BMW Z4 Roadster 2.5i 2004 User Manual
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could keep the convertible top from closing
properly.
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Ignition key in position 1 or higher.
With the vehicle standing.
1.
Read and comply with the preceding
safety precautions
2.
Make sure that the convertible top com-
partment panel in the luggage compart-
ment is lowered; refer to page
. Oth-
erwise the convertible top cannot be
opened
3.
Ensure that the luggage compartment
lid is closed
4.
Press and hold the corresponding but-
ton for convertible top operation.
If the convertible top should halt right
before the closing phase is completed,
press against the front part of the convert-
ible top frame from the outside to help the
closing process along. Keep pressing the
button while doing so until the top starts up
again on its own.
Indicator lamps
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The red indicator lamp in the button will
light up while the convertible top is in
motion. It goes out as soon as the
opening or closing operation has been
completed
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If the red indicator lamp in the button
flashes after the button has been
released, then the opening or closing
operation has not yet been completed.
The sequence can be continued in the
desired direction by pressing this but-
ton
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If the yellow indicator lamp in the button
lights up continuously with the button
pressed, then the convertible top com-
partment panel is raised and the con-
vertible top cannot be moved.
The side windows will lower slightly when
you press the button for operating the con-
vertible top.
After the opening or closing operation, the
side windows will go back up if you keep
the button pressed for more than 2 sec-
onds after the indicator lamp has gone out.
Interruption
The automatic sequence will be interrupted
immediately if you release the button that
operates the top. The sequence can be
continued in the desired direction by press-
ing this button.
If the convertible top operation has
been interrupted, do not close the
side windows using the power window but-
tons. Otherwise the side windows may not
close properly against the rubber seal of
the convertible top.
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After the convertible top has been
stored for an extended period of time
in the convertible top compartment, e.g. in
the winter months because the hardtop was
being used, you may have to support the
convertible top by hand when closing it for
the first time.
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Convenience operation
Driver's door lock
.
To close manually in the event of
an electrical malfunction
1.
Pull out the handle in the luggage com-
partment as far as it will go
2.
Turn the handle by 90° until it engages
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