BMW M6 Owner's Manual page 48

Controls
▷ Do not leave the open convertible top in
the convertible top well longer than one
day while the top is still wet; otherwise,
damage could result due to moisture.
▷ When opening the convertible top, make
sure there are no foreign bodies on top of
it.
▷ The convertible top pivots up during open‐
ing and closing. When the top is moved,
e.g., in garages, make sure that there is a
minimum height of 79 inches/2 meters;
otherwise, it damages may result.
▷ Do not place any objects on the convertible
top, otherwise, they could fall and cause
damage or injuries.
▷ When the rollover protection system is ex‐
tended, do not under any circumstances
move the convertible top.
▷ Always open or close the convertible top
completely. Convertible top and
convertible top well storage cover are
locked in the final positions. Driving with
the convertible tope or convertible top well
storage cover unlocked can result in dam‐
age.
▷ Do not reach into the convertible top
mechanism during the opening and closing
operation. Keep children away from the
opening path of the convertible top, other‐
wise, there is a risk of injury.
▷ When the convertible top is opened during
driving, be alert to traffic; otherwise, it may
result in an accident. If possible, do not
move the convertible top while driving in
reverse because rearward vision is se‐
verely impaired while the convertible top is
in motion. During windy conditions, do not
operate the convertible top while driving.
Do not drive faster than 30 mph/50 km/h;
otherwise, vehicle damage may occur.
▷ Do not attach any roof carrier systems;
otherwise, an accident may occur.◀
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Opening and closing
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Functional requirements
The ignition or radio ready state must be
switched on.
It is not possible to start the engine and oper‐
ate the convertible top simultaneously. When
the engine is started, the convertible top
movement is briefly interrupted.
Under the following conditions, the convertible
top movement cannot be moved and a Check
Control message is displayed.
▷ Cargo area partition is flipped up.
▷ Trunk lid is open.
▷ External temperature is too low.
▷ Vehicle system too low.
▷ Convertible top drive is overheating.
▷ Movement of the convertible top not al‐
lowed because of national regulations.
▷ Vehicle speed is too high.
Before opening and closing
▷ Follow the safety instructions for the
convertible top.
▷ Make sure that the cargo area partition in
the cargo area is folded down.
▷ Make sure that the cargo does not push
against the cargo area partition from be‐
low.
▷ Make sure that the trunk lid is closed.
Convertible top switch
1 Switch
2 LEDs