2009 BMW M3 Owner's Manual - Page 42
2009 BMW M3 Manual
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Opening and closing Interruption The automatic sequence of movements is interrupted if the switch for hardtop operation is released. The sequence can be continued in the desired direction by pushing or pulling the switch. A hardtop that is not fully opened or closed is a safety hazard. Do not interrupt and resume the closing procedure several times in close succession as this could damage the mechanism.< If the hardtop is not fully opened or closed, the luggage compartment lid cannot be opened and the windows cannot be moved.< 2. Press together the top and bottom parts of the wind deflector until the catch engages, arrow 2. Convenient operation with remote control or via door lock Refer to pages 28 and 30. 3. Push the fastening pin, arrow 3, into the opening provided on the right side of the vehicle until it snaps into place. Remove the protective caps beforehand, if necessary. 4. Push the fastening pin, arrow 4, into the opening provided on the left side of the vehicle until it snaps into place. Wind deflector* The wind deflector keeps air movements in the passenger compartment to a minimum when the hardtop is open and provides an even more comfortable ride, particularly at high speeds. Installation The wind deflector is stored in a protective cover in the cargo bay. Brief instructions for operation can be found on the protective cover. 1. Remove the wind deflector from the protective cover and unfold it, arrows 1. 5. Turn the rotary handle in the direction of arrow 5 as far as the first stop to insert the right fastening pin into the holders. 6. Turn the rotary handle in the direction of arrow 6 as far as the symbol to insert the left fastening pin into the holders. 7. Fold up the top section of the wind deflector. With the wind deflector installed: do not recline the front-seat backrests too far if the seat is to be slid all the way back, as this would damage the wind deflector.< Only turn the rotary handle within the range between the two symbols, otherwise the cable system inside the wind deflector could be damaged.< 40 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 600 999 - © 08/08 BMW AG