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INSTRUCTIONS TABLE

Depressurized hydraulic system or released state:
  • Turn ignition lock to "0" position.
  • System rendered depressurized after 10 minutes
Hydraulic system has no or only very low pressure
Emergency actuation:
  • Convertible top is opened or closed by hand
  • Always move convertible top with aid of a second person
Observe Point 3
Closed system:
  • All lines are connected
No "short circuit" of leads possible
> No quick-connect couplings
Function test:
  • Open and close convertible top several times (min. 3 times)
  • Check fluid level in hydraulic unit; if necessary, top up fluid
Refer to brief instruction 54 34 001 Checking Function Of EH Convertible Top 
Function test:
  • Checking of convertible top function if possible on removed convertible top
Convertible top must be secured!
Move 2-3 times
Convertible top stowed:
  • Convertible top fully open (folded together)
When the convertible top is installed, it is in the closed convertible top compartment