BMW 128i Owner's Manual page 34

LEDs
> While the convertible top is being operated,
the left LED lights up green. It goes out as
soon as the top is fully opened or closed.
>
If the right-hand LED flashes red when you
release the button, the opening or closing
action has not yet finished.
> If the right-hand LED lights up red when the
button is pressed, the cargo area partition is
raised, the trunk lid is not closed or there is a
malfunction. The convertible top cannot be
moved.
Interruption
The automatic sequence of movements is
interrupted if the button for the convertible top
operation is released. The sequence can be
continued in the desired direction by pushing or
pulling the buttons.
If the opening or closing procedure is inter-
rupted for an extended period, the convertible
top remains in the raised position for approx.
10 minutes and then slowly moves to a stable
position.
A convertible top that is not fully opened
or closed is a safety
If the convertible top is not fully opened or
closed, the trunk lid cannot be opened
and the windows cannot be
Convenient operation with remote
control or via door lock
Refer to pages 20 and 22.
Closing manually
Only close the convertible top manually if
it is absolutely necessary, and never open
it manually. The convertible top box cover can-
not be locked if there is an electrical defect and
would then open while the vehicle is in motion.
Incorrect handling can result in
Closing the convertible top manually should be
performed by two people. The rear seats must
not be occupied.
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Before closing
1. Open the trunk lid.
2. Take the screwdriver out of the onboard
vehicle tool kit, refer to page 124.
3. If the convertible top is locked, release the
two button in the cargo area, arrows 1,
using the screwdriver and pull forcefully all
the way out. The convertible top box cover
is unlocked.
4. Close the trunk lid. After manually releasing
the convertible top box cover, it is no longer
possible to open the trunk lid.
Closing
1. Slide the protective cap, arrow 2, forward.
2. Slowly and smoothly open the convertible
top box cover all the way, arrow 3.
3. The locking pins must have engaged com-
pletely. If they are still visible: close the con-
vertible top box cover as far as necessary
until the locking bolts engage audibly, then
slowly open the cover. During this process,