2008 BMW Z4 M Series Owner's Manual - Page 30
2008 BMW Z4 M Series Manual
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Opening and closing out. Every time you close the convertible top, keep the button pressed until the windows are completely closed; pinch protection will be suspended during this operation.< When the convertible top has been stored in the convertible top compartment for an extended period of time, e.g. in the winter months because the hardtop was being used, you may have to support the convertible top by hand when closing it for the first time. If the convertible top stops right before the closing phase is completed, press against the front part of the convertible top frame from the outside to help the closing process along. Keep pressing the button while doing so until the top starts moving on its own again.< Convenience operation Remote control Refer to page 19. Driver's door Refer to page 20. To close manually in the event of a malfunction 1. Pull out the handle in the cargo bay as far as it will go. Indicator lamps > The red LED in the button is lit while the convertible top is in motion. It goes out as soon as the opening or closing operation has been completed. > If the red LED in the button flashes after the button has been released, then the opening or closing operation has not yet been completed. The movement can be continued in the desired direction by pressing this button. > If the yellow LED in the button comes on when the button is pressed, the convertible top compartment panel in the cargo bay has been folded up. The convertible top cannot be moved. 2. Turn the handle 90° until it engages. 3. Grip the convertible top by its frame and guide it all the way to the windshield frame. Interruption The automatic sequence will be interrupted immediately if you release the button that operates the top. The sequence can be continued in the desired direction by pressing this button. Do not close the side windows using the power window buttons before the closing procedure has been completed. Otherwise the side windows may not close properly against the rubber seal of the convertible top.< 4. Pull out the cover panel that is in the center of the front convertible top frame. 28 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 0 014 500 - © 08/07 BMW AG