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Opening and closing

If the car is equipped with the Comfort Access

option, the remote control unit has a replacea‐

ble battery, see page 29.

Vehicle equipment

This chapter describes all the standard equip‐

ment, national-market-specific equipment and

optional extras offered in the model series.

Consequently, you will find that it contains de‐

scriptions of items not available in a particular

vehicle on account of a combination of options,

for example, or the constraints applying to cer‐

tain national-market versions. This also applies

to safety-relevant functions and systems.

The settings called up and implemented when

the car is unlocked depend on which remote

control is used to unlock the car, see Personal

Profile.

Information regarding Next Service indicator is

also saved in the remote control, see Service

data in the remote control, see page 166.

Country-specific regulations must be observed

when using the corresponding functions and

systems.

Integrated key

Remote control

Buttons on the remote control

Press button 1 and remove the key.

The integrated key fits the following locks:

▷

Key switch for front passenger airbags, see

page 80.

▷

Glove box, see page 109.

Driver's door, see page 25.

1

2

3

Unlocking

Locking

New remote controls

New remote controls can be obtained from

your Service centre.

Opening the boot lid

General

Loss of remote controls

A lost remote control can be blocked by the

Service centre.

The delivery specification includes two remote

controls with keys.

Every remote control contains a rechargeable

battery that is automatically recharged when it

is in the ignition lock while the car is being

driven. Drive a longer distance with each re‐

mote control at least twice annually in order to

maintain battery charge.

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▷

Daytime driving lights, see page 74.

High beam assistance, see page 76.

Personal Profile

Principle

▷

Automatic air conditioning: AUTO pro‐

gramme, cooling function and Automatic

Air Recirculation activated/deactivated,

temperature, air flow and air distribution,

see page 99.

Some functions of the vehicle can be adjusted

to individual needs.

▷

Settings are saved automatically in the cur‐

rently activated profile.

Entertainment:

▷

When you unlock the vehicle, the corre‐

sponding remote control is recognised and

the saved profile for it is called up.

▷

Audio volume, Professional radio, see

page 124.

▷

Personal settings are also found and called

up if the vehicle has been driven in the

meantime by other persons with their own

remote controls.

Central locking system

Principle

Individual settings can be stored for a maxi‐

mum of four remote controls, or two remote

controls if the car is equipped with the Comfort

Access option.

The central locking is activated when the driv‐

er's door is closed.

The following are unlocked or locked in combi‐

nation:

Personal Profile settings

The following functions and settings can be

saved in a profile.

▷

Doors.

Boot lid.

Fuel filler flap.

Centre armrest.

More details regarding the settings at:

▷

Response of the central locking system for

unlocking the vehicle, see page 22.

Operating from outside

Automatic locking of the vehicle, see

page 25.

▷

Via the remote control.

Via the driver's door lock.

Automatic call-up of the driver's seat and

exterior mirror positions after the vehicle is

unlocked, see page 24.

With Comfort Access by means of the door

handles on the driver's side and passenger

side.

▷

Triple turn signal, see page 52.

At the same time as locking and unlocking via

the remote control:

Settings for display in the control display

and in the instrument cluster:

▷

Depending on the options fitted, the anti-

theft security system is also switched on or

off at the same time. The anti-theft security

system prevents the doors from being

opened by means of the locking buttons or

the door handles.

▷

12h/24h clock format, see page 68.

Date format, see page 68.

Units of measure for fuel consumption,

distance covered/remaining range, and

temperature, see page 68.

▷

The welcome lights, interior lights and

courtesy lighting are switched on and off.

▷

Light settings:

Headlight courtesy delay feature, see

page 73.

▷

The alarm system is armed or disarmed,

see page 30.

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Opening and closing

The setting is saved for the remote control

currently in use.

Operating from inside

Operating principle, see page 67.

1. Switch on the ignition, see page 47.

2. Repeatedly tap button 1 on the turn indica‐

tor lever up or down until the symbol ap‐

pears, accompanied by "SET".

