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Controls
This chapter is intended to provide you with
information for complete control of your vehicle.
All features and accessories that are useful for
driving and your safety, comfort and
convenience, are described here.
Controls
Opening and closing
Opening and closing
Integrated key
Vehicle equipment
In this chapter, all production, country, and
optional equipment that is offered in the model
range is described. For this reason, descrip-
tions will be given of some equipment that may
not be available in a vehicle, for example due to
the special options or national-market version
selected. This also applies to safety related
functions and systems.
Press button 1 to release the key.
Remote control
The integrated key fits the following locks:
>
>
Driver's door, refer to page 36
Convertible: glove compartment, refer to
page 115
New remote controls
Your BMW center can supply new remote con-
trols with integrated keys as additional units or
as replacements in the event of loss.
Each remote control contains a rechargeable
battery that is automatically recharged when it
is in the ignition lock while the car is being
driven. Use each remote control at least twice a
year for longer road trips in order to maintain the
batteries' charge status. In cars with Comfort
Access, the remote control contains a replace-
able battery, refer to page 41.
Personal Profile
The concept
You can set many of your BMW's functions to
suit your personal needs and preferences.
Without any action on your part, Personal Pro-
file ensures that most of these settings are
stored for the remote control currently in use.
When you unlock the car, the remote control
used for the purpose is recognized and the
settings stored for it are called up and imple-
mented.
The settings called up and implemented when
the car is unlocked depend on which remote
control is used to unlock the car, refer to Per-
sonal Profile, next column.
In addition, information about service require-
ments is stored in the remote control, refer to
Service data in the remote control, page 237.
This means that your personal settings will be
activated for you, even if in the meantime your
car was used by someone else with another
remote control and the corresponding settings.
The individual settings are stored for a maxi-
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mum of four remote controls. They are stored
for two remote controls if Comfort Access is in
use.
>
Entertainment:
> Tone control, refer to page 155
> Speed-dependent volume control, refer
to page 156
Personal Profile settings
For more information on specific settings, refer
to the specified pages.
Central locking system
>
>
>
>
>
>
Programming the Programmable memory
keys, refer to page 25
The concept
Response of the central locking system
when the car is unlocked, refer to page 34
The central locking system functions when the
driver's door is closed.
Automatic locking of the vehicle, refer to
page 37
The system simultaneously engages and
releases the locks on the following:
Automatic call-up of the driver's seat posi-
tion, refer to page 54
>
>
>
Doors
Trunk lid
Fuel filler flap
Triple turn signal activation, refer to
page 71
Settings for the display on the Control
Display and in the instrument cluster:
Operating from outside
>
>
>
Via the remote control
> 12h/24h format of the clock, refer to
Using the door lock
page 82
In cars with Comfort Access, via the handles
on the driver's door or the front passenger
door
> Date format, refer to page 84
> Brightness of the Control Display, refer
to page 87
At the same time as locking and unlocking via
the remote control:
> Language of the Control Display, refer to
page 87
>
Welcome lights, the interior light, and the
courtesy lighting are switched on or off.
> Units of measure for fuel consumption,
distance covered/remaining distances,
and temperature, refer to page 80
>
Alarm system, refer to page 38, is armed or
disarmed.
>
>
Show visual warning for Park Distance
Control PDC, refer to page 88
Operating from inside
Light settings:
By means of the button for central locking, refer
to page 37.
> Welcome lamps, refer to page 101
> Pathway lighting, refer to page 101
In the event of a sufficiently severe accident, the
central locking system unlocks automatically. In
addition, the hazard warning flashers and inte-
rior lamps come on.
> Daytime running lights, refer to
page 101
> High-beam Assistant, refer to page 102
>
Automatic climate control: activating/deac-
tivating AUTO program, air conditioning
and automatic recirculated air control,
setting temperature, air volume and
distribution, refer to page 107 ff
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Controls
Opening and closing
> "Driver's door only"
Opening and closing:
Pressing the
button once unlocks
Using the remote control
the driver's door and fuel filler flap.
