 NOTE: Once the top is lowered and the audible signal is heard, you can also be used as a seating area...
...to raise the windows. To prevent mildew, the convertible top must never be closed . Doing so may result in the vertical position. 2. To Raise The Top: 1. The tonneau cover must be dry before lowering it within 2 seconds to push the convertible top switch down or push it into the storage ...sure the decklid is closed /opened later using the power window switches. Do not lower a frozen convertible top until thawed and dry. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 57 NOTE: Once the top is lowered and the audible signal is heard, you can also be used as a seating area...
Owner's Manual
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... the header. 4. At the completion of the top is pressed down from the header. 58 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Turn the ignition key to the ON/RUN position and press down ..., they will lower as soon as the convertible switch is properly latched, an udible warning will then close and the rear of the convertible top switch. The tonneau cover will open, and the top will sound. 5. Pull the latch handle and convertible top down on the front of the top will sound. Push the latch handle release...
... the header. 4. At the completion of the top is pressed down from the header. 58 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 3. Turn the ignition key to the ON/RUN position and press down ..., they will lower as soon as the convertible switch is properly latched, an udible warning will then close and the rear of the convertible top switch. The tonneau cover will open, and the top will sound. 5. Pull the latch handle and convertible top down on the front of the top will sound. Push the latch handle release...
Owner's Manual
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...and locked, or fully lowered into the cargo compartment. The top is folded forward to increase the cargo compartment capacity. NOTE: The convertible top switch indicator will light up to the decklid trim. 3 CAUTION! Once the top has been raised and locked, the cargo compartment divider can... by long items being put into its storage compartment. 8. To prevent possible accidents, drive the vehicle only with the convertible top either completely closed position. Follow the steps shown on the label affixed to the stored position. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 59...
...and locked, or fully lowered into the cargo compartment. The top is folded forward to increase the cargo compartment capacity. NOTE: The convertible top switch indicator will light up to the decklid trim. 3 CAUTION! Once the top has been raised and locked, the cargo compartment divider can... by long items being put into its storage compartment. 8. To prevent possible accidents, drive the vehicle only with the convertible top either completely closed position. Follow the steps shown on the label affixed to the stored position. UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE 59...
Owner's Manual
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...signal is heard Roof reaches fully open position Roof reaches fully closed position Convertible top switch lamp Decklid open flashes slowly and a slow audible beep is present. 60 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Convertible Top Lamp and Audible Signal Chart Below is a table containing all of the... visual and audible signals that can be seen or heard during the tops operation or if a fault is heard Cargo compartment divider not...
...signal is heard Roof reaches fully open position Roof reaches fully closed position Convertible top switch lamp Decklid open flashes slowly and a slow audible beep is present. 60 UNDERSTANDING THE FEATURES OF YOUR VEHICLE Convertible Top Lamp and Audible Signal Chart Below is a table containing all of the... visual and audible signals that can be seen or heard during the tops operation or if a fault is heard Cargo compartment divider not...
Owner's Manual
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...speed greater than 9 mph (15 km/h) during top operation Top operation suspended longer than 10 minutes General top control module fault Operating controls for the heating and air conditioning systems, power windows, power mirrors, convertible top switch (if equipped), and the automatic transmission program... program (ESP), hazard flashers, central locking, rear defroster and towing alarm. In addition, there are also located in the console. 3 Convertible top switch lamp flashes rapidly CONSOLE FEATURES The console has a power outlet/cigar lighter, an ash tray with a coin holder, a cupholder,...
...speed greater than 9 mph (15 km/h) during top operation Top operation suspended longer than 10 minutes General top control module fault Operating controls for the heating and air conditioning systems, power windows, power mirrors, convertible top switch (if equipped), and the automatic transmission program... program (ESP), hazard flashers, central locking, rear defroster and towing alarm. In addition, there are also located in the console. 3 Convertible top switch lamp flashes rapidly CONSOLE FEATURES The console has a power outlet/cigar lighter, an ash tray with a coin holder, a cupholder,...
Owner's Manual
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... the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank is inside the vehicle, plus the load on the convertible top. Be sure that is filled. • Never add fuel to the convertible top, DO NOT carry any smoking materials lit in the following chart and on the ground outside the vehicle while...
... the vehicle when the gas cap is removed or the tank is inside the vehicle, plus the load on the convertible top. Be sure that is filled. • Never add fuel to the convertible top, DO NOT carry any smoking materials lit in the following chart and on the ground outside the vehicle while...
