Mini Cooper Owner's Manual page 48

Malfunction
The Convertible top not locked indicator lamp
lights up and a message appears on the Control
Display.
Interruption
A convertible top which is not completely
open or closed is
The automatic movement is immediately inter-
rupted when the switch for the convertible top
operation is released. The procedure can be
continued in the desired direction by pressing
the appropriate switch.
If the opening or closing operation is interrupted
by releasing the switch, the convertible top
remains in the current position. The procedure
can be continued by pressing the appropriate
switch.
The opening and closing procedure is also inter-
rupted in case of a mechanical blockage. In this
case, in order to operate the convertible top
again:
1. Switch off the ignition and then switch it on
again.
2. Press the switch to continue the procedure
in the desired direction.
Opening and closing the convertible top
Switching on radio readiness or ignition, see
page 60.
To spare the battery, operate the convert-
ible top only when the engine is running, if
possible.
Before closing the convertible top, remove any
foreign objects from the windshield frame that
may interfere with the closing of the convertible
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Opening
1. Fold the handle out and rotate until it
reaches the end stop, arrow.
2. Using the handle, push unlocked convertible
top upwards and open about six inches.
3. Push switch back to open the convertible
top. The windows open during this
procedure.
Closing
1. Press the switch forward.
2. Pull convertible top onto the front windshielf
frame,
3. Turn handle clockwise until there is an
audible click.
The convertible top is locked.
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