Mini 2010 Cooper Convertible - Manual (Page 34)

Open
ing and closing
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Interruption
A convertible top which is not completely
open or closed is hazardous.
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The automatic movement is immediately inter-
rupted when the button for the convertible top
operation is released. The procedure can be
continued in the desired direction by pressing
the appropriate button.
If the opening or closing procedure is inter-
rupted by releasing the respective button, the
convertible top stays in its current position for
several seconds before it slowly moves into a
more stable position. The procedure can be con-
tinued by pressing the appropriate button.
The opening and closing procedure is also inter-
rupted in case of a mechanical blockage. In this
case, in order to operate the convertible top
again:
1. Turn off the ignition and then switch it on
again.
2. Press the button to continue the procedure
in the desired direction.
Opening and closing procedure
Do not interrupt and restart the closing
procedure several times one after
another, or the convertible top mechanism
could be damaged.
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If the convertible top can be moved in only
one direction after several consecutive
attempts to operate it, the convertible top sys-
tem has overheated. Allow the system to cool
down for approx. 4 minutes.
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If the battery was disconnected, e.g. for
changing batteries or vehicle storage,
reinitialize the power windows, refer to page 29 .
Otherwise, the windows cannot be lowered or
the convertible top cannot be opened.
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Convenient operation
For convenient operation using the remote con-
trol, refer to page
19 ; for operation via the door
lock, refer to page 22 .
Manual closing in the event of an
electrical malfunction
Only close the convertible top manually if
it is absolutely necessary. Never open it
manually. Improper handling of the convertible
top can result in damage. The closing procedure
must be completely finished. Otherwise, dam-
age or injury could result.
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Before closing
1. Remove allen key and screwdriver from
vehicle tools, refer to page
125 .
2. Pry out luggage compartment lamp from
the left side trim using the screwdriver.
3. Use the screwdriver and turn the gold-col-
ored screw, see arrow, one and a half turns
in the direction of the arrow.
Releasing the convertible top
1. Push cover panel forward, see arrow 1.
2. In order to unlock the convertible top use
the allen key to loosen the screws of the
locking devices, see arrows 2.
3. Release the second side frame.
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