BMW 318i Owner's Handbook Manual page 30

Opening, closing
> Push the switch toward the rear to the pres-
sure point.
The glass roof and the sliding trim open in
unison as long as you hold the switch in this
position.
> Push the switch to the rear past the pres-
sure point.
The glass roof and the sliding trim open
automatically. Press the switch again briefly
to halt the opening movement.
Close the glass roof similarly by pushing the
switch forward. The sliding trim remains open
and can be closed manually.
For convenient operation by means of the
remote control or at the door lock see page
or 19. Convenient closing with convenient
access, see Locking on page 18.
After the ignition is switched off
You can still operate the roof for approx.
1 minute after the remote control has been
removed or the ignition switched off.
Trap protection
If the glass roof encounters an obstruction while
closing from approximately half-open position,
or during closing from the raised position, the
closing movement is interrupted and the glass
roof is opened again slightly.
Despite the trap protection function,
make sure that the roof is not obstructed
as it closes; if this precaution is not taken, the
risk remains that thin objects, for instance,
could fail to interrupt the closing
Closing without the trap protection
function
If there is an external hazard, push the switch
forwards beyond the pressure point. The roof
closes without trap protection.
After a power failure
After a power failure, there is a possibility that
the glass roof can only be raised. The system
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must be initialised. BMW recommends that you
have this work performed by BMW Service.
Manual closing*
In the event of an electrical fault, you can move
the glass roof manually:
1. Unclip the front of the cover of the interior
lights using the screwdriver from the toolkit,
see page 129.
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2. Insert the screwdriver into the openings on
each side to press the clips.
3. Remove the control unit.
4. Unplug the motor. Considerably less effort
will be required for moving the roof manu-
ally.
movement.<