BMW SERIE 3 CONVERTIBLE 2002 Owner's Manual page 40

Manual convertible top
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4. Position the rear convertible top
frame vertically and grip it firmly
You can make it easier to raise the
rear convertible top frame by
pressing the area indicated by the
arrow.<
5. Reach into the recess created when
the convertible top compartment is
lifted and pull it all the way by hand 1
6. Lay the rear convertible top frame in
the convertible top compartment 2
Let go of the rear convertible top
frame before laying the convert-
ible top down, otherwise, the side trim
panel could be damaged.<
7. Raise the front of the top and pull it
back for storage
Now finish pushing the convertible
top all the way down into the
convertible top compartment. This
makes it easier to close the convertible
top compartment lid, especially at
lower temperatures.<
8. Press down slightly on the convert-
ible top compartment lid from above
(arrow). The closing process will then
be carried out automatically
9. Either close the slightly lowered side
windows or put them at the desired
height.
To prevent finger injuries, always
grip the convertible top compart-
ment lid from above.
An interlock device helps avoid damage
to the vehicle by preventing the
luggage compartment lid from opening
unless the convertible top compartment
lid is completely closed.<
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