Convertible: top, Opening and closing – BMW 128i Convertible 2011 User Manual

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Opening and

closing

Insert the Allen wrench

supplied with the

onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page

213

into the opening provided. Move the glass
roof in the desired direction.

Reattach the lamp cover and reinstall the
control unit.

Convertible: top

The fully automatic top combines reliable
weather protection with simple and easy-to-
use operation.
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 area.

Do not attach roof-mounted luggage sys-
tems to the convertible top.

If the top is opened while it is wet, e.g. after
driving in the rain, water may drip into the
cargo area. If necessary, remove items from
the cargo area beforehand to avoid water
stains or soiling.

At temperatures below +14

7/–106, do

not move the convertible top as this could

result in damage.
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.

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.

Before opening and closing

Comply with the safety precautions
described above.

Ensure that the cargo area partition is
folded down and engaged on both sides,
refer to page

107

; otherwise, it will not be

possible to open the convertible top.

Ensure that the cargo does not press
against the cargo area partition from below.

Ensure that the trunk lid is closed.

Opening and closing

Convertible top operation with Comfort Access,
refer also to page

As of radio readiness, refer to page

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.