Get Controls -> Opening and closing Guide for BMW 1 Series 4 Door First Generation (2004-2011)

Opening and closing

New remote controls

Remote control

Your BMW center can supply new remote con-

trols with integrated keys as additional units or

as replacements in the event of loss.

Personal Profile

The concept

You can set many of your BMW's functions to

suit your personal needs and preferences.

Without any action on your part, Personal Pro-

file ensures that most of these settings are

stored for the remote control currently in use.

When you unlock the car, the remote control

used for the purpose is recognized and the set-

tings stored for it are called up and imple-

mented.

Each remote control contains a rechargeable

battery that is automatically recharged when it

is in the ignition lock while the car is being

driven. Use each remote control at least twice a

year for longer road trips in order to maintain the

batteries' charge status. In cars with Comfort

Access*, the remote control contains a

replaceable battery, refer to page 34.

This means that your personal settings will be

activated for you, even if in the meantime your

car was used by someone else with another

remote control and the corresponding settings.

The individual settings are stored for a maxi-

mum of four remote controls. They are stored

for two remote controls if Comfort Access* is in

use.

The settings called up and implemented when

the car is unlocked depend on which remote

control is used to unlock the car, refer to Per-

sonal Profile, next column.

In addition, information about service require-

ments is stored in the remote control, refer to

Service data in the remote control, page 203.

Personal Profile settings

Integrated key

For more information on specific settings, refer

to the specified pages.

>

Programming the Programmable memory

keys, refer to page 20

Response of the central locking system

when the car is unlocked, refer to page 27

Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to

page 30

Automatic call-up* of the driver's seat posi-

tion, refer to page 48

Press button 1 to release the key.

The integrated key fits the following locks:

Triple turn signal activation, refer to

page 60

>

Driver's door, refer to page 29

Convertible: glove compartment, refer to

page 99

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>

Settings for the display on the Control Dis-

play and in the instrument cluster:

>

Via the door lock*

In cars with Comfort Access*, via the han-

dles on the driver's and front passenger

doors

> 12h/24h format of the clock, refer to

page 69

> Date format, refer to page 71

In addition, if the remote control is used, the

welcome lamps*, interior lamps and the door's

courtesy lamps* are switched on or off. The

alarm system* is also armed or disarmed.

For further details on the alarm system*, refer

to page 32.

> Brightness of the Control Display, refer

to page 74

> Language of the Control Display, refer to

page 73

> Units of measure for fuel consumption,

distance covered/remaining distances,

and temperature, refer to page 67

Operating from inside

By means of the button for central locking, refer

to page 30.

>

Show visual warning for Park Distance Con-

trol PDC, refer to page 75

In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the

central locking system unlocks automatically. In

addition, the hazard warning flashers and inte-

rior lamps come on.

Light settings:

> Welcome lamps, refer to page 86

> Pathway lighting, refer to page 87

> Daytime running lights, refer to page 87

> High-beam assistant*, refer to page 88

Opening and closing:

Using the remote control

Persons or animals in a parked vehicle

could lock the doors from the inside. You

should therefore take the remote control with

you when you leave the vehicle so that the latter

can be opened from outside.<

>

Automatic climate control: activating/deac-

tivating AUTO program, cooling function

and automatic recirculated-air control, set-

ting temperature, air volume and distribu-

tion, refer to page 92 ff

Entertainment:

> Tone control, refer to page 136

Convertible: to operate the convertible

top with the remote control, the doors and

trunk lid must be closed and the cargo area par-

tition must be folded down and engaged on

both sides. Refer also to page 40.<

> Speed-dependent volume control, refer

to page 136

Central locking system

Unlocking

The concept

Press the

button.

The central locking system functions when the

driver's door is closed.

The interior lamps, the courtesy lamps* and the

welcome lamps come on.

The system simultaneously engages and

releases the locks on the following:

Setting unlocking characteristics

You can set whether only the driver's door or

the entire vehicle is to be unlocked when the

button is pressed for the first time.