Via the button for the central locking system.

If the vehicle has been locked from inside, the

fuel filler flapremains unlocked.

In the event of an accident of the correspond‐

ing severity, the central locking is released au‐

tomatically.

3. Press button 2.

The hazard warning system and interior light‐

ing illuminate.

4. Tap button 1 on the turn indicator lever up

and down repeatedly until the symbol ap‐

pears.

Opening and closing: from

outside

With the remote control

General

Removing the remote control

Persons remaining in the car or pets left

inside can lock the doors from the inside. You

should therefore take the remote control with

you when you get out of the vehicle so that the

car can be opened from the outside.◀

5. Press button 2.

6. Select with button 1:

▷

Preconditions for operating the retractable

hardtop with the remote control:

Only the driver's door and fuel filler

flap are unlocked. Pressing again un‐

locks the entire vehicle.

▷

Doors and boot lid closed.

Boot partition down and locked at both

sides, see page 33.

▷

The entire vehicle is unlocked.

Press again to have the side window

lowered when the door is subsequently

opened.

Unlocking

Press the button. The vehicle is unlocked.

You can set how the car is unlocked.

7. Press button 2.

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Convenient opening: windows and hardtop

Switching on interior light and handle-

area lighting

When you are close to the vehicle you can use

the remote control for the Comfort Access

system to open the retractable hardtop.

Press the button on the remote con‐

trol with the vehicle locked.

Keep the button on the remote control

pressed.

Unlocking boot lid

Press the button on the remote control for

approximately one second.

The windows and the retractable hardtop are

opened as long as the doors are closed.

On certain national-market versions, the boot

lid cannot be opened unless the car has been

unlocked.

With Comfort Access:

Hold the button pressed. When you are

close to the vehicle the windows rise after the

hardtop has opened.

Pay attention to the opening height of

the boot lid

Observing opening procedure

The boot lid swings rearwards and upwards

when opened. Make sure enough space is

available on opening the boot lid, as otherwise

damage can occur.◀

Observe the opening procedure and

make sure that no-one is trapped, as otherwise

injuries could result. Opening stops if the but‐

ton is released◀

To prevent being locked out, do not place the

remote control in the boot. If the boot lid had

been locked before it was opened, it is locked

again as soon as it is closed.

Locking

Press the button on the remote con‐

trol.

Before and after each trip, check that the boot

lid has not been inadvertently unlocked.

Locking from the outside

Do not lock the vehicle from the outside

when there is someone inside it, as it cannot

then be unlocked from the inside in some na‐

tional-market versions.◀

Convenient loading

When you are close to the vehicle you can use

the remote control for the Comfort Access

system to half-close the open retractable hard‐

top for more convenient access to the boot.

Convenient closing

When you are close to the vehicle you can use

the remote control for the Comfort Access

system to close the retractable hardtop and

the windows.

1.

Briefly press the button on the remote

control.

Within one second press the button again

and this time hold it down until the retract‐

able hardtop stops at an intermediate posi‐

tion. To conclude, the boot lid then opens

slightly.

Keep the button on the remote control

pressed.

The retractable hardtop and the windows are

closed.

2. Open the boot lid, press the boot partition

upwards and stow cargo in the boot.

Observe the closing operation

Follow closing operation and ensure that

nobody gets jammed.

Releasing the button stops the movement.◀

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3. Press the boot partition downwards until it

locks into place on both sides and close

the boot lid.

▷

The hazard warning flashers flash

when locking/unlocking the vehicle.

Function deactivated.

4.

Press the button in the remote control

for a longer period to fold the retractable

hardtop back in.

7. Press button 2.

Setting is stored.

Calling up seat and mirror memory

Acknowledgement signal of the

vehicle

Operating principle, see page 67.

The last adjusted driver's seat and exterior mir‐

ror position is stored for the currently used re‐

mote control.

1. Switch on the ignition, see page 47.

When the vehicle is unlocked, this position is

called up automatically if the setting is activa‐

ted.

