2009 BMW M3 Owner's Manual - Page 41

from the cargo bay beforehand to avoid water stains or soiling. Do not place any objects on the retractable hardtop or on the luggage compartment lid, otherwise they could fall during movements of the retractable hardtop and cause damage or injury. Never move the retractable hardtop when the rollover protection system is in the activated position. Driving when the hardtop is not fully opened or closed may result in damage or injury. Do not reach into the mechanism while the hardtop is opening or closing. Keep children away from the swiveling area of the retractable hardtop.< The retractable hardtop cannot be moved at temperatures below +147/-106. A message appears on the Control Display.< The retractable hardtop can only be opened and closed when the vehicle is stationary. To avoid causing damage, do not drive off until the hardtop has stopped moving.< Opening and closing When the vehicle is stationary and at radio readiness or beyond, refer to page 55: If possible, conserve the battery by only operating the retractable hardtop when the engine is running. Before closing the retractable hardtop, remove all foreign objects from the windshield frame as these could prevent the hardtop from closing properly.< 1 2 Push button: open the retractable hardtop. Pull button: close the retractable hardtop. LEDs Before opening and closing > Comply with the safety precautions described above. > Ensure that the cargo bay partition is folded down and engaged on both sides, refer to page 108, otherwise it will not be possible to open the retractable hardtop. > Do not place any objects next to or on the cargo bay partition and close the storage compartment on the left side of the cargo bay. > Do not exceed the maximum loading height under the cargo bay partition; refer to the label in the cargo bay showing a line indicating the maximum height. > Ensure that the luggage compartment lid is closed. > The vehicle should be parked on fairly level ground. Excessive angle is indicated by a lamp. LEDs In the following situations, a message appears on the Control Display or an acoustic signal sounds in addition to the LED lighting up: > While the hardtop is being operated, the left LED lights up green. It goes out as soon as the top is fully opened or closed. > If the right-hand LED flashes red when you release the switch, the opening or closing action has not yet finished. > If the right LED lights up red when the switch is pressed, the cargo bay partition is folded up, the luggage compartment lid is not closed, the vehicle is standing on a strong incline or there is a malfunction. The retractable hardtop cannot be moved. 39 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG Reference Mobility Communications Entertainment The side windows move down when the switch for hardtop operation is pulled or pushed.< Navigation Driving tips Controls At a glance