Get CONTROLS -> Convertible top Guide for Mini Cooper 2 Door First Generation (2001-2005)

FOLDING ROOF

CONVERTIBLE TOP

Only operate the convertible top

when the vehicle is at a standstill.

Otherwise, the procedure cannot be carried

out or it will be interrupted.<

Power convertible top

So that you can get the most enjoyment

out of your MINI Convertible, please

observe the following tips:

>It is recommended that you close the

convertible top whenever the vehicle is

parked.

The closed convertible top not only pro-

tects the vehicle interior from damage

due to unforeseen bad weather, but also

provides a certain degree of protection

against theft

>Even when the convertible top is closed,

keep valuable items in the locked lug-

gage compartment or in the lockable

glove compartment

>Do not mount any roof rack systems on

the convertible top

Driving off before an opening or clos-

ing procedure is completely finished

can lead to damage or personal injury.

Do not reach into the convertible top mech-

anism during the opening or closing proce-

dure. Keep children away from the swivel-

ing area of the convertible top while it is in

operation.

To close the power side windows while the

vehicle is in motion, always close the rear

windows first or all four windows at the

same time. Otherwise the windows will not

close tightly if the vehicle is being driven at

higher speeds.<

Opening and closing

From ignition key position 1:

1 To close:

Press button 1

2 To open:

Press button 2 until the desired position

or the end position has been reached.

>To avoid damage, do not operate the

convertible top at temperatures below

14 7/ –10 6.

The folding roof can be operated up

to a road speed of 75 mph /

120 km/h.<

Do not leave the convertible top

folded for more than one day if it is

wet, to prevent permanent damage from

moisture. Do not place any objects on the

convertible top, as they could otherwise fall

off while the convertible top is being oper-

ated and result in damage or personal

injury.<

CONVERTIBLE TOP

In ignition key position 1 or higher, with the

vehicle at a standstill:

Indicator lamps

>The indicator lamp lights up during con-

vertible top operation until the opening

or closing procedure is completely fin-

ished

>The indicator lamp flashes after the but-

ton has been released:

1. Observe the safety precautions

described above

2. Press the corresponding button for con-

vertible top operation in order to open

the folding roof. Pressing the button

again opens the convertible top.

The opening or closing procedure is not

yet completely finished.

The side windows open when the

button for convertible top operation

is pressed.<

The procedure can be continued in the

desired direction by pressing the appro-

priate button

>The indicator lamp flashes rapidly. The

convertible top cannot be operated:

The luggage compartment cover is not in

its lower position, refer to page 86, or the

loading aid is not correctly locked, refer

to page 86.

Opening and closing

1 To close

Once the opening procedure is finished and

the indicator lamp has gone out, press and

hold the button for more than two seconds

to close the windows again. During the

closing procedure, the folding roof is also

closed.

2 To open

To conserve battery power, if possible

operate the convertible top only

while the engine is running.

Before closing the convertible top, remove

any foreign objects from the windshield

frame. They could prevent the convertible

top from closing.

The loading aid must be locked and the lug-

gage compartment cover must be in its

lower position, refer to page 86.<

If the convertible top is left open for a

longer period of time, it may be nec-

essary to support the first automatic clos-

ing procedure manually.

If the convertible top stops just before the

closing procedure is finished, press against

the front convertible top frame from out-

side in order to support the closing proce-

dure while the button is pressed until the

procedure continues automatically.<

CONVERTIBLE TOP

If the opening or closing procedure is inter-

rupted by releasing the buttons, the con-

vertible top stays in its current position for

several seconds before it slowly moves into

a more stable position. The procedure can

be continued by pressing the buttons.

Interruption

The automatic movement is immediately

interrupted when the buttons for convert-

ible top operation are released. The proce-

dure can be continued in the desired direc-

tion by pressing the appropriate buttons.

Movement is also interrupted when there

is a mechanical blockage. In this case, in

order to operate the convertible top again:

Do not interrupt and restart the clos-

ing procedure several times one after

another, or the fully automatic convertible

top mechanism could be damaged.<

1. Turn off the ignition and then switch it

on again

Before closing

2. Press the button to continue the proce-

dure in the desired direction.

Convenience operation

1. Open the tailgate

For convenience operation using the

remote control refer to page 26, for opera-

tion via the door lock refer to page 27.

2. Release the loading aid, refer to page 86

3. Remove the cover from the side panel on

the left-hand side

4. Using the screwdriver from the onboard

tool kit, refer to page 120, unscrew the

corresponding screw, arrow, in the direc-

tion of the arrow by rotating it one and a

half turns.

If the convertible top can only be

moved in one direction after several

consecutive attempts to operate it, the

convertible top system has overheated.

Allow the system to cool down for approx.

20 minutes while the ignition is switched

on.<

Manual closing in the event of an

electrical malfunction

Only close the convertible top manu-

ally if it is absolutely necessary. Never

open it manually. Improper handling of the

convertible top can result in damage.<

Before the closing procedure is fin-

ished, do not close the side windows

with the power window buttons. Other-

wise it is not ensured that the side win-

dows will close properly against the rubber

seals of the convertible top.<

If possible, close the convertible top

with the help of a second person.<

CONVERTIBLE TOP

The closing procedure must be com-

pletely finished. Otherwise, damage

or injury could result.<

Please contact your MINI Dealer to

have the electrical malfunction

repaired.<

To close

3. Pry out the cover from the center of the

roof by using a screwdriver at the

marked locations

1. Place both hands on the convertible top

on the respective side frame

4. Insert the special Allen key from the

onboard tool kit into the designated

recess

2. Lift out both sides at the same time, and

swing the convertible top forward onto

the cowl

To close the folding roof:

5. Press the Allen key in the direction of

arrow 1

6. Turn the Allen key in the direction of

arrow 2

To close the convertible top completely:

7. Continue to turn the Allen key until the

convertibe top is locked in place.

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