Get Controls -> Opening and closing Guide for BMW M3 4 Door Fourth Generation (2007-2013)

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 convenient

access*, the remote control contains a replace-

able battery, refer to page 38.

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 convenient 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 below.

In addition, information about service require-

ments is stored in the remote control, refer to

Service data in the remote control, page 227.

Personal Profile settings

Integrated key

For more information on specific settings, refer

to the specified pages.

>

Assignment of programmable memory

keys, refer to page 21

Response of the central locking system

when the car is unlocked, refer to page 30

Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to

page 32

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

tion after unlocking, refer to page 49

Press button 1 to release the key.

The integrated key fits the following locks:

Programming buttons on the steering

wheel, refer to page 53

>

Glove compartment, refer to page 112

Driver's door, refer to page 32

MDrive*, refer to page 54

Luggage compartment lid, refer to page 33

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>

Calling up the preferred program of the M

Engine Dynamics Control POWER and

Electronic Damper Control EDC* when

starting the vehicle, refer to Key-dependent

settings on page 55

The system simultaneously engages and

releases the locks on the following:

>

Doors

Luggage compartment lid

Fuel filler door

>

Triple turn signal activation, refer to

page 68

Convertible: center armrest and glove com-

partment

Settings for the displays on the Control Dis-

play and in the instrument cluster:

Operating from outside

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

>

Via the remote control

page 82

Via the door lock

> Date format, refer to page 82

In cars with convenient access*, via the

handles on the driver's and front passen-

ger's doors

> Brightness of the Control Display, refer

to page 86

> Language on the Control Display, refer

The anti-theft system is also operated at the

same time. It prevents the doors from being

unlocked using the lock buttons or door han-

dles. 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 of the alarm system, refer to

page 35.

to page 85

> Units of measure for fuel consumption,

distance covered/remaining distances,

and temperature, refer to page 77

>

Show visual warning for Park Distance Con-

trol PDC*, refer to page 87

Light settings:

> Welcome lamps, refer to page 99

> Pathway lighting, refer to page 100

Operating from inside

> Daytime running lamps, refer to

By means of the button for central locking, refer

to page 32.

page 100

>

Automatic climate control: activating/deac-

tivating AUTO program, cooling function

and automatic recirculated-air control, set-

ting temperature, air flow rate and distribu-

tion, refer to page 104 ff

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.

Entertainment:

Opening and closing:

Using the remote control

> Audio volume, refer to page 163

> Tone control, refer to page 163

> Speed-dependent volume control, refer

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.<

to page 163

Central locking system

Convertible: to operate the retractable

hardtop with the remote control, the

The concept

doors and luggage compartment lid must be

closed and the cargo bay partition must be

The central locking system functions when the

driver's door is closed.

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folded down and engaged on both sides. Refer

also to page 41.<

Press the button twice to unlock the

entire vehicle.

Unlocking

Press the

button.

The interior lamps, the courtesy lamps* and the

welcome lamps come on.

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.

9. Press the controller.

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

The setting is stored for the remote control

currently in use.

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

Coupe: convenient opening

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Settings" and press the controller.

Hold the

button down.

The windows and the glass roof* are opened.

4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-

troller.

Convertible: convenient opening*

5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to

the uppermost field. Turn the controller

until "Door locks" is selected and press the

controller.

Within a range of approx. 13 ft/4 m from the

vehicle, you can open the retractable hardtop

using the remote control for convenient access.

Hold the

button down.

The windows and the retractable hardtop are

opened if the doors are closed.

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

6. Select "Central locking" and press the con-

troller.

Press the

button.

Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if

persons are inside the vehicle because it

cannot be unlocked from the inside without

special knowledge.<

7. Select "Unlock button" and press the con-

troller.

8. Select a menu item:

> "All doors"

Convertible: convenient closing*

Press the

button once to unlock the

entire vehicle.

Within a range of approx. 13 ft/4 m from the

vehicle, you can close the retractable hardtop

and the windows using the remote control for

convenient access.

