BMW 650i Coupe 2006 - Manual (Page 43)

Opening and
closing
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In order to avoid damage, do not operate
the convertible top at temperatures
below +14 7/–106.
Do not leave the convertible top in its storage
compartment for longer than one day when wet;
otherwise, damage from moisture can occur.
Do not place any objects on the convertible top;
otherwise, if the top were to be operated, these
objects could fall off and lead to damage or
injury.
Never move the convertible top when the roll-
over protection system is raised.
Driving without having completed the opening
or closing action can lead to damage or injury.
Do not place hands in the top mechanism dur-
ing the opening and closing action. Keep chil-
dren away from the travel path of the convert-
ible top.
For safety reasons, do not operate the convert-
ible top unless the vehicle is stationary.
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If you have initiated top operation with the
vehicle at a stop and then start to drive,
e.g. at a traffic light, you can continue the
initiated operation up to a speed of 20 mph/
30 km/h:
To do so, press and hold the corresponding
button.
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Partial vacuums that occur at higher
speeds in the passenger compartment
can make the convertible top flap. Use the auto-
matic climate control to increase the air supply
so that a partial vacuum in the vehicle does not
occur.
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Prior to opening and closing
> Read the safety precautions above carefully
and comply with them fully.
> Make sure that the convertible top com-
partment floor in the luggage compartment
is in the lowered position, refer to page
35 ;
otherwise, the convertible top cannot be
opened.
> Make sure that the luggage compartment
lid is closed.
Opening and closing
Ignition key in radio ready position or higher,
refer to page
58 , with the vehicle stationary:
To avoid putting excessive strain on the
battery, operate the convertible top only
when the engine is running, if possible.
Before closing the convertible top, remove for-
eign objects from the windshield frame, as
these might inhibit closing of the convertible
top.
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1 Closing
2 LED
3 Opening
When the button for operating the con-
vertible top is pressed, the side windows
move downward slightly and the rear window is
lowered completely.
If you hold down the button after the LED
2
goes out, then the windows travel upward
again.
If the convertible top is not completely open or
closed, then the luggage compartment lid can-
not be opened.
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LED
In the following situations, in addition to the
LED, a message is displayed on the Control
Display and an acoustic signal may sound:
> During convertible top operation, the LED
lights up green. It goes out as soon as the
opening or closing action is finished.
> If the LED flashes red when you release the
button, the opening or closing action has
not yet finished.
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