Manual Convertible Top - BMW Z4 ROADSTER 2.5I-2003 Owner's Manual

Manual convertible top

The fabric top offers perfect protection
against the weather and it can be opened
easily and quickly by one person alone.
Here are a few tips so that you get the most
out of your Z4 roadster:
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It is advisable to close the convertible
top when the vehicle is parked.
The closed convertible top not only pro-
tects the passenger compartment from
unforeseeable damage from the
weather, but also provides a certain
degree of theft protection
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In addition, only keep valuables in the
locked luggage compartment, even
with the convertible top closed
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When the convertible top is open, the
central locking system also locks the
release button for the convertible top.
The convertible top cannot be oper-
ated. This provides better theft protec-
tion for valuables stored in the luggage
compartment
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Never mount a roof-mounted luggage
rack system on the convertible top.
To open the convertible top
Operate the convertible top only
when the vehicle is stationary.
Never store the convertible top for longer
than one day while it is wet to avoid perma-
nent damage from moisture.<
Before opening the convertible top,
make sure that the convertible top
compartment panel in the luggage com-
partment is lowered to avoid any possible
damage; refer to page
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1. Flip the handle out and turn it to the end
stop
2. Open the convertible top and push it
toward the rear of the vehicle
3. Gently swing the convertible top down-
ward and press until it engages audibly.
To close the convertible top
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