2. Repeatedly tap button 1 on the turn indica‐

tor lever up or down until the symbol ap‐

pears, accompanied by "SET".

Make sure well behind the driver's seat is

free of obstacles

When this Personal Profile function is used,

first make sure that the footwell behind the

driver's seat is free of obstacles. Otherwise,

objects could be damaged, should the seat

start to move towards the rear.◀

Adjustment procedure is interrupted:

▷

By operating the switch or the seat adjust‐

ment.

3. Press button 2.

▷

By touching a seat and mirror memory but‐

ton.

4. Tap button 1 on the turn indicator lever up

and down repeatedly until the symbol ap‐

pears.

Operating principle, see page 67.

▷

Confirmation signal for unlocking

1. Repeatedly tap button 1 on the turn indica‐

tor lever up or down until the symbol ap‐

pears, accompanied by "SET".

5. Press button 2.

2. Press button 2.

6. Select with button 1:

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Opening and closing

Via the door lock

Controls

3. Tap button 1 on the turn indicator lever up

and down repeatedly until the symbol ap‐

pears.

Locking from the outside

Do not lock the vehicle from the outside

when there is someone inside it, as it cannot

then be unlocked from the inside in some na‐

tional-market versions.◀

4. Press button 2.

5. Select with button 1:

▷

Call up when vehicle is unlocked.

Call up when driver's door is

Removing the key before pulling the door

handle

opened.

Switching off the automatic.

▷

To avoid damage to the paint and key, always

remove the key before pulling the outer door

handle.◀

6. Press button 2.

Setting is stored.

On certain national-market versions, the alarm

system is triggered if the car is unlocked via

the door lock.

Malfunctions

Local radio waves can interfere with the re‐

mote control.

Use the remote control to unlock the car or in‐

sert the remote control fully into the ignition

lock to shut off the alarm.

In this case, lock and unlock the vehicle with

the integrated key via the door lock.

If the vehicle does not have an alarm system or

comfort access, only the driver's door can be

unlocked and locked by means of the

integrated key.

Manual operation

In the event of an electrical fault, use the

integrated key to unlock or lock the driver's

door lock.

If it is no longer possible to lock the vehicle

with a remote control, the battery in the remote

control has discharged. Use the remote control

in question for a lengthy drive so that the bat‐

tery has time to recharge, see page 20.

Opening and closing: from

inside

The battery in the remote control for comfort

access requires replacement from time to

time, see page 29.

Removing the remote control

Persons remaining in the car or pets left

inside can lock the doors from the inside. You

should therefore take the remote control with

you when you get out of the vehicle so that the

car can be opened from the outside.◀

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4. Tap button 1 on the turn indicator lever up

and down repeatedly until the symbol ap‐

pears.

Locking and unlocking

Press the button.

The doors and the boot lid are locked

5. Press button 2.

or unlocked, but not deadlocked, when the

front doors are closed.

6. Select with button 1:

▷

The vehicle is locked automati‐

cally after a short while if no door is

opened.

The fuel filler flap remains unlocked, depend‐

ing on national version.

▷

On driving off, the vehicle is

locked automatically.

Automatic locking

The setting is saved for the remote control

currently in use.

or

Locking is automatic

after a brief delay if no door is opened

or after the vehicle pulls away.

Operating principle, see page 67.

▷

The central locking remains un‐

locked.

1. Switch on the ignition, see page 47.

2. Repeatedly tap button 1 on the turn indica‐

tor lever up or down until the symbol ap‐

pears, accompanied by "SET".

7. Press button 2.

Unlocking and opening

▷

Press the button. The doors are

unlocked. Open the door by pull‐

ing the door release above the armrest.

Pull the door release above the armrest

twice: first pull unlocks, second pull opens

the door.

Locking

▷

Press the button. The doors are

locked.

3. Press button 2.

▷

Press the safety lock button of a door. In

order to ensure that you cannot be inad‐

vertently locked out of the car, the driver's

door cannot be locked by pressing the

safety lock button when the door is open.

