Power t op: ca nn ot b e use d
Power top not operating
This message wi ll appear in the display if the power top has been
deactivated for safety reasons or if there is a malfunction. Possible
causes are:
• vehicle speed t oo high: the power top operation is deactivated
for safety reasons if the vehic le is mov ing at a speed above 3 mph
(5 km/hi.
• battery voltage too low: the power top wil l not operate if the
battery voltage is too low . This is a precautionary feature to make
sure that the re is always enough battery power avai lable to start the
engine. The power top can be activated again once the engine has
been started and is running.
• overload cut-off: if the power top is operated repeatedly the
hydraulic actuator components will be severely stressed . In this
case the over load cut -off will safeguard the system against damage.
This safeguard deactiva tes the system fo r abou t 15 to 30 minutes.
After this time the power top can be operated again as usua l =>& .
• Malfunction: One possible cause of a malfunction is the fai lure
of a system component. In this case the power top can also be
manual ly operated =>
page 68. Turning off the ignition during the
opening or closing process may cause a malfunction. You can
correct this yourself =>
page 65.
Pow er to p no t sec ur e
Power top not locked in place
If the top has not opened or closed completely and the vehicle
moves then at a speed above 3 mph (5 km/h), this
warning will
appear in the instrument cluster display. Stop the vehicle. Open or
close the power top completely. The warning should disappear .
& WARNING
Never drive the car with a power top that is not securely locked in
place . If it is not firmly engaged , the top can be blown ope n by the
Contro ls and equip-
ment
Po w e r top
& WARNING (conti nued)
airstre am and cause injur ies and damage to the vehicle . - Risk of
crash ! •
Correcting a malfunction
Turning off the ignition durin g the opening or closing
process may cause a malfunction.
Fig. 57 Power top
cover in end posit ion
App ly the hand brake.
Sw itch t he igniti o n off .
Fold the powe r top cove r upward un t i l it engages.
Stow the power top in the powe r top compa rtment.
Tur n on the igni t ion.
Press or pull t he swi t ch for pow er top o peratio n
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page 62, f ig. 52 un t il the po we r top is f ull y clos ed or
open . a
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