Press the button twice to unlock the
entire vehicle.
Persons or animals in a parked vehicle
could lock the doors from the inside. You
should therefore take the remote control with
you when you leave the vehicle so that the latter
can be opened from outside.<
5. Press the controller.
Coupe: convenient opening
Convertible: to operate the convertible
top with the remote control, the doors and
trunk lid must be closed and the trunk partition
must be folded down and engaged on both
sides. Refer also to page 46.<
Press and hold the
The windows and the glass roof are opened.
button.
Convertible: convenient opening
When you are close to the vehicle, the remote
control for Comfort Access can be used to open
the convertible top and windows.
Unlocking
Press the
button.
Hold the
button down.
The interior lamps, the courtesy lighting of the
doors, and the welcome lamps come on.
The windows and the convertible top are
opened provided that the doors are closed.
If you continue pressing the
windows move up.
button, the
Setting unlocking characteristics
You can set whether only the driver's door or
the entire vehicle is to be unlocked when the
button is pressed for the first time.
Watch during the opening process to
ensure that no one is injured. Releasing
the button interrupts the opening process.<
1. "Settings"
2. "Door locks"
3. "Unlock button"
Locking
Press the
button.
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if
there is any person inside, because the
vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without
special knowledge.<
Convertible: convenient closing
When you are close to the vehicle, the remote
control for Comfort Access can be used to
close the convertible top and windows.
4. Select a menu item:
Press and hold the
button.
The convertible top and the windows are
closed.
> "All doors"
Press the
button once to unlock the
entire vehicle.
Watch during the closing process to
ensure that no one is injured. Releasing
the button interrupts the closing process.<
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When this Personal Profile function is
used, first make sure that the footwell
behind the driver's seat is free of obstacles.
Failure to do so could cause injury to persons or
damage to objects as a result of a rearward
movement of the seat.<
Switching on interior lamps
While the car is locked:
Press the
button.
You can also use this function to locate your
vehicle in parking garages etc.
The adjusting procedure is halted when you
touch a seat adjustment switch or one of the
memory buttons.
Unlocking the trunk lid
Press the
button for about 1 second and
then release it.
The trunk lid opens a short distance, regardless
of whether it was locked or unlocked.
Selecting automatic call-up
1. "Settings"
The trunk lid swings backward and up
when opened. Make sure that adequate
clearance is available before opening.
To avoid locking yourself out by accident, do
not place the remote control in the trunk.
A previously locked trunk lid is locked again
after closing.
2. "Door locks"
3. "Last seat position auto."
Before and after each trip, check that the trunk
lid has not been inadvertently unlocked.<
Confirmation signals
You can activate or deactivate the confirmation
signals.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
1. "Settings"
2. "Door locks"
3. "Flash when lock/unlock"
Malfunctions
The remote control may malfunction due to
local radio waves. If this occurs, unlock and lock
the car at the door lock with the integrated key.
Coupe: in vehicles without Comfort Access,
only the driver's door can be locked and
unlocked with the integrated key via the door
lock.
If the car can no longer be locked with a remote
control, the battery in the remote control is dis-
charged. Use the remote control on an
extended trip to recharge the battery, refer to
page 32. The remote control for Comfort
Access contains a battery that may have to be
changed, refer to page 41.
4. Press the controller.
Calling up the driver's seat position
The driver's seat position last set is stored for
the remote control currently in use.
You can select whether or not the seat is reset
to that position automatically.
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Opening and closing
To switch off the alarm:
For US owners only
Unlock the vehicle using the remote control,
refer to page 34, or insert the remote control all
the way into the ignition lock.<
The transmitter and receiver units comply with
part 15 of the FCC/Federal Communications
Commission regulations. Operation is gov-
erned by the following:
Further details of the alarm system, refer to
page 38.
