BMW 8 CONVERTIBLE 2022 Series Owner's Manual page 108

CONTROLS
Make sure that the convertible top is always
completely open or closed.
Warning
If there is a longer interruption of the
convertible top movement with the drive-ready
state ignition switched on, convertible top and
convertible top well storage cover remain in the
current position for several minutes before they
slowly go down. Lowering may need to be car‐
ried out in several stages. The stages are not
maintained permanently. If the drive-ready state
is switched off, convertible top and convertible
top well storage cover lower already after a
short period of time.
There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to
property. Make sure that the convertible top is
completely open or closed. Keep the move‐
ment area of the convertible top unobstructed.
NOTICE
Incorrect operation can damage the convertible
top and other parts of the vehicle.
There is a risk of damage to property, among
other potential damage. During operation, heed
the following points:
▷ Keep the area of movement of the
convertible top clear because the
convertible top swivels out and upward.
Maximum area of movement: 98.5 in‐
ches/2.5 meters.
▷ Keep the area of movement of the
convertible top well storage cover open
because the convertible top well storage
cover will pivot out to the rear. Maximum
area of movement: 19.7 inches/0.5 me‐
ters.
▷ Fully close the trunk lid.
▷ Do not leave the convertible top open for
more than a day while it is wet.
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▷ Do not open the convertible top, if it is
wet, covered in snow, iced up, or dirty.
▷ Do not place objects on the convertible
top.
▷ The rollover protection system may not be
triggered.
▷ Do not operate the convertible top on un‐
even sections of road.
▷ Always open or close the convertible top
completely. The convertible top is only
locked in its end positions.
Overview
Convertible top switch
Functional requirements
The following requirements must be fulfilled in
order to be able to move the convertible top.
▷ The maximum speed is 30 mph/50 km/h.
▷ The standby state is switched on and the
brake pedal is depressed or the drive-ready
state is switched on.
▷ The outside temperature is above
14 ℉/-10 ℃.
▷ The voltage of the vehicle electrical system is
sufficient.
▷ The convertible top drive is not overheating.
▷ The vehicle speed is not too high.
▷ The windows can be opened and closed au‐
tomatically.
▷ The trunk lid is closed.