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Closing

Controls

Boot lid

Pay attention to the opening height of

the boot lid

The boot lid swings rearwards and upwards

when opened. Make sure enough space is

available on opening the boot lid, as otherwise

damage can occur.◀

Opening from inside

The recessed handles in the boot lid lining

make it easier to pull the boot lid down.

Risk of trapping

To avoid injuries, make sure that the

closing area of the boot lid is unobstructed.◀

Lightly press the boot lid down.

The actual closing action is automatic.

Press the button.

The boot lid opens if it is not locked.

Comfort Access

This button is not featured in some country

versions.

Principle

Access to the vehicle is possible without acti‐

vating the remote control.

Opening from outside

It is sufficient to have the remote control on

your person, for example in a jacket pocket.

The vehicle automatically recognises the re‐

mote control when it is in the immediate vicin‐

ity or inside the car.

Comfort Access supports the following func‐

tions:

▷

Unlocking/locking the vehicle.

Convenient closing.

▷

Press on the top half of the BMW emblem.

Unlocking the boot lid separately.

Starting the engine.

Press the button on the remote control

for approximately one second.

The boot lid can be opened.

Operating requirements

On certain national-market versions, the boot

lid can only be opened with the remote control

if the car has first been unlocked.

▷

To lock, the remote control must be loca‐

ted outside the vehicle.

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▷

Approximately two seconds need to elapse

before the car can be unlocked and locked

again.

Locking

An engine start is only possible if the re‐

mote control is in the vehicle.

Comparison with the conventional

remote control

The above functions can be operated by

pressing the button or using Comfort Access.

A short delay when opening or closing the win‐

dows, glass roof or retractable hardtop indi‐

cates that a test is being carried out to ascer‐

tain whether there is a remote control inside

the car. If necessary, repeat the opening or

closing procedure.

Press on the area, arrow 2.

This corresponds to pressing the

ton.

but‐

To reduce the burden on the vehicle battery,

make sure that the ignition and all electrical

consumers are switched off prior to locking.

Unlocking

Operating the windows and

convertible top

The windows and the top can be opened and

closed in all states as of radio ready ON, if

there is a remote control inside the vehicle.

Unlocking the boot lid separately

Press on the top half of the BMW emblem.

This corresponds to pressing the

button.

Pull the handle upwards, arrow 1. This corre‐

When the car is locked, if a remote control is

detected that has inadvertently been left inside

the boot, the boot lid opens again. The hazard

warning system flashes and, depending on the

equipment version, a sound signal is issued.

sponds to pressing the

button.

If the system detects a remote control inside

the vehicle after unlocking, the electric steer‐

ing wheel lock, see page 47, disengages.

Switching on the radio ready state

Pressing the start/stop button switches radio

ready ON, see page 48.

Do not depress the brake or clutch, otherwise

the engine will start.

Engine start

The engine can be started or the ignition

switched on if there is a remote control inside

the vehicle. It is not necessary to insert the unit

in the ignition lock, see page 47.

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Indicator light in the instrument clus‐

ter shows: replace the battery in the

remote control.

Switching off the engine in vehicle

with sport-automatic transmission

Transmission position P is selected automati‐

cally when you switch off the engine, unless

you have selected N and the remote control is

inserted in the ignition lock.

Replacing the battery

The battery in the remote control for Comfort

Access requires replacement from time to

time.

Entering a car wash, car with sport-

automatic transmission

1. Remove the integrated key from the re‐

mote control, see page 20.

In order to ensure that the car can roll easily in

the car wash, be sure to comply with the in‐

structions in the section entitled Car wash, see

page 180.

Malfunction

The Comfort Access system can be disrupted

by local radio waves in the vicinity, for example

by a mobile phone in immediate proximity to

the remote control or if a mobile phone is be‐

ing charged in the vehicle.

In this situation, open or close the vehicle us‐

ing the buttons on the remote control or via the

door lock with the integrated key.

