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BMW 325ci Convertbile (2002 year). Instruction - part 3

Luggage compartment

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3. Raise and secure the floor panel by

To enlarge the luggage

Lift the floor panel up and hook it

using the fitting on the weatherstrip-

compartment

1. Press the button (arrow)

ping on the drip rail (arrow) to

With the convertible top closed, you

2. Grab it by the handle and pull up

suspend it.

can enlarge the luggage compartment.

To do this, flip the handle outward and

Carefully replace the hanger in its

press it down and toward the front of

holder when lowering the floor

the vehicle (arrow). The convertible top

panel back into place.<

compartment panel is now raised and

secured.

To get ready to open the convertible

top, follow the steps in reverse order.

Before lowering the convertible

top, always check to ensure that

the luggage compartment panel has

returned to its original position, refer to

page 40 or 43. Attempts to lower the

top with the panel folded up can lead to

vehicle damage.<

36nLuggage compartment

Alarm system*

The fittings at the corners of the

The concept

To arm and disarm the alarm

luggage compartment provide you with

system

The vehicle alarm system responds:

a convenient means of attaching

When the vehicle is locked or unlocked

> When a door, the hood or the

luggage nets* and flexible straps for

via the driver's door lock or with the

luggage compartment lid is opened

securing luggage.

remote control, the alarm system is also

> To movements inside the vehicle

Refer also to Cargo loading on

simultaneously armed or disarmed.

(interior motion sensor)

page 103.

> To variations in the vehicle's tilt angle

You can have different acknowl-

such as those occurring during

edgment signals set to confirm

attempts to steal the wheels or tow

arming and disarming.<

the vehicle

> To interruption of battery voltage.

The system responds to unauthorized

vehicle entry and attempted theft by

You can open the luggage compart-

simultaneously activating the following:

ment lid even when the system is

> The acoustic alarm sounds for

armed by pressing the button on the

30 seconds

remote control, refer to page 30. When

> The hazard warning flashers are acti-

it is closed, the lid is once again

vated for approx. five minutes

secured.

> The high beams flash on and off in

rhythm with the hazard warning

flashers.

Alarm system*

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> The indicator lamp flashes for

Interior motion sensor

10 seconds when the system is

Deactivate the interior motion sensor

disarmed: an attempted entry has

(refer to Avoiding unintentional alarms

been detected in the period since the

in the previous column) if children or

system was armed.

animals are to remain in the vehicle.

Following triggering of an alarm, the

indicator lamp will flash continuously.

For US owners only

The transmitter and receiver units

Avoiding unintentional alarms

comply with part 15 of the FCC (Federal

The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion

Communication Commission) regula-

sensor may be switched off at the same

tions. Operation is governed by the

time. You can do this to prevent a false

following:

Indicator lamp displays

alarm from being triggered in garages

FCC ID: LTQSDR2G5

> The indicator lamp below the interior

with elevator ramps, for instance, or

Compliance statement:

when the vehicle is transported by

rearview mirror flashes continuously:

This device complies with part 15 of the

the system is armed

trailer or train:

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

> The indicator lamp flashes during

following two conditions:

arming: the door(s), the hood or the

> This device may not cause harmful

luggage compartment lid are not

Lock the vehicle twice (= arm the

interference, and

completely closed. Even if you do not

system). Press the button on the

> this device must accept any interfer-

close the alerted area(s), the

remote control twice in succession or

ence received, including interference

remaining areas are secured, and the

lock the vehicle twice with the key.

that may cause undesired operation.

indicator lamp will flash continuously

The indicator lamp lights up briefly and

after 10 seconds. However, the inte-

then flashes continuously. The tilt alarm

Any unauthorized modifications to

rior motion sensor is not activated

sensor and the interior motion sensor

these devices could void the

> The indicator lamp goes out when the

are deactivated as long as the system is

user's authority to operate the equip-

system is disarmed: no manipulation

armed.

ment.<

or attempted intrusions have been

detected in the period since the

system was armed

38nElectric power windows

After the ignition has been switched off:

You can still use the electric power

windows for up to 15 minutes, as long

as no one opens any of the front doors.

When leaving the vehicle, always

remove the ignition key from the

lock and remember to close the doors

to prevent children from operating the

power windows and injuring them-

selves, etc.<

For convenience closing via the door

To open and close window

To operate all the side windows

lock refer to page 31.