>

Doors

Trunk lid

Fuel filler flap

1. "Settings"

2. "Door locks"

Operating from outside

>

Via the remote control

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3. "Unlock button"

Hold the

button down.

The convertible top and the windows are

closed.

Watch during the closing process to

ensure that no one is injured. Releasing

the button interrupts the closing process.<

Switching on interior lamps

While the car is locked:

Press the

button.

You can also use this function to locate your

vehicle in parking garages etc.

4. Select a menu item:

> "All doors"

Press the

entire vehicle.

button once to unlock the

Unlocking the trunk lid

Press the

button for a longer period.

> "Driver's door only"

The trunk lid opens a short distance, regardless

of whether it was locked or unlocked.

Pressing the

button once unlocks

the driver's door and fuel filler flap.

Press the button twice to unlock the

entire vehicle.

The trunk lid swings backward and up

when opened. Ensure that there is suffi-

cient clearance.

To avoid locking yourself out by accident, do

not place the remote control in the cargo area.

A previously locked trunk lid is locked again

after closing.

5. Press the controller.

Coupe: Convenient opening

Hold the

button down.

The windows and the glass roof* are opened.

Before and after each trip, check that the trunk

lid has not been inadvertently unlocked.<

Convertible: Convenient opening*

When you are close to the vehicle, the remote

control for Comfort Access can be used to open

the convertible top and windows.

Confirmation signals

You can activate or deactivate the confirmation

signals.

Hold the

button down.

1. "Settings"

The windows and the convertible top are

opened provided that the doors are closed.

2. "Door locks"

3. "Flash when lock/unlock"

If you continue pressing the

dows move up.

button, the win-

Watch during the opening process to

ensure that no one is injured. Releasing

the button interrupts the opening process.<

Locking

Press the

button.

Convertible: Convenient closing*

4. Press the controller.

When you are close to the vehicle, the remote

control for Comfort Access can be used to

close the convertible top and windows.

Flashing when locking/unlocking the vehi-

cle is switched on.

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Malfunctions

Opening and closing:

Using the door lock

The remote control may malfunction due to

local radio waves. If this occurs, unlock and lock

the car at the door lock with the integrated key.

Coupe: in vehicles without an alarm system* or

Comfort Access*, only the driver's door can be

unlocked and locked using the integrated key in

the door lock.

If the car can no longer be locked with a remote

control, the battery in the remote control is dis-

charged. Use the remote control on an

extended trip to recharge the battery, refer to

page 26. The remote control for Comfort

Access contains a battery that may have to be

changed, refer to page 34.

You can set the way in which the car is

unlocked, refer to page 27.

Coupe

For US owners only

In vehicles without an alarm system* or

Comfort Access*, only the driver's door

can be locked via the door lock.<

The transmitter and receiver units comply with

part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communications

Commission regulations. Operation is gov-

erned by the following:

To lock both doors, the fuel filler flap and the

trunk lid together:

FCC ID:

1. With the doors closed, lock the vehicle

using the button for the central locking sys-

tem in the interior, refer to page 30.

LX8766S

LX8766E

LX8CAS

2. Unlock and open the driver's or front pas-

senger door, refer to page 30.

Compliance statement:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

3. Lock the vehicle.

> Lock the driver's door using the inte-

grated key in the door lock, or

>

This device must not cause harmful inter-

ference, and

> press down the lock button of the front

passenger door and close the door from

the outside.

>

this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Convenient operation*

Any unauthorized modifications or

changes to these devices could void the

user's authority to operate this equipment.<

Coupe: if the vehicle is equipped with an alarm

system* or Comfort Access*, you can also

operate the windows and glass roof* via the

door lock.

Convertible: you can operate the windows and

convertible top via the door lock.

Hold the key in the position for unlocking or

locking.

During each closing procedure, and when

opening the convertible top, watch the

process and ensure that no one becomes

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trapped. Releasing the key stops the opera-

tion.<

vehicle after a short time, unless a door

has been opened.