2. Remove the cover.

3. Insert a new battery of the same type with

the positive side facing upwards.

You can subsequently start the engine by in‐

serting the remote control into the ignition

lock.

4. Press cover closed.

Dispose of the old battery only at an au‐

thorised collecting point or hand it in at a

Service centre.

Warning lights

Warning light in the instrument clus‐

ter comes on when you try to start

the engine: engine start not possible.

Alarm system

Remote control not in the vehicle or remote

control is malfunctioning. Take the remote

control with you into the car or have it checked.

If applicable, try inserting a different remote

control into the ignition lock.

Principle

The alarm system is triggered if:

▷

A door, the bonnet or the boot lid is

opened.

There is any movement inside the car. In‐

terior movement detector, see page 30.

Warning light in the instrument clus‐

ter comes on while the engine is run‐

ning: remote control is no longer in‐

side the vehicle.

The car's incline changes, for instance if an

attempt is made to jack it up and steal the

wheels or to raise it prior to towing away.

After the engine is then switched off, it can be

restarted only within approx. 10 seconds.

▷

There is an interruption in the power sup‐

ply from the battery.

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Depending on the national-market version of

the car, the alarm system briefly indicates un‐

authorised entry or tampering by means of:

▷

With Comfort Access: with the remote

control on your person, pull the door han‐

dle.

▷

Acoustic alarm.

Indicator light on the interior mirror

Switching on the hazard warning flashers.

Arming and disarming

Whenever the car is locked or unlocked, either

with the remote control or Comfort Access, the

alarm system is armed or disarmed at the

same time.

Door lock with alarm system armed

Opening certain national-market versions via

the door lock triggers the alarm.

▷

Indicator light flashes every 2 seconds:

System is armed.

Unlock the vehicle with the remote control or

insert the remote control into the ignition lock

up to the stop to deactivate the triggered

alarm.

Indicator light flashes after locking:

Doors, bonnet, or boot lid are not properly

closed; the rest is secured.

After approximately ten seconds, the indi‐

cator light flashes continuously. Interior

movement detector and tilt alarm sensor

are not active.

Boot lid with alarm system armed

The boot lid can also be opened using the re‐

mote control when the alarm system is armed.

Press the button on the remote control for

approximately one second.

▷

The indicator light goes out when the car is

unlocked:

Pay attention to the opening height of

the boot lid

No attempt has been made to tamper with

the vehicle.

The boot lid swings rearwards and upwards

when opened. Make sure enough space is

available on opening the boot lid, as otherwise

damage can occur.◀

The indicator light flashes after unlocking

until the remote control is inserted into the

ignition lock, but for no longer than approx‐

imately five minutes:

The alarm has been triggered.

On closing the boot lid, it is locked again and

monitored.

Tilt alarm sensor

The incline of the vehicle is monitored.

On certain national-market versions, the boot

lid can only be opened with the remote control

if the car has first been unlocked.

The alarm system is triggered, for instance, if

an attempt is made to steal the car's wheels or

tow it away.

Switching off the alarm

▷

Unlock the car with the remote control, see

page 22.

Interior movement detector

The interior up to the level of the seat cushions

is monitored. The alarm system, including inte‐

rior movement detector, is consequently

▷

Insert the remote control fully into the igni‐

tion lock.

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armed even with the hardtop open. Objects

such as leaves dropping into the interior of the

car can trigger a false alarm, see 'Avoiding

false alarms'.

Opening, closing

Individually

Avoiding false alarms

The tilt alarm sensor and interior movement

detector can be switched off together, for ex‐

ample in the following situations:

▷

In car washes.

In two-level garages.

During transport via motorail, car ferry or

trailer.

▷

Press the switch as far as the resistance

point:

▷

When there are animals in the vehicle.

The window opens as long as the switch is

held.

Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and

interior movement detector

Pull the switch to close.

Press the button on the remote con‐

trol again within 10 seconds, as soon as the

vehicle is locked.

Press the switch beyond the resistance

point:

The window opens automatically.