> "Driver's door only"

Press the

button once to unlock only

the driver's door and the fuel filler door.

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Hold the

button down.

4. Press the

button for a longer period to

The retractable hardtop and the windows are

closed.

fold the retractable hardtop back in.

Setting confirmation signals

Watch during the closing process to

ensure that no one is injured. Releasing

the button interrupts the closing process.<

You can activate or deactivate the confirmation

signals.

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

Switching on interior lamps

1. Press the

button.

While the car is locked:

This opens the start menu.

Press the

button.

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Settings" and press the controller.

You can also use this function to locate your

vehicle in parking garages etc.

4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-

troller.

Unlocking the luggage compartment

lid

5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to

the uppermost field. Turn the controller

until "Door locks" is selected and press the

controller.

Press the

button for approx. 1 second.

The luggage compartment lid opens a short

distance, regardless of whether it was locked or

unlocked.

6. Select "Confirmation" and press the con-

troller.

The luggage compartment lid swings

backwards and up when opened. Ensure

that there is sufficient clearance. To avoid lock-

ing yourself out by accident, do not place the

remote control in the cargo bay. A previously

locked luggage compartment lid is locked again

after closing.

Before and after each trip, check that the lug-

gage compartment lid has not been inadvert-

ently unlocked.<

7. Select the desired signal*.

Convertible: convenient loading*

8. Press the controller.

The signal is activated.

Within a range of approx. 13ft/4m from the vehi-

cle you can use the remote control to half close

the retractable hardtop when it is open to ease

loading of the cargo bay.

Malfunctions

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.

1. Briefly press the

button and, within one

second, press again and hold until the

retractable hardtop stops in an intermediate

position. The luggage compartment lid

opens slightly.

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 28. The remote control for convenient

access* contains a battery that may have to be

changed, refer to page 38.

2. Open the luggage compartment lid, press

the cargo bay partition upward and stow the

cargo in the cargo bay.

3. Press down the cargo bay partition until it

engages on both sides and close the lug-

gage compartment lid.

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Hold the key in the position for unlocking or

locking.

For US owners only

The transmitter and receiver units comply with

part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communications

Commission regulations. Operation is gov-

erned by the following:

During each closing procedure, and when

opening the retractable hardtop, watch

the process and ensure that no one becomes

trapped. Releasing the key stops the opera-

tion.<

FCC ID:

LX8766S

LX8766E

LX8CAS

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.

Compliance statement:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions:

>

This device must not cause harmful inter-

ference, and

Opening and closing:

From inside

>

This device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

Any unauthorized modifications or

changes to these devices could void the

user's authority to operate this equipment.<

Opening and closing:

Using the door lock

This button serves to unlock or lock doors and

the luggage compartment lid when the doors

are closed, but does not activate the anti-theft

system. The fuel filler door remains unlocked.

Automatic locking

You can also set the situations in which the car

locks:

iDrive, for operating principle refer to page 16.

You can set the way in which the car is

unlocked, refer to page 30.

1. Press the

button.

This opens the start menu.

Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if

persons are inside the vehicle because it

cannot be unlocked from the inside without

special knowledge.<

2. Press the controller to open the menu.

3. Select "Settings" and press the controller.

4. Select "Vehicle / Tires" and press the con-

troller.

Convenient operation

5. If necessary, move the highlight marker to

the uppermost field. Turn the controller

until "Door locks" is selected and press the

controller.

You can use the door lock to operate the win-

dows and the coupe's glass roof* or the con-

vertible's retractable hardtop.

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6. Select "Central locking" and press the con-

troller.

you when you leave the vehicle so that the latter

can be opened from outside.<

Luggage compartment lid

In order to avoid damage, make sure there

is sufficient clearance before opening the

luggage compartment lid.<

Opening from inside

7. Select a menu item:

> "Relock door if not opened"

The central locking system automati-

cally locks the vehicle after a short time

when no door has been opened.

> "Lock after driving"

The central locking system automati-

cally locks the vehicle as soon as you

drive off.

Press the button: the luggage compartment lid

opens unless it has been locked.

