Mini COOPER Convertible, Owner'S Manual

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CONVERTIBLE TOP WITH INTEGRATED SLIDING SUNROOF
Checking
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The LED lights up during convertible top
operation until the opening or closing
procedure is completely finished
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The LED flashes after the button has
been released.
The opening or closing procedure is not
completely finished; additionally, a sig-
nal sounds.
The procedure can be continued in the
desired direction by pressing the appro-
priate button
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The LED flashes rapidly. The convertible
top cannot be operated.
The luggage compartment cover is not in
its lower position, refer to page
89 , or the
loading aid is not correctly locked, refer
to page
89 .
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.
If the opening or closing procedure is inter-
rupted by releasing the respective button,
the convertible top stays in its current posi-
tion for several seconds before it slowly
moves into a more stable position. The pro-
cedure can be continued by pressing the
appropriate button.
Movement is also interrupted when there
is a mechanical blockage. In this case, in
order to operate the convertible top again:
1. Turn off the ignition and then switch it
on again
2. Press the button to continue the proce-
dure in the desired direction.
Opening and closing procedure
Do not interrupt and restart the clos-
ing procedure several times one after
another, or the convertible top mechanism
could be damaged.
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If the convertible top can be moved in
only one direction after several con-
secutive attempts to operate it, the con-
vertible top system has overheated. Allow
the system to cool down for approx.
20 minutes.
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If the battery is disconnected, e.g. for
changing batteries or vehicle storage,
reinitialize the power windows, refer to
page
32 . Otherwise the windows will not
be lowered when the convertible top is
opened.
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Convenience operation
For convenience operation using the
remote control refer to page
26 , for opera-
tion via the door lock refer to page 27 .
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