2011 1 Series Owner's Manual without iDrive - Irvine BMW

Opening and closingClosing without pinch protectionIf there is an external danger, press the switchforward past the resistance point and hold itthere. The roof closes without pinch protection.Following interruptions in electricalpower supplyAfter a power failure, there is a possibility thatthe glass roof can only be raised. The systemmust be initialized. BMW recommends havingthis work done by your BMW center.Closing manually*In the event of an electrical malfunction, you canmove the glass roof manually:1. Unclip the front of the cover of the interiorlamps using the screwdriver from theonboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 132.4. Unplug the motor. Considerably less effortwill be required for manual operation.5. Insert the Allen wrench* supplied with theonboard vehicle tool kit, refer to page 132,into the opening provided. Move the glassroof in the desired direction.6. Reattach the lamp cover and reinstall thecontrol unit.2. On both sides, use the screwdriver to presson the clip inside the opening.3. Remove the control unit.Convertible: topThe fully automatic top combines reliableweather protection with simple and easy-touseoperation.The following tips will enhance your drivingpleasure in your Convertible:> It is advisable that you close the convertibletop when you park the vehicle. Not onlydoes the closed top protect the vehicle interioragainst unanticipated weather damage,it also offers a certain amount of theft protection.However, even when the top isclosed, valuables should only be stored inthe locked cargo area.> Do not attach roof-mounted luggage systemsto the convertible top.30