> "Lock after start. to drive"

The central locking system locks the

vehicle when you drive away.

Manual operation

In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can

lock and unlock the driver's door by turning the

integrated key to the corresponding limit posi-

tions in the door lock.

Opening and closing:

From inside

The function is switched on and is stored

for the remote control currently in use.

Unlocking and opening doors

>

Either unlock the doors together using the

button for the central locking system and

then pull the door handle above the armrest

or

This button serves to unlock or lock doors and

the trunk lid, but does not activate the anti-theft

system. The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.

>

pull on the door handle of each door twice:

the first time unlocks the door, the second

time opens it.

Automatic locking

Locking

You can also set the situations in which the car

locks:

>

Use the central locking button to lock all of

the doors simultaneously, or

1. "Settings"

>

press down the safety lock button of a door.

To prevent you from being locked out, the

open driver's door cannot be locked using

the lock button.

2. "Door locks"

3. Select the desired function:

> "Lock if no door is opened"

The central locking system locks the

Persons or animals in a parked vehicle

could lock the doors from the inside. You

should therefore take the remote control with

you when you leave the vehicle so that the latter

can be opened from outside.<

Trunk lid

In order to avoid damage, make sure there

is sufficient clearance before opening the

trunk lid.<

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Opening from inside

Locking separately

Push the switch in the direction of arrow 1.

The trunk lid is locked and cannot be unlocked

using the central locking system.

If you give the remote control without the inte-

grated key to someone else while the glove

compartment is locked, the trunk lid cannot be

opened. This is an advantage when valet park-

ing, for example. Locking the glove compart-

ment, refer to page 99.

Press the button: the trunk lid opens unless it

has been locked.

Unlocking separately

Push the switch in the direction of arrow 2.

Opening from outside

Emergency release

Press the button, see arrow, or the

button on

the remote control for a longer period. The

trunk lid opens slightly and can be swung

upward.

Pull the lever in the cargo area. The trunk lid is

unlocked.

In the event of a malfunction, please con-

tact your BMW center or a workshop that

works according to BMW repair procedures

with correspondingly trained personnel.<

Closing

Locking or unlocking separately

The handle recesses on the interior trim of the

trunk lid make it easier to pull down.

Make sure that the closing path of the

trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may

result.<

The switch is located in the glove compartment.

1

2

Locking the trunk lid

Unlocking the trunk lid

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Indicator lamp displays

Alarm system*

The concept

The vehicle alarm system responds:

>

When a door, the hood or the trunk lid is

opened

To movements inside the vehicle: interior

motion sensor, refer to page 32

When the car's inclination changes, for

instance if an attempt is made to jack it up

and steal the wheels or to raise it prior to

towing away: tilt alarm sensor, refer to

page 32

>

The indicator lamp under the inside rear-

view mirror flashes continuously: the sys-

tem is armed.

The indicator lamp flashes after locking:

doors, hood or trunk lid are not properly

closed. Even if you do not close the alerted

area, the system begins to monitor the

remaining areas, and the indicator lamp

flashes continuously after approx.

>

When there has been an interruption of

power supply from the battery

Depending on the market-specific version, the

alarm system briefly signals unauthorized entry

attempts by:

>

An acoustic alarm

10 seconds. The interior motion sensor and

the tilt alarm sensor are not activated.

Switching on* the hazard warning flashers

>

The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking:

your vehicle has not been disturbed while

you were away.

Arming and disarming

When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with

the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm

system is armed or disarmed at the same time.

If the indicator lamp flashes after unlocking

until the remote control is inserted in the

ignition, but for no longer than approx.

5 minutes: your vehicle has been disturbed

while you were away.

You can open the trunk lid using the

button

of the remote control even if the alarm system is

armed, refer to page 28. The lid is locked and

monitored again as soon as it is closed.

Tilt alarm sensor

The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm

system reacts, e.g. to attempts to steal a wheel

or tow the vehicle.

