Mini CONVERTIBLE COOPER Owner's Manual page 68

CONTROLS
If the vehicle is accelerated above a speed
of approx. 18 mph/30 km/h while the
convertible top is being moved, the
convertible top movement stops.
Follow the following information:
– While the convertible top is moving, it
is not possible to open the trunk lid.
– If possible, close the convertible top
when the vehicle is parked. A closed
convertible top protects it from weather-
related damage and to some extent from
theft.
– Even when the convertible top is closed,
only store valuables in the locked cargo
area or in the locked glove compartment.
– At higher speeds, negative pressure pro-
duced in the car's interior causes the
convertible top to begin to flutter. In-
crease the air flow via the ventilation to
prevent negative pressure in the vehi-
cle.
– It is not possible to start the engine and
operate the convertible top simultane-
ously. When the engine is started using
the Start/Stop button or using the Auto
Start/Stop function, the convertible top
movement is briefly interrupted.
– Opening a door interrupts closure of the
convertible top.
– When loading the cargo area, make sure
that the cargo does not push against the
cargo area partition, refer to page 70,
from below.
– In order to protect the battery, move the
convertible top only when the engine is
running if possible.
– Before closing the convertible top, re-
move any foreign objects from the wind-
shield frame; otherwise, closing may be
prevented.
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Opening and closing
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Safety information
NOTICE
Incorrect operation can damage the
convertible top and other parts of the vehi-
cle.
There is a risk of damage to property. Dur-
ing operation, heed the following points:
– Keep the area of movement of the
convertible top clear because the
convertible top swivels out and up-
ward. Maximum area of movement:
78.8 inches/2 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.
– Make sure that no objects are on the
cargo cover when opening the
convertible top.
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 area of movement clear.