2010 BMW 128 Owner's Manual - Page 38

Opening and closing After switching off the ignition When the remote control is removed or the ignition is switched off, you can still operate the windows 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.< Convenient operation For information on Convenient operation via the remote control or the door lock, refer to page 27 or 29. For information on Convenient closing with Comfort Access, refer to Locking on page 33. Pinch protection system If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a power window closes, the closing action is interrupted and the window reopens slightly. Despite the pinch protection system check and clear the window's travel path prior to closing it; otherwise, 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 that might interfere with window movement. Otherwise, the pinch protection system could be impaired. Convertible: the rear windows are not equipped with pinch protection. Therefore, watch them closely when closing to avoid personal injury.< 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. Do not close the sliding visor forcibly with the roof in the raised position, as this would damage the mechanism.< 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. For information on Convenient operation via the remote control or the door lock, refer to page 27 or 29. For information on Convenient closing Closing without pinch protection If there is an external danger, or if ice on the windows, etc., prevents you from closing the windows normally, proceed as follows: 1. Pull the switch past the resistance point and hold it there. Pinch protection is limited and 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. 36 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 846 - © 08/09 BMW AG