BMW SERIE 3 CONVERTIBLE 2003 Owner's Manual page 48

Fully-automatic convertible top*
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the closing phase is completed, press
against the front section of the convert-
ible top frame from the outside to help
the closing process along. Continue
pressing the switch while doing so until
the top starts up again on its
Operate the convertible top manu-
ally in emergency situations only
to avoid causing damage due to incor-
rect operation.<
If the opening or closing process
has been interrupted, the convert-
ible top will remain in that position for
15 minutes. After that, the convertible
top can be moved again and, if it is an
emergency situation, you may need to
help the top along manually.
This can also be done in ignition key
position 0.
In certain cases, the luggage compart-
ment lid cannot be opened if the open-
ing or closing operation has been inter-
rupted.<
Convenience operation via the
driver's door lock
Refer to page 33.
own.<
Manual closing in the event of an
electrical malfunction
1 Emergency operation
2 Allen wrench
3 Recess
Only operate the convertible top
manually when closing it. Never
open it manually since the convertible
top compartment lid cannot be locked,
and would open while you are
The best way to close the convert-
ible top manually is to stand out-
side the vehicle, keeping the driver's
door open and the driver's seat flipped
forward. No one is to be in the rear seat
during this operation.<
1. Remove the insert between the rear
seats. Take the trim off of the guide
rod and flip it forward. Press down
hard on the emergency lock 1 – see
arrow. After a brief pause, the mech-
anism for the convertible top com-
partment lid will be released
If the mechanism for the convert-
ible top compartment lid does not
unlock, then insert the Allen wrench 2
into the recess 3 and turn clockwise to
release it.<
2. If the luggage compartment lid is
closed, open the convertible top
compartment lid up as far as the stop
will allow
driving.<
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