8. Press the controller.

The setting is selected.

Opening from outside

The setting is stored for the remote control cur-

rently 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

>

pull on the door handle of each door twice:

the first time unlocks the door, the second

time opens it.

Press the button, see arrow, or the

button on

the remote control for a longer period. The lug-

gage compartment lid will open slightly. It can

now be swung upwards.

Locking

>

Use the central locking button to lock all of

the doors simultaneously, or

Opening manually

>

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.

The integrated key of the remote control, refer

to page 28, fits the luggage compartment lid

lock.

If you open the luggage compartment lid

using the key while the alarm system is

armed, the alarm will be triggered. Switching off

an alarm, refer to page 35.<

Persons or animals in a parked vehicle

could lock the doors from the inside. You

should therefore take the remote control with

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Coupe

Locking separately

Push the switch in the direction of arrow 1.

The luggage compartment 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 luggage compart-

ment lid cannot be opened. This is an advan-

tage when valet parking, for example. Locking

the glove compartment, refer to page 112.

Turn the key all the way to the left: the luggage

compartment lid opens.

Unlocking separately

Push the switch in the direction of arrow 2.

Convertible

Emergency release

Turn the key all the way to the left beyond the

two resistance points: the luggage compart-

ment lid opens.

Pull the lever in the cargo bay. The luggage

compartment lid is unlocked.

It may be necessary to close the luggage com-

partment lid with more momentum since the

assisted closing of the luggage compartment

lid does not work if there is an electrical mal-

function.

Closing

The handle recesses on the interior trim of the

luggage compartment lid make it easier to pull

down.

Make sure that the closing path of the

luggage compartment lid is clear, other-

wise injuries may result.<

Locking or unlocking separately

The switch is located in the glove compartment.

1

2

Locking the luggage compartment lid

Unlocking the luggage compartment lid

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Coupe

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.

You can open the luggage compartment lid

using the

button of the remote control even

if the alarm system is armed, refer to page 31.

The lid is locked and monitored again as soon

as it is closed.

Panic mode*

Convertible

You can trigger the alarm system if you find

yourself in a dangerous situation:

To close the luggage compartment lid,

press it down lightly. The lid is closed

automatically.<

Press the

button for at least three seconds.

To switch off the alarm: press any button.

Switching off an alarm

>

Unlock the car with the remote control, refer

to page 30.

>

Insert the remote control all the way into the

ignition lock.

Indicator lamp displays

Alarm system*

The concept

The vehicle alarm system responds:

>

When a door, the hood or the luggage com-

partment lid is opened

To movements inside the vehicle: Interior

motion sensor, refer to page 36

>

The indicator lamp under the inside rear-

view mirror flashes continuously: the sys-

tem is armed.

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

The indicator lamp flashes after locking:

doors, hood or luggage compartment lid are

not properly closed. Even if you do not close

the alerted area, the system begins to mon-

itor the remaining areas, and the indicator

lamp flashes continuously after approx.

10 seconds. The interior motion sensor and

the tilt alarm sensor are not activated.

>

When there is an interruption in the power

supply from the battery

The alarm system signals unauthorized entry

attempts for a short time by means of:

>

An acoustic alarm

Switching on the hazard warning flashers

Flashing the high beams

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>

The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking:

your vehicle has not been disturbed while

you were away.

the interior motion sensor are switched off until

the next time the vehicle is unlocked and subse-

quently locked again.

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.

Convenient access*

Convenient access enables you to enter your

vehicle without needing to hold the remote con-

trol 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.

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.

Convenient access supports the following

functions:

Interior motion sensor

Coupe

>

Unlocking/locking the vehicle

Unlocking the luggage compartment lid

separately

In order for the interior motion sensor to func-

tion properly, the windows and glass roof must

be completely closed*.

>

Starting the engine

Convenient closure

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

motion sensor even if the hardtop is open. The

alarm can be triggered unintentionally by falling

objects such as leaves, refer to Avoiding unin-

tentional alarms.