Panic mode

You can trigger the alarm system if you find

yourself in a dangerous situation.

Press the

button for at least three seconds.

Interior motion sensor

Coupe

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

Switching off an alarm

In order for the interior motion sensor to func-

tion properly, the windows and glass roof must

be completely closed*.

>

Unlock the car with the remote control, refer

to page 27, or

>

insert the remote control all the way into the

ignition lock.

Convertible

The interior of the car is monitored up to the

height of the seat cushions. Thus the alarm sys-

tem is activated together with the interior

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motion sensor even if the convertible top is

open. An alarm can be triggered unintentionally

by falling objects such as leaves, refer to Avoid-

ing unintentional alarms.

remote control currently in use is outside of

the vehicle.

>

The vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked

again until after approx. 2 seconds.

The engine can only be started when the

vehicle detects that the remote control cur-

rently in use is inside the vehicle.

Avoiding unintentional alarms

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sensor

may be switched off at the same time. This pre-

vents unintentional alarms, e.g. in the following

situations:

Comparison to the standard remote

control

>

In duplex garages

In general, there is no difference between using

Comfort Access or pressing the buttons on the

remote control to carry out the functions men-

tioned above. You should therefore first famil-

iarize yourself with the instructions on opening

and closing starting on page 26.

During transport on car-carrying trains,

boats/ships or on a trailer

>

When animals are to remain in the vehicle

Switching off tilt alarm sensor and

interior motion sensor

Special features regarding the use of Comfort

Access are described below.

Press the

button on the remote control

again as soon as the vehicle is locked.

If you notice a brief delay while opening or

closing windows, the glass roof or the

convertible top, the system is checking whether

a remote control is inside the vehicle. Please

repeat the opening or closing procedure, if nec-

essary.<

The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then

flashes continuously. The tilt alarm sensor and

the interior motion sensor are switched off until

the next time the vehicle is unlocked and subse-

quently locked again.

Unlocking

Comfort Access*

Comfort Access enables you to enter your vehi-

cle without needing to hold the remote control

in your hand. All you need to do is wear the

remote control close to your body, e.g. in your

jacket pocket. The vehicle detects the corre-

sponding remote control within the immediate

vicinity or in the passenger compartment.

Comfort Access supports the following func-

tions:

Grasp the handle on the driver's or front pas-

senger door completely, arrow 1. This corre-

>

Unlocking/locking the vehicle

Unlocking the trunk lid separately

Engine starting

sponds to pressing the

button.

Locking

Touch the surface, arrow 2, with your finger for

Convenient closing

approx. 1 second. This corresponds to pressing

the

button.

Functional requirement

To preserve the battery, please make

sure that the ignition and all electrical

>

The vehicle or the trunk lid can only be

locked when the vehicle detects that the

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consumers are switched off before locking the

vehicle.<

Malfunctions

Comfort Access may malfunction due to local

radio waves. If this happens, open and close the

vehicle via the buttons on the remote control or

using the integrated key. To start the engine

afterward, insert the remote control into the

ignition lock.

Coupe: Convenient closing

For Convenient closing, keep your finger on the

surface, arrow 2.

Convertible: window and convertible

top operation

Warning lamps

With the ignition at radio readiness or beyond,

you can open and close the windows and the

convertible top when a remote control is

located inside the vehicle.

The warning lamp in the instrument

cluster lights up when you attempt to

start the engine: the engine cannot

be started. The remote control is not inside the

vehicle or is malfunctioning. Take the remote

control with you inside the vehicle or have it

checked. If necessary, insert another remote

control into the ignition lock.

Unlocking the trunk lid separately

Press the button on the outside of the trunk lid.

This corresponds to pressing the

button.

The warning lamp in the instrument

cluster lights up while the engine is

running: the remote control is no

If the vehicle detects that a remote con-

trol has been accidentally left inside the

locked vehicle after the trunk lid is closed, the

lid will reopen. The hazard warning flashers

flash and a signal* sounds.<

longer inside the vehicle. After the engine is

switched off, the engine can only be restarted

within approx. 10 seconds.

