BMW 328i Coupe 2011 User Manual
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Opening and closing
When the vehicle is stationary and at radio
readiness or beyond, refer to page
If possible, conserve the battery by only
operating the retractable hardtop when
the engine is running.
Before closing the retractable hardtop, remove
all foreign objects from the windshield frame as
these could prevent the hardtop from closing
properly.
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1 Push button: open the retractable hardtop.
Pull button: close the retractable hardtop.
2 LEDs
The side windows move down when the
switch for hardtop operation is pulled or
pushed.
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LEDs
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While the hardtop is being operated, the left
LED lights up green. It goes out as soon as
the top is fully opened or closed.
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If the right-hand LED flashes red when you
release the switch, the opening or closing
action has not yet finished.
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If the right LED lights up red when the
switch is pressed, the cargo area partition is
folded up, the trunk lid is not closed, the
vehicle is standing on a strong incline or
there is a malfunction. The retractable hard-
top cannot be moved.
Interruption
The automatic sequence of movements is
interrupted if the switch for hardtop operation is
released. The sequence can be continued in
the desired direction by pushing or pulling the
switch.
A hardtop that is not fully opened or
closed is a safety hazard.
Do not interrupt and resume the closing proce-
dure several times in close succession as this
could damage the mechanism.
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If the hardtop is not fully opened or
closed, the trunk lid cannot be opened
and the windows cannot be moved.
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Convenient operation with remote
control or via door lock
Refer to pages
20
and
.
Wind deflector*
The wind deflector keeps air movements in the
passenger compartment to a minimum when
the hardtop is open and provides an even more
comfortable ride, particularly at high speeds.
Installation
The wind deflector is stored in a protective
cover in the cargo area. Brief instructions for
operation can be found on the protective cover.
1.
Remove the wind deflector from the protec-
tive cover and unfold it, arrows
1.
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