FCC ID:
LX8766S
LX8766E
LX8CAS
Coupe
Without Comfort Access, only the driver's
door is locked via the door lock.<
Compliance statement:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
To lock both doors, the fuel filler flap and the
trunk lid together:
1. With the doors closed, lock the vehicle
using the button for the central locking
system in the interior, refer to page 37.
>
This device must not cause harmful inter-
ference, and
>
this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
2. Unlock and open the driver's or front
passenger door, refer to page 37.
3. Lock the vehicle.
Any unauthorized modifications or
changes to these devices could void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.<
> Lock the driver's door using the
integrated key in the door lock, or
> press down the lock button of the front
passenger door and close the door from
the outside.
Opening and closing:
Using the door lock
Manual operation
In the event of an electrical malfunction, you can
lock and unlock the driver's door by turning the
integrated key to the corresponding limit posi-
tions in the door lock.
You can set the way in which the car is
unlocked, refer to page 34.
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside if
there is any person inside, because the
vehicle cannot be unlocked from inside without
special knowledge.<
Coupe:Without Comfort Access the alarm
system is triggered if unlocking occurs via the
door lock.
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Unlocking and opening doors
Opening and closing:
From inside
>
Either unlock the doors together using the
button for the central locking system and
then pull the door handle above the armrest
or
>
pull on the door handle of each door twice:
the first time unlocks the door, the second
time opens it.
Locking
>
Use the central locking button to lock all of
the doors simultaneously, or
This button serves to unlock or lock doors and
the trunk lid, but does not activate the anti-theft
system. Depending on its embodiment, the fuel
filler flap can be unlocked as needed.
>
press down the safety lock button of a door.
To prevent you from being locked out, the
open driver's door cannot be locked using
the lock button.
Persons or animals in a parked vehicle
could lock the doors from the inside. You
should therefore take the remote control with
you when you leave the vehicle so that the latter
can be opened from outside.<
Automatic locking
You can also set the situations in which the car
locks:
1. "Settings"
2. "Door locks"
3. Select the desired function:
Trunk lid
> "Lock if no door is opened"
In order to avoid damage, make sure there
is sufficient clearance before opening the
trunk lid.<
The central locking system locks after a
short time if no door has been opened.
> "Lock after start. to drive"
The central locking system locks the
vehicle as soon as you begin to drive.
Opening from inside
Press the button: the trunk lid opens unless it
has been locked.
The setting is stored for the remote control
currently in use.
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Opening and closing
Opening from outside
Emergency release
Press the button, see arrow, or the
button
Pull the lever in the trunk. The trunk lid is
unlocked.
on the remote control for a longer period. The
trunk lid opens slightly and can be swung
upward.
Closing
Locking or unlocking separately
The handle recesses on the interior trim of the
trunk lid make it easier to pull down.
The switch is located in the glove compartment.
Make sure that the closing path of the
trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may
result.<
1
2
Locking the trunk lid
Unlocking the trunk lid
Locking separately
Alarm system
Push the switch in the direction of arrow 1.
The trunk lid is locked and cannot be unlocked
using the central locking system.
The concept
The vehicle alarm system responds:
If you give the remote control without the inte-
grated key to someone else while the glove
compartment is locked, the trunk lid cannot be
opened. This is an advantage when valet park-
ing, for example. Locking the glove compart-
ment, refer to page 115.
>
>
>
When a door, the hood or the trunk lid is
opened
To movements inside the vehicle: interior
motion sensor, refer to page 39
When the car's inclination changes, e.g.
if an attempt is made to jack it up and steal
the wheels or to raise it prior to towing away:
tilt alarm sensor, refer to page 39
Unlocking separately
Push the switch in the direction of arrow 2.
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>
When there has been an interruption of
power supply from the battery
Indicator lamp on inside mirror
Depending on the market-specific version, the
alarm system briefly signals unauthorized entry
attempts by:
>
>
An acoustic alarm
Switching on the hazard warning flashers
Arming and disarming
General information
>
>
The indicator lamp flashes continuously:
The system is armed.
