BMW 2004 Z4 Roadster 2.5i Owner's Manual

Opening and closing

To close the convertible top

Press button 1
The convertible top is released and
moves up slightly

Holding on to the handle, pull the con-
vertible top forward onto the windshield
frame

Turn the handle until it audibly engages.
The convertible top is locked.

At higher speeds, the passenger
compartment may develop relatively

low air pressure, which can cause the con-
vertible top to begin fluttering. Increase the
air supply so that low pressure does not
occur in the vehicle.

Fully automatic convertible
top*

The fully automatic convertible top com-
bines assured protection against the ele-
ments with simple and easy handling.

Here are a few tips so that you get the most
out of your BMW:

It is advisable to close the convertible
top when the vehicle is parked. When
closed, the top not only guards the pas-
senger compartment from unforesee-
able damage from the weather, but also
affords a degree of protection against
theft. In addition, only keep valuables in
the locked luggage compartment, even
with the convertible top closed

Never mount a roof-mounted luggage
rack system on the convertible top.

To prevent damage, do not operate the
convertible top at temperatures below
14

7/–10 6.

Never store the convertible top while
it is wet to avoid permanent damage

from moisture.
Driving when the opening or closing pro-
cess has not been completed can cause
vehicle damage or personal injury.
Do not lay objects on the convertible top,
since they could fall off when the convert-
ible top is operated and cause damage or
injuries.
Do not reach into the convertible top mech-
anism during opening and closing. Keep
children away from the moving parts of the
convertible top during operation.

If possible, only operate the convert-
ible top with the vehicle stopped, as

otherwise the process may be interrupted.
If you set the convertible top in motion
while the vehicle is stationary and then
have to start suddenly, for instance at a
traffic light, you can still complete the pro-
cedure by driving as slowly as possible and
again holding the corresponding button
pressed.

At higher speeds, the passenger
compartment may develop relatively

low air pressure, which can cause the con-
vertible top to begin fluttering. Increase the
air supply so that low pressure does not
occur in the vehicle.

Opening and closing

To close

To open

If at all possible, only operate the con-
vertible top if the engine is running.

This saves unnecessary battery wear.
Before closing the convertible top, remove
any objects from the windshield frame that