BMW 2012 3 Series M3 Сoupe User Manual

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Opening and closing

Controls

Wind deflector

The wind deflector keeps air movements in the
passenger compartment to a minimum when
the hardtop is open and provides an even more
comfortable ride, particularly at high speeds.

Installation

The wind deflector is stored in a protective
cover in the cargo area. Brief instructions for
operation can be found on the protective cover.

Remove the wind deflector from the protec-
tive cover and unfold it, arrows

Press together the top and bottom parts of
the wind deflector until the catch engages,
arrow

Push the fastening pin, arrow

3, into the

opening provided on the right side of the
vehicle until it snaps into place. Remove the
protective caps beforehand, if necessary.

Push the fastening pin, arrow

4, into the

opening provided on the left side of the
vehicle until it snaps into place.

Turn the rotary handle in the direction of
arrow

5 as far as the first stop to insert the

right fastening pin into the holders.

Turn the rotary handle in the direction of
arrow

6 as far as the

symbol to insert the

left fastening pin into the holders.

Fold up the top section of the wind deflec-
tor.

With the wind deflector installed: do not
recline the front-seat backrests too far if

the seat is to be slid all the way back, as this
would damage the wind deflector.

Only turn the rotary handle within the
range between the two symbols; other-

wise, the cable system inside the wind deflector
could be damaged.

Removing the wind deflector

Proceed in the reverse order as used for instal-
lation.
Protective caps are provided in the vehicle for
the holders of the wind deflector.