Mini Convertible Owner's Manual page 41

Opening and closing procedure
Do not interrupt and restart the closing
procedure several times one after
another, or the convertible top mechanism
could be damaged.<
If the convertible top can be moved in only
one direction after several consecutive
attempts to operate it, the convertible top sys-
tem has overheated. Allow the system to cool
down for approx. 4 minutes.<
If the battery was disconnected, e.g. for
changing batteries or vehicle storage,
reinitialize the power windows, refer to page 36.
Otherwise the windows cannot be lowered or
the convertible top cannot be
Convenient operation
For convenience operation using the remote
control refer to page 27, for operation via the
door lock refer to page 29.
Manual closing in the event of an
electrical malfunction
Only close the convertible top manually if
it is absolutely necessary. Never open it
manually. Improper handling of the convertible
top can result in damage. The closing procedure
must be completely finished. Otherwise, dam-
age or injury could result.<
Before closing
1. Remove allen key and screwdriver from ve-
hicle tools, refer to page 190.
2. Pry out luggage compartment lamp from
the left side trim using the screwdriver.
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3.
Releasing the convertible top
opened.<
1.
2.
3.
Closing the convertible top
1.
2.
Use the screwdriver and turn the gold-col-
ored screw, see arrow, one and a half turns
in the direction of the arrow.
Push cover panel forward, see arrow 1.
In order to unlock the convertible top use
the allen key to loosen the screws of the
locking devices, see arrows 2.
Release the second side frame.
Place both hands on the convertible top on
the respective side frame.
Lift out both sides at the same time, and
swing the convertible top forward onto
the cowl.
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