When you lock or unlock the vehicle, either with
the remote control or at the door lock, the alarm
system is armed or disarmed at the same time.
The indicator lamp flashes after locking:
The doors, hood, or trunk lid are not prop-
erly closed, the remaining components are
secured.
Door lock with armed alarm system
Then the indicator lamp flashes continu-
ously after approx. 10 seconds. The interior
motion sensor and tilt sensor are not active.
In some national-market versions, unlocking via
the door lock triggers the alarm.
To switch off this alarm, unlock the vehicle with
the remote control or switch on the ignition.
>
>
The indicator lamp goes out after unlocking:
The vehicle has not been tampered with.
Trunk lid with the alarm system armed
If the indicator lamp flashes after unlocking
until the remote control is inserted in the
ignition, but for no longer than approx.
5 minutes:
The trunk lid can be opened via the remote
control even when the alarm system is armed.
Press the
button on the remote control for
The vehicle has been tampered with.
approx. 1 second.
The trunk lid is locked and monitored again as
soon as it is closed.
Tilt alarm sensor
The tilt of the vehicle is monitored. The alarm
system reacts, for example to attempts to steal
a wheel or tow the vehicle.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Interior motion sensor
Coupe
Press the
button for at least three seconds.
To switch off the alarm: press any button.
For proper function, the windows and glass
sunroof must be closed.
Switching off an alarm
>
Unlock the car with the remote control, refer
to page 34, or
Convertible
The interior of the car is monitored up to the
height of the seat cushions. This way, the anti-
theft alarm system including the interior motion
sensor are armed, even if the convertible top is
open. Falling objects, e.g. tree leaves, may trig-
ger a false alarm, refer to Avoiding false alarms.
>
insert the remote control all the way into the
ignition lock.
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>
>
The next unlocking and locking cycle is not
possible until after approx. 2 seconds.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt sensor and interior motion sensor can
be deactivated together, for example in the
following situations:
It is only possible to start the engine if the
remote control is inside the vehicle.
>
>
>
In car washes
Comparison with ordinary remote
control
In stacking garages
During transport on car-carrying trains,
boats/ships or on a trailer
The above functions can be controlled by
pressing the remote control buttons or by using
Comfort Access.
>
When leaving animals in the vehicle
If you notice a brief delay while opening or
closing windows, the glass roof or the
convertible top, the system is checking whether
a remote control is inside the vehicle. Please
repeat the opening or closing procedure, if
necessary.<
Switching off tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Once the vehicle is locked, press the
button on the remote control again
within approx. 10 seconds.
The indicator lamp lights up briefly and then
begins flashing again. The tilt alarm sensor and
the interior motion sensor are switched off until
the next time the vehicle is unlocked and subse-
quently locked again.
Unlocking
Comfort Access
The concept
It is possible to access the vehicle without actu-
ating the remote control. It is sufficient to have
the remote control with you, for example in your
jacket pocket. The vehicle automatically
detects the remote control in the vicinity or in
the passenger compartment.
Grasp the handle on the driver's or front
passenger door completely, arrow 1.
This corresponds to pressing the
button.
Locking
Comfort Access supports the following func-
tions:
Touch the surface on the door handle, arrow 2,
with your finger for approx. 1 second.
>
>
>
>
Unlocking/locking the vehicle
Convenient closing
This corresponds to pressing the
button.
Unlocking the trunk lid separately
Engine starting
To preserve the battery, please make
sure that the ignition and all electrical
consumers are switched off before locking the
vehicle.<
Functional requirement
>
There are no external sources of interfer-
ence in the vicinity.
Coupe: convenient closing
>
The remote control must be outside the
vehicle to lock it.
Keep pressing the surface, arrow 2, with your
finger.
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If this happens, open and close the vehicle via
the buttons on the remote control or using the
integrated key. To start the engine afterward,
insert the remote control into the ignition lock.
