Convertible Top - BMW M COUPE Manual

Manual convertible top, roadster
Weather protection
The convertible top combines reliable
protection from the elements with sim-
ple, convenient operation. Here are a
few tips to ensure that you have plea-
sure with your roadster.
It is advisable to close the convertible
top when the vehicle is parked. The
closed convertible top not only protects
the passenger compartment from un-
foreseeable damage from the weather,
it also provides a certain degree of theft
protection. In addition, keep valuables
only in the locked luggage compart-
ment, even with the convertible top
closed.
Never mount a roof-mounted luggage
rack on the convertible top. Please con-
tact your BMW center for suitable se-
curing devices and additional accesso-
ries.
To prevent damage, do not operate the
convertible top at temperatures below
32 7 (0 6).
To open
1 With the doors closed, lower the side
windows a few inches (centimeters).
2 Releasing the convertible top: Pull
the levers outward on the left and the
right of the convertible top frame
(refer to the illustration).
3 Raise the convertible top approx.
8 inches (20 cm) from the convertible
top frame on the inside to relieve ten-
sion on the top. Refer to arrow 1.
Be sure that the convertible top
folds at the front linkage joints first
(refer to arrow 2). If it does not, the con-
vertible top linkage could be
4 Continue to raise the top at the front
and push it toward the rear into the
convertible top well.
In the process, make sure the rear
window is laid down evenly and free
of creases. To prevent the rear win-
dow from being scratched, a soft
cloth should be laid in the window
fold.
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