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Car radio reception

Wind deflector

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The reception and sound quality

obtained from mobile radios vary

according to a variety of factors,

including the broadcast range of the

transmitter and the directional orienta-

tion of the antenna. Interference factors

such as high-tension power lines,

structural or natural obstructions can all

lead to unavoidable reception interfer-

ence, regardless of how well the vehicle

sound system is operating. Climatic

factors such as intense solar radiation,

fog, rain and snow can also interfere

with reception.

Mounting

2. Guide the four fasteners to their

respective slots, attach them at an

angle, and press them into place

using the strap hanging in front of

them. Shove the four straps under

the inner side of the convertible top

3. Shove both the center elements all

Attach the wind deflector while the

convertible top is open and its cover is

not mounted.

Radio interference can also be caused

by either cellular phones not recom-

mended by BMW or by portable

phones. This phenomenon assumes the

form of a low-pitched hum emanating

from the speaker system.

1. Push the brackets for the wind

deflector, with the zippers fastened

and facing to the front, onto both roll-

over protection bars as far as to the

upper edge of the chrome collars

(arrow)

the way to the vehicle's outside edge

(arrows), so that the cover can then

easily be mounted

Please refer to the Owner's Manual that

you received for detailed information on

settings and operation of your radio.

4. Fit the cover if you wish to drive with

the convertible top open (refer to

page 42).

You will find additional details

concerning radio reception in the

chapter "Advanced technology" on

page 150.

⁹⁶ⁿWind deflector

Hardtop

Removal

Pull the four straps to release the

retainers, then reverse the installation

sequence to remove the wind deflector.

Fold the wind deflector and place it in

its protective slipcase prior to storing it

in the luggage compartment.

While driving

Removal

You can always drive with the wind Your BMW Z8 roadster is equipped

deflector installed. Whenever the with a hardtop as standard equipment.

convertible top is closed, flip the center Two individuals are required for its

section of the wind deflector down to

get a better view to the rear.

removal. When removing the top,

always proceed with utmost caution to

avoid damage to the vehicle's paint and

bodywork as well as to the hardtop

itself.

1. With the two stud fasteners closed,

first unfasten the zippers entirely.

2. Release the two stud fasteners and

lay down the center section either to 1. Set up the hardtop cart as described

the rear or the front, as shown in the

illustration.

in the accompanying assembly

instructions

2. Lower the side windows.

3. Press to release the side trim (arrow)

When reattaching, first fasten the two

stud fasteners, then zip the zippers up.

Every time you press on it, you

either lock or unlock the side trim

panel.<

Hardtop

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4. Remove both the left and right side

trim panels

5. Remove the tool used for locking the

6. Remove the two oval cover panels

from the front of the hardtop frame,

using a screwdriver, if necessary

9. Place the hardtop on the hardtop

cart as described in the enclosed

assembly instructions.

hardtop, located next to the hardtop 7. Position the tool for locking the

catch on the left side, position the

tool and turn it forward until you hear

an audible click. Do this both on the

left and right side of the hardtop to

release both catches

hardtop, and turn it outward until you

hear an audible click. Do this both on

the left and right side of the hardtop

frame to release both catches

8. The hardtop's detent mechanism is

now completely disengaged. With

the aid of an assistant, lift the

hardtop up and over the rear of the

vehicle

To avoid possible damage, take

care not to jam the electrical wires

on the left and right sides.<

Do not set the hardtop down

upright, as damage could result.<

⁹⁸ⁿHardtop

Two individuals are required for

removal and installation. When

removing and installing the top, always

proceed with utmost caution to avoid

damage to the vehicle's paint and

bodywork or to the hardtop itself.

The hardtop headining fabric must

not contact the hardtop cart.

Otherwise it jams and can lead to

damage.<

Installing

10. Press the left and right protective

covers onto the hardtop brackets.

Goes the same way as for taking the

hardtop off, just do it in reverse order.

Attach the protective cloth insert to the

roof brace (arrow) before placing the

convertible top on the hardtop cart.

Whenever the hardtop is in constant

use, the fabric convertible top does not

need to be dismantled, even in winter.

Before storing the fabric convertible top

in the convertible top compartment, it

has to be completely dry to keep any

water or mildew stains from forming.

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