Convertible top – BMW M3 Convertible 2004 User Manual

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2. Ensure that the convertible top com-

partment panel in the luggage com-
partment is folded down, see
page

; otherwise, it will not be

possible to open the convertible top

3. Make sure that the luggage compart-

ment lid is closed

4. Press and hold the corresponding

button for convertible top operation.

The luggage compartment lid can-
not be opened while the convert-

ible top is in motion.

During convertible top operation
the rear window moves toward the

passenger compartment. To prevent
injuries, make sure that the closing path
of the convertible top is unobstructed.

After having been stored for an
extended period of time in the

convertible top compartment, e.g. dur-
ing 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.
If the convertible top should halt right
before the closing phase is completed,
press against the front part of the con-
vertible 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

> The red indicator lamp is lit whenever

the convertible top is in motion. It
goes out as soon as the opening or
closing operation has been com-
pleted

> If the red indicator lamp flashes after

the button is released, the convertible
top has not yet been opened or
closed completely. You can resume
operation in the desired direction by
pressing the button again

> If the yellow indicator lamp lights up

continuously with the button pressed,
the convertible top compartment
panel has been raised and the top
cannot be moved.

The side windows move down slightly
whenever the button for operating the
convertible top is pressed.

They will go back up if you keep holding
the button down for more than
2 seconds after the opening or closing
process has been completed and the
indicator lamp has gone out.

Interruption

The convertible top stops moving
immediately when the button is
released. You can resume operation in
the desired direction by pressing the
button again

Do not close the side windows
using the power window switches

if the convertible top has not been
closed completely. Otherwise, the side
windows may not seal properly with the
rubber seals of the convertible top.

If the opening or closing operation is
interrupted by releasing the buttons,
the convertible top remains in the
respective position for 15 minutes
before it slowly moves into a stable
position. The operation can be contin-
ued by pressing the buttons.

Convertible top

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