BMW 8 Series Convertible 2022-2023 Operating from the Inside User Manual

Operating from the Inside

Push the switch and hold it.

The windows roll down and the convertible top opens while the switch is being pushed.

Closing

Pull the switch and hold it.
The windows are lowered, the convertible top is closed, and the windows are raised again while the switch is being pulled.

Preventing an interruption
Push or pull the switch until the convertible top is completely open or closed and the end of the procedure is indicated by a Check Control message. Always make sure that the convertible top well storage cover is completely closed. Only if the convertible top is completely open or closed will the convertible top and convertible top well storage cover be locked.
The convertible top movement is interrupted if the switch is released. The sequence can be continued in the desired direction using the switch.
The convertible top movement is interrupted if the switch is released. The sequence can be continued in the desired direction using the switch.
The convertible top and the convertible top well storage cover are not locked in this case. Operate the switch again until the convertible operation is terminated.

Operation from the outside
When equipped with Comfort Access the convertible top can also be operated from outside.
Convenient opening and convenient closing via the vehicle key.

Additional information:
Vehicle key, refer to page 80.

Cargo area partition

Fold down the cargo area partition in the back so that the convertible top can be opened.
Fold down the cargo area partition in the front in order to enlarge the cargo area capacity when the convertible top is closed.

Manually closing the convertible top

General information
If there is a malfunction, the convertible top can be manually closed. Two people are necessary to do this.
If possible, have a convertible top manually closed by a dealer’s service center or another qualified service center or repair shop.

Safety information
Warning
In case of an electrical malfunction, the convertible top cannot be locked in the fully open position. The convertible top will rise up while the vehicle is moving. There is a risk of an accident. Do not open the closed convertible top manually.

Warning
While manually lowering the convertible top, body parts can be jammed. With the one-sided operation, the convertible top can be damaged. There is a risk of injury or risk of damage to property. Make sure that the area of movement of the convertible top and the convertible top well storage cover is free. Only close the convertible top manually with two people.

Before closing

1. Lower the side windows completely.
2. Switching off, standby state.
3. Start/Stop button, refer to page 135.
4. Opening trunk lid.
5. Take convertible top tools out of the cargo area.
6. Remove the screwdriver from the onboard vehicle tool kit.
7. Unlock the convertible top well storage cover. This requires pulling both emergency unlocking Bowden cables out to the stop in succession.
   
8. When the convertible top well storage cover is unlocked, the trunk lid can no longer be opened.
9. Remove urgently needed items from the cargo area before closing the trunk lid.

NOTICE
The trunk lid collides with the unlocked convertible top well storage cover during closing. There is a risk of damage to property, among other potential damage. When closing the trunk lid, make sure that the trunk lid does not collide with the convertible top well storage cover.

Close the trunk lid. At the same time, press the convertible top well storage cover at the rear edges on the left and right down until contact with the trunk lid can be avoided.

Reference Links

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