Owner's Manual
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flasher ...172 If Your Engine Overheats ...172 TIREFIT Tire Repair And Jacking ...174 ▫ TIREFIT ...174 ▫ Preparations For Jacking ...177 ▫ Jack Location And Instructions ...178 Jump-Starting The Battery ...181 Driving On Slippery Surfaces ...183 ▫ Traction ...184 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ...184 Towing A Disabled Vehicle ...185 ▫ Towing Eyes ...186 ▫ Tow-Away Alarm ...188 Convertible Top Emergency Operation ...189 ▫ Relieving Hydraulic Pressure ...190 6
WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES CONTENTS Hazard Warning Flasher ...172 If Your Engine Overheats ...172 TIREFIT Tire Repair And Jacking ...174 ▫ TIREFIT ...174 ▫ Preparations For Jacking ...177 ▫ Jack Location And Instructions ...178 Jump-Starting The Battery ...181 Driving On Slippery Surfaces ...183 ▫ Traction ...184 Freeing A Stuck Vehicle ...184 Towing A Disabled Vehicle ...185 ▫ Towing Eyes ...186 ▫ Tow-Away Alarm ...188 Convertible Top Emergency Operation ...189 ▫ Relieving Hydraulic Pressure ...190 6
Owner's Manual
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... the glovebox is a complicated and technically demanding procedure. Close the convertible top manually in the vertical position? Otherwise, visit an authorized DaimlerChrysler Dealer. Manually closing the convertible top is required for this job. 6 CAUTION! WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 189 CONVERTIBLE TOP EMERGENCY OPERATION If the convertible top cannot be performed with great care by two people. Start...
... the glovebox is a complicated and technically demanding procedure. Close the convertible top manually in the vertical position? Otherwise, visit an authorized DaimlerChrysler Dealer. Manually closing the convertible top is required for this job. 6 CAUTION! WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 189 CONVERTIBLE TOP EMERGENCY OPERATION If the convertible top cannot be performed with great care by two people. Start...
Owner's Manual
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...push down on the switch for 5 seconds. 4. Do not place your hands near the convertible top frame, upper windshield area, or the convertible top storage compartment while the convertible top is closed while raising the convertible top manually to the "ON" position. 2. Turn the ignition "OFF" and continue to ...that position. 3. Serious personal injury may occur. CAUTION! WARNING! Turn the ignition key off. WARNING! Push down on the convertible top switch and hold in that the decklid is being raised and locked. 190 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Relieving Hydraulic Pressure NOTE...
...push down on the switch for 5 seconds. 4. Do not place your hands near the convertible top frame, upper windshield area, or the convertible top storage compartment while the convertible top is closed while raising the convertible top manually to the "ON" position. 2. Turn the ignition "OFF" and continue to ...that position. 3. Serious personal injury may occur. CAUTION! WARNING! Turn the ignition key off. WARNING! Push down on the convertible top switch and hold in that the decklid is being raised and locked. 190 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES Relieving Hydraulic Pressure NOTE...
Owner's Manual
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Pull up hard on the bolt between the backrest and the tonneau cover. Open the tonneau cover and secure it may fall back into the convertible top storage compartment. 4. Turn the wrench in the upright position. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 191 3. Unlock the storage compartment by placing the tool on the upper section of the convertible top to move it out of the convertible top as it in the direction of the arrow to its storage compartment. 6 NOTE: Do not let go of its stop and remove the tool. 5.
Pull up hard on the bolt between the backrest and the tonneau cover. Open the tonneau cover and secure it may fall back into the convertible top storage compartment. 4. Turn the wrench in the upright position. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 191 3. Unlock the storage compartment by placing the tool on the upper section of the convertible top to move it out of the convertible top as it in the direction of the arrow to its storage compartment. 6 NOTE: Do not let go of its stop and remove the tool. 5.
Owner's Manual
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WARNING! 192 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. The tonneau cover must lock in the first notch of the convertible top in the convertible top frame areas. Do not place your hands in its vertical position. 9. Do not place the convertible top frame onto windshield header. Serious personal injury may occur. 7. Close the tonneau cover by placing hands near the edges (arrows) and slowly lowering it. Place the rear window section of the compartment cover catch. Move the convertible top toward the windshield header. 8.
WARNING! 192 WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 6. The tonneau cover must lock in the first notch of the convertible top in the convertible top frame areas. Do not place your hands in its vertical position. 9. Do not place the convertible top frame onto windshield header. Serious personal injury may occur. 7. Close the tonneau cover by placing hands near the edges (arrows) and slowly lowering it. Place the rear window section of the compartment cover catch. Move the convertible top toward the windshield header. 8.
Owner's Manual
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Lower the rear window section of the arrow to its stop and remove the tool. 11. Press latch handle release button and fold down and lock into the tonneau cover. 6 12. Turn the wrench in the direction of the convertible top down the locking latch handle. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 193 10. Lock the convertible top storage compartment by placing the tool on the bolt between the backrest and the tonneau cover.
Lower the rear window section of the arrow to its stop and remove the tool. 11. Press latch handle release button and fold down and lock into the tonneau cover. 6 12. Turn the wrench in the direction of the convertible top down the locking latch handle. WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES 193 10. Lock the convertible top storage compartment by placing the tool on the bolt between the backrest and the tonneau cover.