BMW Z4 ROADSTER Owner's Manual page 102

CONTROLS
Safety information
Warning
Body parts can be jammed when opening
and closing the convertible top. There is a
risk of injury. When opening and closing the
convertible top, observe the movement and
keep the travel path clear.
Warning
When operating the convertible top while
driving, the view to the rear may be lim-
ited. At speeds above 30 mph/50 km/h the
convertible top stops in its current position.
There may be a risk of accidents and risk
of damage to property. When operating the
convertible top while driving, observe traffic
attentively and, if necessary, reduce speed.
Do not operate while reversing or in windy
weather.
Warning
The convertible top is not suitable for the
installation of roof carrier systems. The roof
carrier could come loose. There is a risk of
accident. Do not mount any roof carrier sys-
tems to the convertible top.
Warning
A convertible top that is not completely open
or closed is not locked and can open by itself
while driving due to the air stream. There is
a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.
Make sure that the convertible top is always
completely open or closed.
NOTICE
Incorrect operation can damage the
convertible top and other parts of the vehicle.
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There is a risk of damage to property. 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.
▷ Fully close the trunk lid.
▷ Do not leave the convertible top open for
more than a day while it is wet.
▷ 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
uneven sections of road.
▷ Always open or close the convertible top
completely. The convertible top is only
locked in its end positions.
Overview
With manual transmission
Convertible top switch
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