The indicator lamp in the instrument

cluster comes on and a message

appears on the Control Display:

Switching on radio readiness

Radio readiness is switched on by pressing the

start/stop button, refer to page 55.

replace the battery in the remote control.

Do not depress the brake or the clutch;

otherwise, the engine will start immedi-

ately.<

Replacing the battery

The remote control for Comfort Access con-

tains a battery that will need to be replaced from

time to time.

Starting the engine

You can start the engine or switch on the igni-

tion when a remote control is inside the vehicle.

It is not necessary to insert a remote control into

the ignition lock, refer to page 55.

1. Take the integrated key out of the remote

control, refer to page 26.

Switching off the engine in cars with

automatic transmission

The engine can only be switched off when the

selector lever is in position P, refer to page 56.

To switch the engine off when the selector lever

is in position N, the remote control must be in

the ignition lock.

2. Remove the cover.

3. Insert the new battery with the plus side fac-

ing up.

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4. Press the cover on to close.

Individually

Take the old battery to a battery collec-

tion point or to your BMW center.<

Windows

To prevent injuries, watch the windows

while closing them.

Take the remote control out of the ignition

when you leave the car; otherwise, children

could operate the electric windows and possi-

bly injure themselves.<

>

Press the switch to the resistance point:

The window opens as long as you press the

switch.

Coupe: opening, closing

Press the switch beyond the resistance

point:

The window opens automatically. Press the

switch again to stop the opening move-

ment.

You can close the windows in the same manner

by pulling the switch. The rear windows cannot

be closed automatically.

Jointly

>

Press the switch to the resistance point:

The window opens as long as you press the

switch.

Press the switch beyond the resistance

point:

The window opens automatically. Press the

switch again to stop the opening move-

ment.

You can close the windows in the same manner

by pulling the switch.

>

Press the switch to the resistance point:

All windows open as long as you press the

switch.

Convertible: opening, closing

Press the switch beyond the resistance

point:

Window operation with Comfort Access, refer

also to page 28.

All windows open automatically. Press the

switch again to stop the opening move-

ment.

To close the side windows while driving,

either close the rear windows first or all

four windows together; otherwise, the windows

may not close tightly at high speeds.<

>

Pull the switch:

All windows close as long as you pull the

switch.

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After switching off the ignition

Coupe: glass roof*, electric

When the remote control is removed or the igni-

tion is switched off, you can still operate the

windows for approx. 1 minute as long as no

door has been opened.

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.

Raising

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 obstruc-

tions, such as thin objects, and the window

would continue closing.

Do not install any accessories that might inter-

fere 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.<

Press the switch.

>

The closed glass roof is raised and the slid-

ing 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 resis-

tance point.

Closing without pinch protection

If there is an external danger, or if ice on the win-

dows, etc., prevents you from closing the win-

dows normally, proceed as follows:

The glass roof and the sliding visor open

together as long as you hold the switch in

this position.

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.

>

Press the switch backwards past the resis-

tance point.

The glass roof and the sliding visor open

automatically. Briefly press the switch again

to stop the opening movement.

2. Pull the switch again past the resistance

point within approx. 4 seconds and hold it

there. The window closes without pinch

protection.

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

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with Comfort Access, refer to Locking on

page 33.

1. Unclip the front of the cover of the interior

lamps using the screwdriver from the

onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 209.

After switching off the ignition

When the remote control is removed or the igni-

tion is switched off, you can still operate the roof

for approx. 1 minute as long as no door has

been opened.

Pinch protection system

If the glass roof encounters an obstruction dur-

ing closing from approximately the middle of

the opening in the roof, or during closing from

the raised position, the closing movement is

interrupted and the glass roof is opened again

slightly.

2. On both sides, use the screwdriver to press

on the clip inside the opening.

