Controls and features -> Luggage compartment lid for Your BMW Z8 Roadster First Generation (2000-2003)

Luggage compartment lid  
37n  
As with all closing procedures, be  
sure that the travel path for the  
luggage compartment lid is clear when  
being closed to avoid injury.  
Operate the vehicle only when the  
luggage compartment lid is completely  
closed. Otherwise exhaust fumes could  
penetrate the interior of the vehicle. If,  
however, the luggage compartment lid  
has to stay open and the convertible  
top is closed while driving,  
> close all windows  
> increase the air supply from the  
heating and ventilation system to a  
high level. Refer to page 74.<  
To unlock from the inside  
To open from the outside  
Press on the upper half of the button  
(luggage compartment lid symbol).  
Reach into the recess and open the  
luggage compartment lid all the way.  
The luggage compartment lid opens  
slightly.  
The luggage compartment is illumi-  
nated when the lid is opened.  
This button will not open the  
luggage compartment lid if the  
glove compartment is locked. Refer to  
page 78.<  
Manual operation  
Should the electrical system malfunc-  
tion, the luggage compartment lid can  
be opened from the inside. Refer to  
page 142.  
To close  
The luggage compartment is locked  
again as soon as you close the lid.