User Manual - Page 43

For 2012 ROADSTER W/ MINI CONNECTED.

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CONTROLS Opening and closing
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unforeseen bad weather, but also provides a
certain degree of protection against theft.
Always keep your valuables inside the
locked luggage compartment, even if the
convertible top is closed.
> Do not mount any roof rack systems on the
convertible top.
Do not leave a wet convertible top open
for more than one day, since the humidity
may cause damages.
Do not place any objects on the convertible top,
as they could otherwise fall off while the con-
vertible top is being operated and result in prop-
erty damage or personal injury.
Always completely finish the operation of the
convertible top. Driving off before an opening or
closing procedure is completely finished can
lead to property damage or personal injury.
Do not reach into the moving parts during the
opening and closing procedure. Keep children
away from the pivoting range of the convertible
top.
Only open or close the convertible top when the
vehicle is stopped.<
While opening and closing, the convertible
top pivots upward. If operating the con-
vertible top inside a garage or under a bridge, or
similar low structure, make sure that you have
the minimum clearance of 6 ft/2 m; otherwise,
the vehicle may be damaged.<
Opening
1. Fold the handle out and rotate until it
reaches the end stop, arrow.
2. Fold the handle back in.
Do not move the convertible top
toward the rear with the handle folded
out; otherwise, you may damage the roof-
liner of the convertible top.<
3. Guide the convertible top toward the rear.
Get out of the vehicle if necessary.
4. Push the convertible top downward with a
slight momentum until it audibly engages.
Closing
Remove the wind deflector if necessary.
1. Press button 1.
The convertible top is unlocked and moves
slightly upward.
Online Edition for Part no. 01 40 2 901 328 - © 09/11 BMW AG
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