BMW 1 SERIES 2013, Owner'S Manual

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Controls Opening and closing
incompletely opened or closed can result in
damage or injury.
Do not reach into the mechanism during the
opening or closing procedure. Keep children
away from the opening/closing path of the
convertible top.
For safety reasons, only operate the convertible
top while the vehicle is standing.
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While opening and closing, the convert-
ible top pivots upward. When operating
the convertible top in a garage, under a bridge,
etc., ensure that there are at least 6.5 ft/2 m of
headroom; otherwise, the vehicle may be
damaged.
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Before opening and closing
> Comply with the safety precautions
described above.
> Ensure that the trunk partition is folded
down and engaged on both sides, refer to
page
109 ; otherwise, it will not be possible
to open the convertible top.
> Ensure that the cargo does not press
against the trunk partition from below.
> Ensure that the trunk lid is closed.
Opening and closing
Convertible top operation with Comfort Access,
also refer to page
26 .
As of radio readiness, refer to page 54 :
To conserve battery power, if possible
operate the convertible top only while the
engine is running.
Prior to closing the convertible top, check for
and remove all debris from the windshield
frame; otherwise, the closing of the top may be
hampered.
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1 Push button: close the convertible top
2 Push button: open convertible top
3 LEDs
The side windows move down when the
convertible top is opened.
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If it is no longer possible to operate the cover
after it has been actuated several times in
immediate succession or after the cover has
remained in an intermediate position for a
longer period, then the convertible top drive has
overheated.
If possible, close the convertible top and allow
the drive unit to cool for a few minutes.
Operating while driving
You can open or close the convertible top while
driving, as long as the car is not moving faster
than approx. 25 mph/40 km/h.
If you accelerate to over 30 mph/50 km/h while
the convertible top is moving, the procedure is
interrupted.
While operating the convertible top, pay
close attention to the surrounding traffic;
otherwise, an accident may happen. Try to
avoid operating the convertible top while
reversing the vehicle since the rear view is very
limited during the convertible top's movement.
Do not operate the convertible top while driving
in windy conditions. Do not drive faster than
30 mph/50 km/h; otherwise, damage to the
vehicle can occur.
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