Convertible: window and convertible
top operation
With the ignition at radio readiness or beyond,
you can open and close the windows and the
convertible top when a remote control is
located inside the vehicle.
Warning lamps
The warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up when you attempt to
start the engine: the engine cannot
Unlocking the trunk lid separately
Press the button on the outside of the trunk lid.
be started. The remote control is not inside the
vehicle or is malfunctioning. Take the remote
control with you inside the vehicle or have it
checked. If necessary, insert another remote
control into the ignition lock.
This corresponds to pressing the
button.
If the vehicle detects that a remote con-
trol has been accidentally left inside the
locked vehicle after the trunk lid is closed, the
lid will reopen. The hazard warning flashers
flash and a signal sounds.<
The warning lamp in the instrument
cluster lights up while the engine is
running: the remote control is no
Switching on radio readiness
longer inside the vehicle. After the engine is
switched off, the engine can only be restarted
within approx. 10 seconds.
Pressing the Start/Stop button switches on
radio readiness.
Do not depress the brake or the clutch; other-
wise, the engine will start immediately.
The indicator lamp in the instrument
cluster comes on and a message
appears on the Control Display:
replace the battery in the remote control.
Starting the engine
The engine can be started or the ignition can be
switched on when a remote control is inside the
vehicle. It is not necessary to insert a remote
control into the ignition lock, refer to page 61.
Replacing the battery
The remote control for Comfort Access con-
tains a battery that will need to be replaced from
time to time.
Switching off the engine in cars with
automatic transmission
1. Take the integrated key out of the remote
control, refer to page 32.
The engine can only be switched off when the
selector lever is in position P, refer to page 63.
To switch the engine off when the selector lever
is in position N, the remote control must be in
the ignition lock.
Malfunctions
Local radio waves can interfere with the func-
tion of Comfort Access, for example when a
mobile phone is in the immediate vicinity of the
remote control or by when a mobile phone is
being charged in the vehicle.
2. Remove the cover.
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3. Insert the new battery with the plus side
facing up.
Individually
4. Press the cover on to close.
Dispose of the old battery at a recycling
center or at your BMW center.<
Windows
To prevent injuries, watch the windows
while closing them.
Take the remote control out of the ignition
when you leave the car; otherwise, children
could operate the electric windows and possi-
bly injure themselves.<
>
>
Press the switch to the resistance point:
The window opens as long as you press the
switch.
Press the switch beyond the resistance
point:
The window opens automatically. Press the
switch again to stop the opening move-
ment.
Coupe: opening, closing
You can close the windows in the same manner
by pulling the switch. The rear windows cannot
be closed automatically.
Jointly
>
>
Press the switch to the resistance point:
The window opens as long as you press the
switch.
Press the switch beyond the resistance
point:
The window opens automatically. Press
the switch again to stop the opening
movement.
>
>
Press the switch to the resistance point:
All windows open as long as you press the
switch.
You can close the windows in the same manner
by pulling the switch.
Press the switch beyond the resistance
point:
Convertible: opening, closing
All windows open automatically. Press
the switch again to stop the opening
movement.
Window operation with Comfort Access, also
refer to page 34.
To close the side windows while driving,
either close the rear windows first or all
four windows together; otherwise, the windows
may not close tightly at high speeds.<
>
Pull the switch:
All windows close as long as you pull the
switch.
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After switching off the ignition
Coupe: glass roof, electric
When the remote control is removed or the igni-
tion is switched off, you can still operate the
windows for approx. 1 minute as long as no
door has been opened.
To prevent injuries, watch the glass roof
while closing it.
Take the remote control with you when you
leave the car; otherwise, children could operate
the roof and possibly injure themselves.<
Convenient opening and closing
For Convenient opening and closing using the
remote control, refer to page 34. For Conve-
nient closing using Comfort Access, refer to
Locking on page 40.
Pinch protection system
If the closing force exceeds a specific value as a
power window closes, the closing action is
interrupted and the window reopens slightly.
