2006 BMW 6 Series Owner's Manual - Page 43

In order to avoid damage, do not operate the convertible top at temperatures below +147/-106. Do not leave the convertible top in its storage compartment for longer than one day when wet; otherwise, damage from moisture can occur. Do not place any objects on the convertible top; otherwise, if the top were to be operated, these objects could fall off and lead to damage or injury. Never move the convertible top when the rollover protection system is raised. Driving without having completed the opening or closing action can lead to damage or injury. Do not place hands in the top mechanism during the opening and closing action. Keep children away from the travel path of the convertible top. For safety reasons, do not operate the convertible top unless the vehicle is stationary.< If you have initiated top operation with the vehicle at a stop and then start to drive, e.g. at a traffic light, you can continue the initiated operation up to a speed of 20 mph/ 30 km/h: To do so, press and hold the corresponding button.< Partial vacuums that occur at higher speeds in the passenger compartment can make the convertible top flap. Use the automatic climate control to increase the air supply so that a partial vacuum in the vehicle does not occur.< Opening and closing Opening and closing Ignition key in radio ready position or higher, refer to page 58, with the vehicle stationary: To avoid putting excessive strain on the battery, operate the convertible top only when the engine is running, if possible. Before closing the convertible top, remove foreign objects from the windshield frame, as these might inhibit closing of the convertible top.< 1 2 3 Closing LED Opening When the button for operating the convertible top is pressed, the side windows move downward slightly and the rear window is lowered completely. If you hold down the button after the LED 2 goes out, then the windows travel upward again. If the convertible top is not completely open or closed, then the luggage compartment lid cannot be opened.< Prior to opening and closing > Read the safety precautions above carefully and comply with them fully. > Make sure that the convertible top compartment floor in the luggage compartment is in the lowered position, refer to page 35; otherwise, the convertible top cannot be opened. > Make sure that the luggage compartment lid is closed. LED In the following situations, in addition to the LED, a message is displayed on the Control Display and an acoustic signal may sound: > During convertible top operation, the LED lights up green. It goes out as soon as the opening or closing action is finished. > If the LED flashes red when you release the button, the opening or closing action has not yet finished. 42 Online Edition for Part-No. 01 41 0 159 709 © 09/05 BMW AG