The indicator light shows for approximately

two seconds, then starts flashing again.

Press the switch again to halt the opening

movement.

The tilt alarm sensor and the interior move‐

ment detector are switched off until the next

time the car is locked.

Together

Power window regulators

General

Removing the remote control

Take the remote control with you when

you leave the car, otherwise children, for exam‐

ple, could operate the power window regula‐

tors and possibly injure themselves.◀

▷

Press the switch as far as the resistance

point:

Risk of trapping

All windows open as long as the switch is

held.

To avoid injuries, ensure that the closing

area of the window is unobstructed during

closing.◀

Pull the switch to close.

Press the switch beyond the resistance

point:

All windows open automatically.

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Press the switch again to halt the opening

movement.

when the closing force exceeds a certain

value.

2. Pull the switch past the resistance point

again within approximately four seconds

and hold it there.

Convenient operation

Comfort operation via the remote control, see

page 22.

The window closes without the anti-trap

mechanism.

Comfort closing with Comfort Access, see

page 23.

Retractable hardtop

After the ignition is switched off

The windows can still be opened or closed for

approximately 1 minute after the remote con‐

trol has been removed from inside the car or

the ignition switched off.

General

Note the following:

▷

When leaving the car unattended, close the

retractable hardtop. When closed, the

hardtop not only protects the interior of the

car against the sudden onset of wet

weather, but also provides a degree of

theft protection. However, even with the

hardtop closed, it is better to keep valua‐

bles only in the locked boot.

Anti-trap mechanism

If the closing power exceeds a certain value on

closing one of the front side windows, the clos‐

ing operation is interrupted.

The window opens again slightly.

Danger of trapping despite anti-trap

mechanism

▷

Do not attach any roof rack systems to the

retractable hardtop, in particular no mag‐

netic racks.

Despite the anti-trap mechanism, make sure

that the windows are not obstructed as they

close; if this precaution is not taken, the risk re‐

mains that thin objects, for instance, could fail

to interrupt the closing movement.◀

▷

Do not attach any rack systems to the boot

lid, in particular no magnetic racks.

When the retractable hardtop is activated,

the boot lid moves up and back.

No accessories on windows

Before operating the retractable hardtop,

make sure that there is sufficient clearance

for all the system components to move

freely, for example if the car is standing in a

tight parking space.

Do not attach any accessories in the

movement range of the windows, as otherwise

the anti-trap mechanism will be impaired.◀

▷

Drops of water might fall into the boot if the

hardtop is opened while wet, for example if

the car was in the rain or a car wash.

Closing without the anti-trap

mechanism

If an external hazard or ice on the windows

does not allow you to close the windows nor‐

mally, proceed as follows:

If necessary, remove objects from the boot

beforehand in order to avoid spots of water

or soiling.

1. Pull the switch past the resistance point

and hold it there. The anti-trap mechanism

is restricted and the window opens slightly

On opening and closing while the vehicle is

being driven, air turbulence can occur in

the luggage compartment.

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Stow objects in the luggage compartment

accordingly.

Folding down boot partition

▷

The retractable hardtop cannot be moved

at temperatures below -10 ℃/14 ℉.

Do not touch mechanism and keep

movement zone clear

While opening or closing is in progress, keep

well clear of the mechanism and keep children

out of the movement zone of the retractable

hardtop, as otherwise there is a risk of injury.◀

Before opening the hardtop, close the boot

partition, arrow, and lock into position on both

sides.

Do not place objects on the retractable

hardtop

Do not place any objects on the retractable

hardtop or on the boot lid, as otherwise they

could fall off during movement of the retracta‐

ble hardtop and lead to damage or injury.◀

Opening and closing

As of radio-ready state, see page 48, car sta‐

tionary:

To protect the battery, whenever possible op‐

erate the retractable hardtop with the engine

running.

Before opening and closing

Always fully open or close the hardtop

Before closing the retractable hardtop, remove

any objects from the windscreen frame, other‐

wise the hardtop's closing movement may be

impeded.