Despite the pinch protection system
check and clear the window's travel path
prior to closing it; otherwise, the safety system
might fail to detect certain kinds of obstruc-
tions, such as thin objects, and the window
would continue closing.
Do not install any accessories that might inter-
fere with window movement. Otherwise, the
pinch protection system could be impaired.
Convertible: the rear windows are not equipped
with pinch protection. Therefore, watch them
closely when closing to avoid personal injury.<
Tilting
Press the switch.
>
The closed glass roof is tilted and the
sliding visor opens slightly.
Do not close the sliding visor forcibly with
the roof in the tilted position, as this would
damage the mechanism.<
Opening, closing
>
Push the switch rearward to the resistance
point.
The glass roof and the sliding visor open
together as long as you hold the switch in
this position.
Closing without pinch protection
If there is an external danger, or if ice on the
windows, etc., prevents you from closing the
windows normally, proceed as follows:
>
Push the switch rearward past the resis-
tance point.
The glass roof and the sliding visor open
automatically. Briefly press the switch again
to stop the opening movement.
1. Pull the switch past the resistance point and
hold it there. Pinch protection is limited and
the window reopens slightly if the closing
force exceeds a certain value.
You can close the glass roof in a similar manner
by pressing the switch forwards. The sliding
visor remains open and can be closed by hand.
2. Pull the switch again past the resistance
point within approx. 4 seconds and hold it
there. The window closes without pinch
protection.
For Convenient opening and closing using the
remote control, refer to page 34. For Conve-
nient closing using Comfort Access, refer to
Locking on page 40.
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Opening and closing
vides a certain degree of protection against
theft. However, even when the top is
closed, valuables should only be stored in
the locked trunk.
After switching off the ignition
When the remote control is removed or the igni-
tion is switched off, you can still operate the roof
for approx. 1 minute as long as no door has
been opened.
>
>
Do not mount any roof rack systems on the
convertible top.
Pinch protection system
If the top is opened while it is wet, e.g. after
driving in the rain, water may drip into the
trunk. If necessary, remove items from the
trunk beforehand to avoid water stains or
soiling.
If the glass roof encounters an obstruction dur-
ing closing from approximately the middle of
the opening in the roof, or during closing from
the tilted position, the closing movement is
interrupted and the glass roof is opened again
slightly.
At temperatures below +147/–106, do
not move the convertible top as this could
Despite the pinch protection system
check and clear the roof's travel path prior
to closing it; otherwise, the safety system might
fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such
as very thin objects, and the roof would con-
tinue closing.<
result in damage.
Do not keep the convertible top in the convert-
ible top box for longer than one day if it is wet;
otherwise, the moisture may cause damage.
Do not place objects on the convertible top, as
otherwise they may fall off when you operate
the convertible top and cause damage or injury.
Never move the convertible top when the roll-
over protection system is in the activated
position.
Always completely finish the operation of the
convertible top. Driving with the convertible top
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.<
Closing without pinch protection
If there is an external danger, press the switch
forward past the resistance point and hold it
there. The roof closes without pinch protection.
Following interruptions in electrical
power supply
After a power failure, there is a possibility that
the glass roof can only be tilted. The system
must be initialized. BMW recommends having
this work performed at your BMW center.
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.<
Convertible: convertible top
The fully automatic top combines reliable
weather protection with simple and easy-to-
use operation.
The following tips will enhance your driving
pleasure in your Convertible:
>
It is recommended that you close the con-
vertible 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 pro-
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If possible, close the convertible top and allow
the drive unit to cool for a few minutes.
Before opening and closing
>
Comply with the safety precautions
described above.
Operating while driving
>
Ensure that the trunk partition is folded
down and engaged on both sides, refer to
page 118; otherwise, it will not be possible
to open the convertible top.
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.
>
>
Ensure that the cargo does not press
against the trunk partition from below.
Ensure that the trunk lid is closed.
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.<
Opening and closing
Convertible top operation with Comfort Access,
also refer to page 34.