Despite the pinch protection system

check and clear the roof's travel path prior

to closing it; otherwise, the safety system might

fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such

as very thin objects, and the roof would con-

tinue closing.<

Closing without pinch protection

If there is an external danger, press the switch

forward past the resistance point and hold it

there. The roof closes without pinch protection.

3. Remove the control unit.

4. Unplug the motor. Considerably less effort

will be required for manual operation.

Following interruptions in electrical

power supply

After a power failure, there is a possibility that

the glass roof can only be raised. The system

must be initialized. BMW recommends having

this work done by your BMW center.

Closing manually*

In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can

move the glass roof manually:

5. Insert the Allen wrench* supplied with the

onboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 209,

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into the opening provided. Move the glass

roof in the desired direction.

over protection system is in the activated posi-

tion.

Always fully complete a convertible top move-

ment. Driving with the convertible top incom-

pletely opened or closed can result in damage

or injury.

Do not reach into the mechanism during the

opening or closing procedure. Keep children

away from the opening/closing path of the con-

vertible top.

For safety reasons, only move the convertible

top when the vehicle is stationary, if possible.<

6. Reattach the lamp cover and reinstall the

control unit.

The convertible top swings upward when

opening and closing. When operating the

convertible top in a garage, under a bridge, etc.,

ensure that there are at least 6 ft 7 in/2 m of

headroom; otherwise, the vehicle may be dam-

aged.<

Convertible: top

The fully automatic top combines reliable

weather protection with simple and easy-to-

use operation.

Before opening and closing

>

Comply with the safety precautions

described above.

The following tips will enhance your driving

pleasure in your Convertible:

>

Ensure that the cargo area partition is

folded down and engaged on both sides,

refer to page 102; otherwise, it will not be

possible to open the convertible top.

>

It is advisable that you close the convertible

top when you park the vehicle. Not only

does the closed top protect the vehicle inte-

rior against unanticipated weather damage,

it also offers a certain amount of theft pro-

tection. However, even when the top is

closed, valuables should only be stored in

the locked cargo area.

>

Ensure that the cargo does not press

against the cargo area partition from below.

Ensure that the trunk lid is closed.

Opening and closing

>

Do not attach roof-mounted luggage sys-

tems to the convertible top.

Convertible top operation with Comfort Access,

refer also to page 28.

If the top is opened while it is wet, e.g. after

driving in the rain, water may drip into the

cargo area. If necessary, remove items from

the cargo area beforehand to avoid water

stains or soiling.

As of radio readiness, refer to page 55:

If possible, conserve the battery by only

operating the convertible top when the

engine is running.

At temperatures below +147/–106, do

not move the convertible top as this could

Before closing the convertible top, remove all

foreign objects from the windshield frame as

result in damage.

Do not keep the convertible top in the convert-

ible top box for longer than one day if it is wet;

otherwise, the moisture may cause damage.

Do not place objects on the convertible top, as

otherwise they may fall off when you operate

the convertible top and cause damage or injury.

Never move the convertible top when the roll-

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these could prevent the hardtop from closing

properly.<

>

If the right-hand LED lights up red when the

button is pressed, the cargo area partition is

raised, the trunk lid is not closed or there is a

malfunction. The convertible top cannot be

moved.

Interruption

The automatic sequence of movements is

interrupted if the button for the convertible top

operation is released. The sequence can be

continued in the desired direction by pushing or

pulling the buttons.

1

2

3

Push button: close convertible top

Push button: open convertible top

LEDs

If the opening or closing procedure is inter-

rupted for an extended period, the convertible

top remains in the raised position for approx.

10 minutes and then slowly moves to a stable

position.

The side windows move down when the

convertible top is opened.<

A convertible top that is not fully opened

or closed is a safety hazard.<

Operation while driving

If the convertible top is not fully opened or

closed, the trunk lid cannot be opened

and the windows cannot be moved.<

You can open or close the convertible top while

driving, as long as the car is not moving faster

than approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.

