2008 BMW M3 Owner's Manual - Page 32
2008 BMW M3 Manual
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Opening and closing the window reopens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain value. 2. Pull the switch again past the resistance point within approx. 4 seconds and hold it there. The window closes without pinch protection. For information on convenient operation via the remote control or door lock, refer to page 19 or 22. After switching off the ignition When the remote control is removed or the ignition is switched off, you can still operate the roof for approx. 1 minute as long as no door has been opened. Coupe: glass roof*, electric To prevent injuries, watch the glass roof while closing it. Take the remote control with you when you leave the car, otherwise children could operate the roof and possibly injure themselves.< Pinch protection system If the glass roof encounters an obstruction during closing from approximately the middle of the opening in the roof, or during closing from the raised position, the closing movement is interrupted and the glass roof is opened again slightly. Despite the pinch protection system check and clear the roof's travel path prior to closing it, otherwise the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as very thin objects, and the roof would continue closing.< Raising Press the switch. > The closed glass roof is raised and the sliding visor opens slightly. > The open glass roof automatically travels into the raised position. The sliding visor remains completely open. Closing without pinch protection If there is an external danger, press the switch forward past the resistance point. The roof closes without pinch protection. Following interruptions in electrical power supply After a power failure, there is a possibility that the glass roof can only be raised. The system must be initialized. BMW recommends having this work done by your BMW center. Opening, closing > Press the switch backwards to the resistance point. The glass roof and the sliding visor open together as long as you hold the switch in this position. > Press the switch backwards past the resistance point. The glass roof and the sliding visor open automatically. Briefly press the switch again to stop the opening movement. You can close the glass roof in a similar manner by pressing the switch forwards. The sliding visor remains open and can be closed by hand. 30 Closing manually* In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can move the glass roof manually: Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 960 - © 02/08 BMW AG