Luggage compartment lid
37n
Operate the vehicle only when the
To lock separately
luggage compartment lid is
closed, since exhaust fumes could
penetrate the interior of the vehicle.
Should it be absolutely necessary to
operate the vehicle with the luggage
compartment lid open (coupe; roadster
with closed convertible top):
Turn the master key to the right past the
pressure point and then pull it out in the
horizontal position
This locks the luggage compartment
and disengages it from the central
locking system. If you then surrender
only the door and ignition key (refer to
page 30), access to the vehicle through
the luggage compartment is not
possible. This is recommended for valet
parking, for instance.
> Close all windows. On the coupe,
close the sunroof
> Increase the air supply of the heating
and ventilation system to a high level.
Refer to page 82 or 86.<
Z3 coupe
To close
The illustration depicts the luggage
compartment lid of the Z3 coupe.
Manual operation
(in the event of electrical malfunction)
The handle recess in the interior trim
panel of the luggage compartment lid
(arrow) makes it easier to pull the lid
down.
Turn the master key in the lock of the
luggage compartment lid to the left to
the stop – the luggage compartment lid
opens slightly.
On the Z3 roadster, the handle recess
is located to the left of the lock mecha-
nism.
The luggage compartment is locked
again as soon as it is closed.
To avoid injuries, be sure that the
travel path of the luggage
compartment lid is clear when it is
closed, as with all closing procedures.<
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