BMW 8 CONVERTIBLE 2023 Series Owner's Manual page 110

CONTROLS
▷ In order to protect the battery, move the
convertible top only when the engine is run-
ning.
▷ Before closing the convertible top, remove
any foreign bodies from the windshield
frame; otherwise, closing may be pre-
vented.
Safety information
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 travel path clear.
Warning
When operating the convertible top while
driving, the view to the rear may be lim-
ited. At speeds above 30 mph/50 km/h the
convertible top stops in its current position.
There may be a risk of accidents and risk
of damage to property. When operating the
convertible top while driving, observe traffic
attentively and, if necessary, reduce speed.
Do not operate while reversing or in windy
weather.
Warning
The convertible top is not suitable for the
installation of roof carrier systems. The roof
carrier could come loose. There is a risk of
accident. Do not mount any roof carrier sys-
tems to the convertible top.
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Warning
A convertible top that is not completely open
or closed is not locked and can open by itself
while driving due to the air stream. There is
a risk of injury or risk of damage to property.
Make sure that the convertible top is always
completely open or closed.
Warning
If there is a longer interruption of the
convertible top movement with the drive-
ready state switched on, convertible top and
convertible top well storage cover remain in
the current position for several minutes be-
fore they lower slowly. Lowering may need to
be carried out in several stages. The stages
are not maintained permanently. If the drive-
ready state is switched off, convertible top
and convertible top well storage cover lower
already after a short period of time.
There is a risk of injury or risk of damage
to property. Make sure that the convertible
top is completely open or closed. Keep the
movement area of the convertible top unob-
structed.
NOTICE
Incorrect operation can damage the
convertible top and other parts of the vehicle.
There is a risk of damage to property. During
operation, heed the following points:
▷ Keep the area of movement of the
convertible top clear because the
convertible top swivels out and upward.
Maximum area of movement: 98.5 in-
ches/2.5 meters.
▷ Keep the area of movement of the
convertible top well storage cover open
because the convertible top well storage
cover will pivot out to the rear. Maximum
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