As of radio readiness, refer to page 61:
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.<
LEDs
>
While the convertible top is being operated,
the left LED lights up green. It goes out as
soon as the top is fully opened or closed.
In the following situations, a message appears
on the Control Display or an acoustic signal
sounds in addition to the LED lighting up:
>
If the right-hand LED flashes red when you
release the button, the opening or closing
action has not yet finished.
>
If the right-hand LED lights up red when the
button is pressed, the trunk partition is
raised, the trunk lid is not closed or there is a
malfunction. The convertible top cannot be
moved.
1
2
3
Push button: close the convertible top
Push button: open convertible top
LEDs
The side windows move down when the
convertible top is opened.<
Interruption
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.
The automatic sequence of movements is
interrupted if the button for the convertible top
operation is released. The sequence can be
continued in the desired direction by pushing or
pulling the buttons.
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Controls
Opening and closing
If the opening or closing procedure is inter-
rupted for an extended period, the convertible
top remains in the raised position for approx.
10 minutes and then slowly moves to a stable
position.
3. If the convertible top box cover is locked,
release the two buttons in the trunk,
arrows 1, using the screwdriver and pull
forcefully all the way out. The convertible
top box cover is unlocked.
A convertible top which is not completely
open or closed is hazardous.<
After unlocking, do not push the
buttons back into the luggage
compartment trim panel.<
If the convertible top is not fully opened or
closed, the trunk lid cannot be opened
and the windows cannot be moved.<
4. When the top is closed manually, it is no
longer possible to open the trunk lid. Take
urgently needed items out of the luggage
compartment and close the trunk lid.
Convenient opening and closing using
the remote control
5. Switch off ignition.
Refer to page 34.
Closing
Closing manually
1. Slide the protective cap, arrow 2, forward.
Only close the convertible top manually if
it is absolutely necessary. Never open it
manually. The convertible top box cover cannot
be locked if there is an electrical defect and
would then open while the vehicle is in motion.
Incorrect handling can result in damage.<
2. Slowly and smoothly open the convertible
top box cover all the way, arrow 3.
Closing the convertible top manually should be
performed by two people. The rear seats must
not be occupied.
Only move the convertible top and the convert-
ible top box cover when the ignition is switched
off.
3. The locking pins must have engaged com-
pletely. If they are still visible: close the con-
vertible top box cover as far as necessary
until the locking bolts engage audibly, then
slowly open the cover. During this process,
do not close the convertible top box cover
completely.
Before closing
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Take the screwdriver out of the onboard
vehicle tool kit, refer to page 243.
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Opening and closing
Controls
4. Lift out the front part of the convertible top,
arrows 4, on both sides and swing it for-
ward. At the same time keep the convertible
top box cover from closing, e.g. using your
shoulder.
9. Turn the allen wrench all the way to the left,
arrow 7, until the front convertible top frame
is locked to the windshield frame. The rear
convertible top frame is automatically
pressed down onto the convertible top box
cover and is sealed tight under tension.
5. Position the rear convertible top frame
upright, arrow 5, and close the convertible
top box cover, arrow 6. Then lower the rear
convertible top frame.
The closing procedure must be fully
completed; otherwise, injury or damage
may occur.<
Please contact your BMW center to have the
cause of the malfunction eliminated.
Wind deflector
With the convertible top open, the wind deflec-
tor keeps air movement in the passenger com-
partment to a minimum, thus providing you with
a more pleasant drive, even at higher speeds.
Installation
6. Together with another person, press down
the front convertible top frame from the out-
side and on both sides as far as possible.
1. Remove the wind deflector from the protec-
tive cover and unfold it, arrows 1.
7. Carefully remove the cover in the center of
the front convertible top frame using a
pointed object.
Take the allen wrench out of the onboard
literature pouch.
8. Attach the handle of the screwdriver to the
allen wrench and insert the wrench into the
opening provided.
2. Press together the top and bottom parts of
the wind deflector until the catch engages,
arrow 2.
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