Do not stop the hardtop in an intermedi‐

ate position during the opening or closing pro‐

cedure. Otherwise there is a risk of injury be‐

cause the hardtop will be retracted after a few

minutes.◀

▷

Comply with the safety instructions above.

Make sure that the boot lid is closed.

The vehicle should be on even ground,

where possible. An excessive inclination is

indicated by an indicator light.

▷

Fold down and engage boot partition, see

below.

1

2

3

Press and hold button 1:

Retractable hardtop closes.

Press and hold button 2:

Retractable hardtop opens.

LEDs

Do not place any objects beside or on the

boot partition and close the storage com‐

partment on the left of the boot.

▷

Adhere to the maximum load height under

the boot partition, see instruction plate

with height line in the boot.

The side windows move down when the hard‐

top is opened or closed.

Convenient closing: if you long-press the but‐

tons after LED 3 goes out the windows rise.

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A short interruption of the movement has tech‐

nical reasons and does not represent a mal‐

function.

ued in the desired direction by means of the

switch.

Always fully open or close the hardtop

Fully open or close the hardtop, as other‐

wise damage or injury could occur when the

vehicle is on the move. Do not interrupt and re‐

start the closing process several times in suc‐

cession, otherwise the mechanism could be

damaged.◀

Operation while the vehicle is in

motion

The hardtop can be opened and closed up to a

speed of approx. 40 km/h, 25 mph.

If a speed of approx. 40 km/h, 25 mph is excee‐

ded, the operation stops.

If the hardtop is not either fully opened or fully

closed you cannot open the boot lid or move

the windows.

Operation while the vehicle is in motion

Observe operation of the hardtop while

the vehicle is in motion, so that it cannot cause

accidents. Where possible, do not move the

hardtop when reversing, as the view towards

the rear is severely restricted during the hard‐

top movement. Do not drive faster than

40 km/h, 25 mph, as otherwise the vehicle can

be damaged. When cornering, driving on un‐

even road surfaces or in wind, do not operate

the hardtop while the vehicle is being driven.◀

Comfort operation with the remote

control

Information on convenient operation, see

page 23.

Wind deflector

The wind deflector helps minimise air move‐

ments inside the passenger compartment

when the hardtop is open, making driving all

the more enjoyable even at high speeds.

LEDs

The LED might be accompanied by an acous‐

tic signal in the following situations:

Fitting

▷

The green LED lights up during hardtop

operation. It goes out as soon as the open‐

ing or closing process is complete.

1. Insert wind deflector 1 into the mount 2 at

the rollover bar, the arrow indicates the di‐

rection of travel.

A red LED flashes after the release of the

button if the opening and closing proce‐

dure has not yet finished.

If the red LED lights up when the switch is

held down, either the boot partition is fol‐

ded upwards, the boot lid is open, the vehi‐

cle is not on level ground or the hardtop is

malfunctioning. The retractable hardtop

cannot be moved.

Interruption

The automatic sequence of movements is in‐

terrupted if you release the switch which oper‐

ates the hardtop. The sequence can be contin‐

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Opening and closing

Controls

2. Push the wind deflector downwards, ar‐

row 1, and simultaneously press down and

forward, arrow 2, until it engages.

Coat hooks 1 are located on the wind deflector

inserts in the roll-over bars.

Hang only light objects on the hooks

Do not hang heavy objects from the

hooks as they could endanger the vehicle oc‐

cupants, for example in the case of braking or

evasive manoeuvres.◀

Storage

Securing wind deflector

It is very important to make sure that the

wind deflector is correctly engaged, as other‐

wise it could be pulled loose at high speeds.◀

Removing

1. Press wind deflector down and back simul‐

taneously, arrow 1, to disengage.

Fold wind deflector 1 and push into the stor‐

age bag 2.

The wind deflector can be stowed in the be‐

hind-seat storage area.

2. Remove wind deflector from the mounts

with an upward movement, arrow 2.

Coat hooks

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