If you accelerate to over 30 mph/50 km/h while

the convertible top is moving, the procedure is

interrupted.

Convenient operation with remote

control or via door lock

Refer to pages 28 and 29.

When operating the convertible top while

driving, pay extra attention to the traffic to

avoid an accident. If possible, do not move the

convertible top while driving in reverse gear,

because your view to the rear is severely limited

during the procedure. Do not operate the con-

vertible top while driving in windy conditions.

Do not drive faster than 30 mph/50 km/h; other-

wise, damage to the vehicle can occur.<

Closing manually

Only close the convertible top manually if

it is absolutely necessary, and never open

it manually. The convertible top box cover can-

not be locked if there is an electrical defect and

would then open while the vehicle is in motion.

Incorrect handling can result in damage.<

Closing the convertible top manually should be

performed by two people. The rear seats must

not be occupied.

LEDs

>

While the convertible top is being operated,

the left LED lights up green. It goes out as

soon as the top is fully opened or closed.

In the following situations, a message appears

on the Control Display or an acoustic signal

sounds in addition to the LED lighting up:

>

If the right-hand LED flashes red when you

release the button, the opening or closing

action has not yet finished.

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do not close the convertible top box cover

completely.

Before closing

1. Open the trunk lid.

2. Take the screwdriver out of the onboard

vehicle tool kit, refer to page 209.

4. Lift out the front part of the convertible top,

arrows 4, on both sides and swing it for-

ward. At the same time keep the convertible

top box cover from closing, e.g. using your

shoulder.

3. If the convertible top is locked, release the

two button in the cargo area, arrows 1,

using the screwdriver and pull forcefully all

the way out. The convertible top box cover

is unlocked.

4. Close the trunk lid. After manually releasing

the convertible top box cover, it is no longer

possible to open the trunk lid.

Closing

1. Slide the protective cap, arrow 2, forward.

2. Slowly and smoothly open the convertible

5. Position the rear convertible top frame

upright, arrow 5, and close the convertible

top box cover, arrow 6. Then lower the rear

convertible top frame.

top box cover all the way, arrow 3.

3. The locking pins must have engaged com-

pletely. If they are still visible: close the con-

vertible top box cover as far as necessary

until the locking bolts engage audibly, then

slowly open the cover. During this process,

6. Together with another person, press down

the front convertible top frame from the out-

side and on both sides as far as possible.

7. Carefully remove the cover in the center of

the front convertible top frame using a

pointed object.

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Take the Allen wrench out of the onboard

literature pouch.

2. Press together the top and bottom parts of

the wind deflector until the catch engages,

arrow 2.

8. Attach the handle of the screwdriver to the

Allen wrench and insert the wrench into the

opening provided.

3. Position both locking pins of one side at the

openings provided for them.

9. Turn the Allen wrench all the way to the left,

arrow 7, until the front convertible top frame

is locked to the windshield frame. The rear

convertible top frame is automatically

4. Press the wind deflector into the openings,

arrows 3, overcoming the tension in the

springs, and push the free locking pin in the

same direction, arrow 4.

pressed down onto the convertible top box

cover and is sealed tight under tension.

5. Position the free locking pins at the corre-

sponding openings and let the spring ten-

sion lock the wind deflector in place, arrow

5.

The closing procedure must be fully com-

pleted; otherwise, injury or damage may

occur.<

Please contact your BMW center to have the

cause of the malfunction eliminated.

Wind deflector*

The wind deflector keeps air currents in the

passenger compartment at a low level when the

convertible top is down and provides for an

even more pleasant journey at higher speeds.

6. Fold up the top section of the wind deflec-

Installation

tor, arrow 6.

1. Remove the wind deflector from the protec-

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.<

tive cover and unfold it, arrows 1.

Removing the wind deflector

Proceed in the reverse order as used for instal-

lation.

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Folding

Slide the red release lever towards the middle of

the wind deflector and push the two halves

apart.

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