BMW 2004 Z4 Roadster 3.0i Manual Do Proprietário

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could keep the convertible top from closing 
properly.

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Ignition key in position 1 or higher. 
With the vehicle standing.

1.

Read and comply with the preceding 
safety precautions

2.

Make sure that the convertible top com-
partment panel in the luggage compart-
ment is lowered; refer to page 

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erwise the convertible top cannot be 
opened

3.

Ensure that the luggage compartment 
lid is closed

4.

Press and hold the corresponding but-
ton for convertible top operation.

If the convertible top should halt right 
before the closing phase is completed, 
press against the front part of the convert-
ible top frame from the outside to help the 
closing process along. Keep pressing the 
button while doing so until the top starts up 
again on its own.

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The red indicator lamp in the button will 
light up while the convertible top is in 
motion. It goes out as soon as the 
opening or closing operation has been 
completed 

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If the red indicator lamp in the button 
flashes after the button has been 
released, then the opening or closing 
operation has not yet been completed. 
The sequence can be continued in the 
desired direction by pressing this but-
ton

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If the yellow indicator lamp in the button 
lights up continuously with the button 
pressed, then the convertible top com-
partment panel is raised and the con-
vertible top cannot be moved.

The side windows will lower slightly when 
you press the button for operating the con-
vertible top. 

After the opening or closing operation, the 
side windows will go back up if you keep 
the button pressed for more than 2 sec-
onds after the indicator lamp has gone out.

The automatic sequence will be interrupted 
immediately if you release the button that 
operates the top. The sequence can be 
continued in the desired direction by press-
ing this button.

If the convertible top operation has 
been interrupted, do not close the 

side windows using the power window but-
tons. Otherwise the side windows may not 
close properly against the rubber seal of 
the convertible top.

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After the convertible top has been 
stored for an extended period of time 

in the convertible top compartment, e.g. in 
the winter months because the hardtop was 
being used, you may have to support the 
convertible top by hand when closing it for 
the first time.

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.

1.

Pull out the handle in the luggage com-
partment as far as it will go

2.

Turn the handle by 90° until it engages

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