BMW 2012 3 Series M3 Сoupe User Manual

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Controls

Opening and closing

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.

Before moving the hardtop, make sure
that there are no objects on or next to the

cargo area partition, the storage compartment
on the left side of the cargo area is closed, and
the maximum loading height in the cargo area
has not been exceeded; otherwise, damage
may occur.

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

In the following situations, a message appears
on the Control Display or an acoustic signal
sounds in addition to the LED lighting up:

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.

Convenient opening and closing with
remote control or via door lock

Refer to pages

and