Fully-automatic convertible top*
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2.
Ensure that the convertible top com-
After having been stored for an
extended period of time in the
partment panel in the luggage com-
partment is folded down, see
page 37; otherwise, it will not be
possible to open the convertible top
Ensure that the luggage compart-
ment lid is closed
Maintain pressure on the corre-
sponding button for the convertible
top operation.
convertible top compartment, e.g. dur-
ing the winter months because the
hardtop was being used, you may have
to support the convertible top by hand
when closing it for the first time.
If the convertible top should halt just
before the closing phase is completed,
press against the front section of the
convertible top frame from the outside
to help the closing process along. Con-
3.
4.
The luggage compartment lid can- tinue pressing the switch while doing
Opening and closing
not be opened while the convert-
so until the top starts up again on its
1
2
To close
To open
ible top is in motion.<
own.<
While the convertible top is in
motion, the rear window will move
toward the passenger compartment. To
avoid possible pinching, the area
around the closing convertible top
should be clear.<
Indicator lamps
To avoid placing unnecessary
loads on the battery, you should
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The red indicator lamp is lit whenever
the convertible top mechanism is in
motion. It goes out as soon as the
opening or closing operation has
been completed
If the red indicator lamp flashes after
the control button is released, the
convertible top has not yet been
opened or closed completely. You
can resume operation in the desired
direction by pressing the button
again
avoid operating the top when the
engine is switched off.
Before closing the top, always ensure
that the windshield frame is clear of any
obstructions that could prevent the top
from closing correctly.<
With the ignition key in position 1 or
higher, and with the vehicle stationary
1.
Read and comply with the preceding
safety precautions
>If the yellow indicator lamp lights up
continuously with the button pressed,
the convertible top compartment
| Categories | BMW 3-Series Manuals, BMW Manuals |
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| Tags | BMW 330i, BMW 330xi, BMW E46 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
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