2008 BMW M6 Owner's Manual - Page 42

Opening and closing After switching off ignition You can still operate the windows with the remote control removed or the ignition switched off for approx. 1 minute, as long as neither of the doors has been opened. Here are a few tips for getting the maximum pleasure from your Convertible: > It is advisable to close the convertible top when the vehicle is parked. The closed convertible top not only protects the passenger compartment from unforeseen weather damage, it also provides a certain amount of protection from theft. Nonetheless, even if the convertible top is closed, only keep valuables in the locked luggage compartment. > Do not attach luggage rack systems to the convertible top. In order to avoid damage, do not move the convertible top at temperatures below + 147/-10 6. 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 move the convertible top unless the vehicle is stationary.< If you have initiated top movement 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 volume so that a partial vacuum in the vehicle does not occur.< Pinch protection system If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a window closes, the closing action is interrupted and the window reopens slightly. Despite the pinch protection system, inspect the window's travel path prior to closing it, as the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as thin objects, and the window would continue closing. Do not install any accessories in the range of movement of the windows, otherwise the pinch protection system will be impaired. Convertible: the rear side windows and rear window are not equipped with a pinch protection system. Therefore, watch the rear side windows and the rear window during closing, otherwise injuries can occur.< Closing without pinch protection system In case of danger from outside or if, for example, ice on the window prevents normal closing, proceed as follows: 1. Pull the switch beyond the resistance point and hold. The pinch protection system is limited and the window opens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain value. 2. Pull the switch beyond the resistance point and hold again within approx. 4 seconds. The window closes without the pinch protection system. Convertible: top The fully automatic convertible top combines secure weather protection with simple and convenient operation. 40 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 244 - © 08/07 BMW AG