BMW 318i Owner's Handbook Manual page 32

tion. If desired, resume the movement by
means of the switch.
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 panorama glass roof or the sliding trim
encounters an obstruction while closing from a
position about two-thirds closed or during clos-
ing from the raised position, the closing move-
ment is interrupted and the panorama glass
roof and the sliding trim are opened again.
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 and hold it
there. The roof closes without trap protection.
After a power failure
After a power failure, there is a possibility that
the panorama glass roof can only be raised. The
system 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 panorama glass roof manually:
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1. Unclip the front of the cover of the interior
lights using the screwdriver from the toolkit,
see page 129.
2. Insert the screwdriver into the openings on
each side to press the clips.
movement.<
3. Remove the control unit.
4. Unplug the motor. Considerably less effort
will be required for moving the roof manu-
ally.
5. Insert the Allen key from the toolkit, see
page 129, into the designated aperture.