BMW 135i Convertible 2008 - Manual (Page 43)

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The following tips will enhance your driving
pleasure in your convertible:
> It is advisable that you close the convertible
top when you park the vehicle. Not only
does the closed top protect the vehicle inte-
rior against unanticipated weather damage,
it also offers a certain amount of theft pro-
tection. However, even when the top is
closed, valuables should only be stored in
the locked cargo bay.
> Do not attach roof-mounted luggage sys-
tems to the convertible top.
> When opening a wet top, e.g. after driving in
the rain, water may drip into the cargo bay. If
necessary, remove items from the cargo
bay beforehand to avoid water stains or soil-
ing.
At temperatures below +14 7/–106, do
not move the convertible top or damage
may occur.
Do not keep the convertible top in the convert-
ible top box for longer than one day if it is wet,
otherwise the moisture may cause damage.
Do not place objects on the convertible top, as
otherwise they may fall off when you operate
the convertible top and cause damage or injury.
Never move the convertible top when the roll-
over protection system is in the activated posi-
tion.
Always fully complete a convertible top move-
ment. Driving with the convertible top incom-
pletely opened or closed can result in damage
or injury.
Do not reach into the mechanism during the
opening or closing procedure. Keep children
away from the opening/closing path of the con-
vertible top.
For safety reasons, only move the convertible
top when the vehicle is stationary, if possible.
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The convertible top swings upward when
opening and closing. When operating the
convertible top in a garage, under a bridge, etc.,
ensure that there are at least 6 ft 7 in/2 m of
headroom, otherwise the vehicle may be dam-
aged.
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Before opening and closing
> Comply with the safety precautions
described above.
> Ensure that the cargo bay partition is folded
down and engaged on both sides, refer to
page
109 , otherwise it will not be possible
to open the convertible top.
> Ensure that the cargo does not press
against the cargo bay partition from below.
> Ensure that the luggage compartment lid is
closed.
Opening and closing
Convertible top operation with convenient
access, refer also to page
30 .
As of radio readiness, refer to page 58 :
If possible, conserve the battery by only
operating the convertible top when the
engine is running.
Before closing the convertible top, remove all
foreign objects from the windshield frame as
these could prevent the hardtop from closing
properly.
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1 Push button: close convertible top
2 Push button: open convertible top
3 LEDs
The side windows move down slightly
when the buttons for convertible top
operation are pressed. <
Operation while driving
You can open or close the convertible top while
driving, as long as the car is not moving faster
than approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.
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