Wind Deflector - BMW 328xi Owner's Manual

A hardtop that is not fully opened or
closed is a safety hazard.
Do not interrupt and resume the closing proce-
dure several times in close succession as this
could damage the mechanism.<
If the hardtop is not fully opened or
closed, the luggage compartment lid can-
not be opened and the windows cannot be
moved.<
Convenient operation with remote
control and via door lock
Refer to pages 30 and 32.

Wind deflector*

The wind deflector keeps air movements in the
passenger compartment to a minimum when
the hardtop is open and provides an even more
comfortable ride, particularly at high speeds.
Installation
The wind deflector is stored in a protective
cover in the cargo bay. The protective cover
contains short instructions on how to operate
the wind deflector.
1. Remove the wind deflector from the protec-
tive cover and unfold it, arrows 1.
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2. Press together the top and bottom sections
until the catch engages, arrow 2.
3. Push the fastening pin 3 into the opening
provided on the right side of the vehicle until
it snaps into place.
4. Push the fastening pin 4 into the opening
provided on the left side of the vehicle until
it snaps into place.
5. Turn the rotary handle in the direction of
arrow 5 as far as the first stop to insert the
right fastening pin into the holders.
6. Turn the rotary handle in the direction of
arrow 6 as far as the
left fastening pin into the holders.
7. Fold up the top section of the wind deflec-
tor.
With the wind deflector installed: do not
recline the front-seat backrests too far if
the seat is to be slid all the way back, as this
would damage the wind
Only turn the rotary handle within the
range between the two symbols, other-
wise the cable system inside the wind deflector
could be damaged.<
symbol to insert the
deflector.<