BMW 2005 330Ci Convertible Manual Do Proprietário

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1 To close

2 To open

To avoid placing unnecessary 
loads on the battery, you should 

avoid operating the top when the 
engine is switched off.
Before closing the top, always ensure 
that the windshield frame is clear of any 
obstructions that could prevent the top 
from closing correctly.

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With the ignition key in position 1 or 
higher, and with the vehicle stationary

1. Read and comply with the preceding 

safety precautions

2. Ensure that the convertible top com-

partment panel in the luggage com-
partment is folded down, refer to 
page 

; otherwise, it will not be 

possible to open the convertible top

3. Ensure that the luggage compart-

ment lid is closed

4. Maintain pressure on the corre-

sponding button for the convertible 
top operation.
It can take a few seconds until the 
opening or closing procedure starts.

The luggage compartment lid can-
not be opened while the convert-

ible top is in motion.

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While the convertible top is in 
motion, the rear window will move 

toward the passenger compartment. To 
avoid possible pinching, the area 
around the closing convertible top 
should be clear.

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After having been stored for an 
extended period of time in the 

convertible top compartment, e.g. dur-
ing 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.
If the convertible top should halt just 
before the closing phase is completed, 
press against the front section of the 
convertible top frame from the outside 
to help the closing process along. Con-
tinue pressing the switch while doing 
so until the top starts up again on its 
own.

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> The red indicator lamp is lit whenever 

the convertible top mechanism is in 
motion. It goes out as soon as the 
opening or closing operation has 
been completed

> If the red indicator lamp flashes after 

the control button is released, the 
convertible top has not yet been 
opened or closed completely. You 
can resume operation in the desired 
direction by pressing the button 
again.

> If the yellow indicator lamp lights up 

continuously with the button pressed, 
the convertible top compartment 

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