Mini COOPER CONVERTIBLE Owner's Manual page 49

Sliding sun roof
General information
Before closing the sliding sun roof, remove any
foreign objects from the windshield frame; oth‐
erwise, closing may be prevented.
Opening
Press the switch backward, until
the desired position is reached
or the sliding sun roof is fully
open.
Closing
Press the switch forward, until
the desired position is reached
or the sliding sun roof is closed.
Convertible top
General information
The convertible top can be opened or closed at
speeds up to approx. 18 mph/30 km/h.
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 move‐
ment stops.
Observe the following information:
▷ While the convertible top is moving, it is not
possible to open the tailgate.
▷ If possible, close the convertible top when
the vehicle is parked. A closed convertible
top protects it from weather-related dam‐
age 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, vacuum produced in the
vehicle interior causes the convertible top
to begin to flutter. Increase the air flow via
Opening and closing
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the ventilation so that no vacuum is pro‐
duced in the vehicle.
▷ It is not possible to start the engine and op‐
erate the convertible top simultaneously.
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 51,
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, remove
any foreign objects from the windshield
frame; otherwise, closing may be pre‐
vented.
Safety information
NOTE
Incorrect operation can damage the con‐
vertible top and other parts of the vehicle.
There is a risk of property damage. During op‐
eration, heed the following points:
▷ Keep the area of movement of the conver‐
tible top clear because the convertible top
swivels out upward. Maximum area of
movement: 78.8 inches/2 meters.
▷ Fully close the tailgate.
▷ 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 convertible top on uneven
sections of road.
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