Functional requirement

>

The vehicle or the luggage compartment lid

can only be locked when the vehicle detects

that the 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

convenient access or pressing the buttons on

the remote control to carry out the functions

mentioned above. You should therefore first

familiarize yourself with the instructions on

opening and closing starting on page 28.

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 conve-

nient 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 retract-

able hardtop, the system is checking whether a

The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then

flashes continuously. The tilt alarm sensor and

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remote control is inside the vehicle. Please

repeat the opening or closing procedure, if nec-

essary.<

compartment lid is closed, the lid will reopen.

The hazard warning flashers flash and an

acoustic signal* sounds.<

Unlocking

Switching on radio readiness

Radio readiness is switched on by pressing the

start/stop button, refer to page 59.

Do not depress the brake or the clutch,

otherwise the engine will start.<

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 switch, refer to page 59.

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

senger's door completely, arrow 1. This corre-

sponds to pressing the

button.

Malfunction

Convenient access may malfunction due to

local radio waves. If this happens, open or close

the vehicle via the buttons on the remote con-

trol or using the integrated key. To start the

engine afterward, insert the remote control into

the ignition switch.

Locking

Touch the surface, arrow 2, with your finger for

approx. 1 second. This corresponds to pressing

the

button.

To preserve the battery, please make

sure that the ignition and all electrical

consumers are switched off before locking the

Warning lamps

The warning lamp in the instrument

cluster lights up when you attempt to

vehicle.<

start the engine: the engine cannot

Coupe: convenient closure

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 switch.

For convenient closure, keep your finger on the

surface, arrow 2.

Convertible: window and convertible

top operation

The warning lamp in the instrument

cluster lights up while the engine is

running: the remote control is no

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.

longer inside the vehicle. After the engine is

switched off, the engine can only be restarted

within approx. 10 seconds.

Unlocking the luggage compartment

lid separately

The indicator lamp in the instrument

cluster comes on and a message

appears on the Control Display:

Press the button on the outside of the luggage

compartment lid. This corresponds to pressing

replace the battery in the remote control.

the

button.

If the vehicle detects that a remote con-

trol has been accidentally left inside the

locked vehicle's cargo bay after the luggage

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>

Press the switch beyond the resistance

point:

The window opens automatically. Press the

switch again to stop the opening move-

ment.

Replacing the battery

The remote control for convenient access con-

tains a battery that will need to be replaced from

time to time.

1. Take the integrated key out of the remote

control, refer to page 28.

You can close the windows in the same manner

by pulling the switch.

Convertible: opening, closing

Individually

2. Remove the cover.

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

ing up.

4. Press the cover on to close.

>

Press the switch to the resistance point:

The window opens as long as you press the

switch.

Take the old battery to a battery collec-

tion point or to your BMW center.<

Press the switch beyond the resistance

point:

The window opens automatically. Press the

switch again to stop the opening move-

ment.

Windows

To prevent injuries, watch the windows

while closing them.

Take the remote control with you when you

leave the car, otherwise children could operate

the electric windows and possibly injure them-

selves.<

You can close the windows in the same manner

by pulling the switch. The rear windows do not

close automatically.

Jointly

Coupe: opening, closing

>

Press the switch to the resistance point:

All windows open as long as you press the

switch.

>

Press the switch to the resistance point:

The window opens as long as you press the

switch.

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>

Press the switch beyond the resistance

point:

All windows open automatically. Press the

switch again to stop the opening move-

ment.

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.

Pull the switch:

All windows close as long as you pull the

switch.

Coupe: glass roof*, electric

After switching off the ignition

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.<

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 is opened.

Convenient operation

For information on convenient operation via the

remote control or the door lock, refer to page 29

or 32. For information on closing with conve-

nient access, refer to Locking on page 30.

Pinch protection system

If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a

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.

Opening, closing

>

Press the switch backwards to the resis-

tance point.

The glass roof and the sliding visor open

together as long as you hold the switch in

this position.

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:

>

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.

1. Pull the switch past the resistance point and

hold it there. Pinch protection is limited and

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.

