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Operate the convertible top only

when the vehicle is stationary,

Weather protection

The fabric convertible top combines

otherwise the procedure will be inter-

rupted. Driving before the opening or

closing procedure has been properly

concluded can lead to damage or

injury.

reliable protection from the elements

with simple, convenient operation. Here

are a few tips to ensure that you enjoy

your BMW Z8 roadster.

It is advisable to close the convertible

top when the vehicle is parked. The

closed convertible top not only protects

the passenger compartment from

unforeseeable damage from the

weather, it also provides a certain

degree of theft protection. Even if the

convertible top is closed, store your

valuables only in the locked luggage

compartment.

Do not lay objects on the convertible

top, since they would fall off when the

convertible top is operated and cause

damage or injuries.

Make sure that no objects or people get

in the way while the convertible top is

opening or closing, so that no damage

or injuries occur.

To open

From ignition key position 1:

If at all possible, only operate the

convertible top if the engine is running

to avoid discharging the battery.

The automatic operating procedure is

interrupted immediately if the switch

for actuating the top is released. The

procedure can be continued in the

desired direction by pressing this

switch.<

To prevent damage to its rear window,

avoid opening or closing the fabric top

unless the temperature is well above

freezing.

Press and hold the switch in the

"Open" (1) direction until the opening

procedure has been completed with the

convertible top being stored in the

convertible top compartment and the

indicator lamp on the instrument cluster

(refer to page 18) has gone out.

The side windows will lower slightly

when the convertible top is being

opened. To reclose the side windows,

maintain pressure on the switch after

the indicator lamp goes out.

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The indicator lamp stays on while the

convertible top is in motion. If the

opening procedure has not been

completed, the indicator lamp will blink

after you release the switch.

In order to avoid subsequent

moisture damage, do not leave

the convertible top retracted when it is

wet (refer also to the chapter on vehicle

care beginning on page 118).<

To mount the cover

3. Circling it around, push the cover

under the rear edge of the convert-

ible top well. Lightly pounding on the

cover makes it easier to attach prop-

erly

In order to avoid damage or

getting dirt on the inside of the

convertible top, always drive with the

convertible top cover installed.<

Remove the folded cover from the

luggage compartment and extract it

from its protective slip case.

1. Unfold the cover and lay it out on top

of the convertible top

2. Guide the cover tabs into the slots at

the front, first on the right side, then

on the left (see arrows or detail)

While guiding the tabs in, use one

hand to press the inside part of

the convertible top down inside, so that

it does not get jammed in or

damaged.<

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To remove the cover panel

Closing

4. Press on both left and right sides to

lock the cover in place

Follow the same steps as for assembly, 1. Push the switch toward "Close" (2)

however, in reverse sequence.

5. Pull the button to verify that the

locking mechanism is engaged

securely.

and maintain pressure until the auto-

matic closing process is completed,

just before the top frame comes to

rest against the windshield header

rail.

After removal, slide the two outside

ends of the cover under the retaining

strap, then tilt in the middle and fold

toward the outside (leather on leather).

The cover lock responds by alter-

nately engaging and releasing

with each successive application of

pressure.<

The side windows automatically

retract and remain lowered slightly

for the duration of the closing proce-

dure

After folding the cover, insert it in the

protective casing for subsequent

storage in the luggage compartment.

Be sure that the cover is properly

secured on the vehicle. If it is not

firmly secured, air pressure could

loosen the cover at higher speeds.<

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The indicator lamp stays on while the

Power loss or malfunction

convertible top is in motion. The indi-

cator lamp will blink if you release one

of the buttons before the closing proce-

dure has been completed.

Should the electrical system malfunc-

tion, an opened convertible top can be

closed manually. Refer to page 143.

Wind deflector

Refer to page 95.

Hardtop

Refer to page 96 and following.

2. Insert your finger in the recess to

press the button. Maintain pressure

on the button

3. Pull the convertible top frame onto

the window frame's header rail. The

button you are pressing releases the

automatic locking mechanism that

attaches the top frame to the header

rail.

The closing procedure is finished

after you hear the locking device

audibly click into place; the indicator

lamp on the instrument cluster will

then go out (refer to page 18).

To reclose the side windows, main-

tain pressure on the button in the

recess after the indicator lamp goes

out.

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