Opening and closing – BMW 335i Convertible 2010 User Manual

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Opening and

closing

The retractable hardtop can only be
opened and closed when the vehicle is

stationary. To avoid causing damage, do not
drive off until the hardtop has stopped mov-
ing.

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

102

; otherwise, it will not be

possible to open the retractable hardtop.

Do not place any objects next to or on the
cargo area partition and close the storage
compartment on the left side of the cargo
area.

Do not exceed the maximum loading height
under the cargo area partition; refer to the
label in the cargo area showing a line indi-
cating the maximum height.

Ensure that the trunk lid is closed.

The vehicle should be parked on fairly level
ground. Excessive angle is indicated by a
lamp.

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.

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.

LEDs

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.

If the right-hand LED flashes red when you
release the switch, the opening or closing
action has not yet finished.

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.

If the hardtop is not fully opened or
closed, the trunk lid cannot be opened

and the windows cannot be moved.