BMW M6 Owner's Manual page 50

Controls
Manually close convertible top
If there is a defect, the convertible top can be
manually closed. Two persons are necessary
to do this.
Do not manually open convertible top
and close it manually only in emergency
situations.
Do not manually open the convertible top. The
convertible top well storage cover cannot latch
if there is an electrical defect and would open
during driving.
Manually close the convertible top only in
emergency situations.
Damage can result from improper handling.◀
Tools
Tools for manually closing the convertible top
are located in the insert of the rear seat back‐
rest under the first aid kit.
1. Remove insert, refer to page 191.
2. Remove the first aid kit.
3. Remove tools.
1 Convertible top tool
2 Adapter
3 Rear window tool
Before closing
1. Switch off the ignition.
2. Lower the side window and the rear win‐
dow completely.
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If the rear window cannot be lowered elec‐
trically, it must be lowered manually.
3. Carefully open the trunk lid, refer to
page 37, taking care not to damage the
convertible top well storage cover.
4. Remove the two large caps from the trim. If
necessary, use a screwdriver to help with
this.
5. Unlock convertible top well storage cover.
To do this, pull on the right cap and simul‐
taneously slightly raise the front right
convertible top well storage cover in front
of the rear window.
Proceed accordingly on the left side.
6. When the convertible top is closed man‐
ually, the trunk lid can no longer be
opened.
Remove urgently needed items from the
cargo area and close the trunk lid.