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For information on convenient operation via the

remote control or door lock, refer to page 29

or 32.

1. Unclip the front of the cover of the interior

lamps using the screwdriver from the

onboard tool kit, refer to page 233.

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. Insert the screwdriver into the openings on

each side to press the clips.

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

3. Remove the control unit.

If there is an external danger, press the switch

forward past the resistance point. The roof

closes without pinch protection.

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*

5. Insert the Allen wrench* supplied with the

In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can

move the glass roof manually:

onboard tool kit, refer to page 233, into the

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opening provided. Move the glass roof in

the desired direction.

from the cargo bay beforehand to avoid

water stains or soiling.

Do not place any objects on the retract-

able hardtop or on the luggage compart-

ment lid, otherwise they could fall during move-

ments 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.<

6. Reinstall the control unit and reattach the

lamp cover.

Convertible: retractable

hardtop

The retractable hardtop combines reliable

weather protection with simple and convenient

operation.

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 mov-

ing.<

The following tips will enhance your driving

pleasure in your convertible:

>

It is advisable that you close the retractable

hardtop when you park the vehicle. Not only

does the closed hardtop protect the vehicle

interior against unanticipated weather dam-

age, it also offers theft protection. However,

even when the hardtop is closed, valuables

should only be stored in the locked cargo

bay.

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 116, otherwise it will not be possible

to open the retractable hardtop.

>

Do not attach roof rack systems to the

retractable hardtop, and in particular do not

attach magnetic racks.

>

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 attach rack systems to the luggage

compartment lid, and in particular do not

attach magnetic racks.

Do not exceed the maximum loading height

under the cargo bay partition; refer to the

label in the cargo bay showing a line indicat-

ing the maximum height.

When the retractable hardtop is operated,

the luggage compartment lid swings back

and up. Before operating the retractable

hardtop, ensure that there is enough clear-

ance, e.g. when parked in front of a wall.

>

Ensure that the luggage compartment lid is

closed.

The vehicle should be parked on fairly level

ground. Excessive angle is indicated by a

lamp.

>

If you open the hardtop while it is wet, e.g.

after driving in the rain, water may drip into

the cargo bay. If necessary, remove items

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Opening and closing

Interruption

When the vehicle is stationary and at radio

readiness or beyond, refer to page 59:

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.

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.<

A hardtop that is not fully opened or

closed is a safety hazard.

Do not interrupt and resume the closing proce-

dure several times in close succession as this

could damage the mechanism.<

If the hardtop is not fully opened or

closed, the luggage compartment lid can-

not be opened and the windows cannot be

moved.<

Convenient operation with remote

control or via door lock

Refer to pages 30 and 32.

1

2

Pull button: open the retractable hardtop.

Push button: close the retractable hardtop.

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.

LEDs

The side windows move down slightly

when the switch for hardtop operation is

pulled or pushed.<

If you push or pull the switch for a longer period

after the LED 2 goes out, the windows move up

again.

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.

LEDs

1. Remove the wind deflector from the protec-

In the following situations, a message appears

on the Control Display or an acoustic signal

sounds in addition to the LED lighting up:

tive cover and unfold it, arrows 1.

>

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.

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2. Press together the top and bottom parts of

the wind deflector until the catch engages,

arrow 2.

Removing the wind deflector

Proceed in the reverse order as used for instal-

lation.

Protective caps are provided in the vehicle for

the holders of the wind deflector.

Folding

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.

Slide the red release lever towards the middle of

the wind deflector and push the two halves

apart.

Loading function

Cargo can still be loaded on the rear seat of the

vehicle even if the wind deflector has been

installed.

1. Lower all windows.

2. Fold down the top section of the wind

deflector, arrow 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 deflec-

tor.

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, other-

wise the cable system inside the wind deflector

could be damaged.<

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3. Turn the rotary handle to position

,

arrow 2.

Fold both sections of the wind deflector forward

and rest them against the front seats, arrow 3.

To protect the seat cushions or to use the bag

holders, you can fold the rear backrest down,

refer to page 117.

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