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General information

NOTE: Emergency actuation, see Repair instructions.

The emergency actuation is described in detail in the repair instructions.

IMPORTANT: There is no anti-trapping mechanism for the rear power windows.

The rear power windows have no anti-trapping mechanism.

This means there is also no one-touch control function for closing the rear windows.

NOTE: No convenience closing via the outside door handle electronics.

On vehicles with Comfort Access, convenience closing is not possible using the outside door handle electronics. Convenience closing is run via lock cylinders.

NOTE: Maintenance-free hydraulic fluid.

Because of its life-time oil filling, the hydraulic fluid does not have to be renewed. If the hydraulic fluid has to be topped up due to leakage, only the approved hydraulic fluid may be used. Only add hydraulic fluid up to the mark on the oil reservoir.

NOTE: If excessive noise is generated, bleed the hydraulic system.

If excessive noise is generated while the hardtop is moving, the hardtop must be opened and closed several times. This will automatically bleed the hydraulic system in the oil reservoir.