From ignition key position 1:

> Press the switch up to the pressure

point: the windows retract as long as

> Press the switch up to the pressure

you maintain pressure on the switch

point: the window retracts as long as

> Press the switch briefly past the pres-

you maintain pressure on the switch

sure point: the windows move auto-

> Press the switch briefly past the pres-

matically. Pressing the switch again

sure point (only on driver's door): the

stops the opening cycle.

window moves automatically.

Pressing the switch again stops the

You can close all windows in the same

opening cycle.

manner by pulling the switch.

You can close the window in the same

manner by pulling the switch.

Manual convertible top

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The fabric top offers the perfect protec-

tion against weather and one person

can open and close it easily and simply.

So that you will get the most out of

enjoying your convertible, here are a

few tips: it is advisable to close the

convertible top when the vehicle is

being parked. The closed convertible

top not only protects the passenger

compartment from unforeseeable

damage from the weather, it also

provides a certain degree of theft

protection.

3. To unlock, press the button with igni-

To open the convertible top

tion key in position 1. The top

In addition, keep valuables only in the

Never attempt to open or close

locked luggage compartment, even

compartment lid's lock disengages

the convertible top unless the

and the lid itself rises a small

with the convertible top closed.

vehicle is completely stationary. To

distance. The side windows will

Never mount a roof-mounted luggage

prevent vehicle damage the top

lower slightly

rack on the convertible top.

compartment's lock will not disengage

unless the luggage compartment lid is

If the indicator lamp lights up

Closing the electric power

closed.<

when you press the button, this

windows: to help ensure that the

indicates that the top compartment's

windows seal securely, you should

1. Flip the locking handle out (refer to

floor panel has been raised, preventing

either close the rear windows first or

illustration), and turn it as far as the

the lock from disengaging, refer to

close all four windows at the same

end stop will allow

page 35. You should respond by folding

time.<

2. Raise the convertible top a little bit

the top compartment panel back to its

(release the tension)

original position and then reclosing the

luggage compartment lid.<

40nManual convertible top

4. Position the rear convertible top

5. Reach into the recess created when

8. Press down slightly on the convert-

frame vertically and grip it firmly

the convertible top compartment is

ible top compartment lid from above

lifted and pull it all the way by hand 1

(arrow). The closing process will then

You can make it easier to raise the

6. Lay the rear convertible top frame in

be carried out automatically

rear convertible top frame by

the convertible top compartment 2

9. Either close the slightly lowered side

pressing the area indicated by the

windows or put them at the desired

arrow.<

Let go of the rear convertible top

height.

frame before laying the convert-

ible top down, otherwise, the side trim

To prevent finger injuries, always

panel could be damaged.<

grip the convertible top compart-

ment lid from above.

7. Raise the front of the top and pull it

An interlock device helps avoid damage

back for storage

to the vehicle by preventing the

luggage compartment lid from opening

Now finish pushing the convertible

unless the convertible top compartment

top all the way down into the

lid is completely closed.<

convertible top compartment. This

makes it easier to close the convertible

top compartment lid, especially at

lower temperatures.<

Manual convertible top

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As soon as the top convertible

5. Either close the slightly lowered side

compartment lid closes the central

windows or put them at the desired

locking system will release the lock to

height

allow renewed access to the luggage

6. Press down slightly on the convert-

compartment.

ible top compartment lid from above

(arrow). The closing process will then

To avoid fabric damage stemming

be carried out automatically, refer to

from extended exposure to mois-

page 40

ture, you should never retract the

convertible top when it is wet, refer also

Operate the convertible top

to the "Caring for your vehicle"

compartment lid from above only

manual.<

in order to avoid any pinching.<

To close the convertible top

As soon as the top convertible

1. Turn the ignition key to position 1

compartment lid closes the central

2. Press the button to unlock it. The

locking system will release the lock to

convertible top will be unlocked and

allow renewed access to the luggage

the side windows will lower slightly

compartment.<

3. Open the convertible top compart-

ment lid all the way

7. Holding on to the locking handle, pull

4. Lift the convertible top out by the

the front part of the convertible top

lateral guide section 1 and the front

frame up onto the windshield frame,

convertible top frame 2, swinging it

and lock the convertible top by

forward until you encounter percep-

turning the handle until you hear the

tible resistance

convertible top engage and lock.

The system automatically presses the

To avoid damaging the side trim,

top's rear frame against the convertible

always fold the convertible top

top compartment lid, pretensioning it to

forward before folding the rear frame

ensure that it seals tightly.

brace up into its vertical position.<

42nManual convertible top

Fully-automatic convertible top*

At higher speeds, the ensuing

The fully-automatic convertible top

Driving when the opening or

vacuum in the passenger

combines the benefits of effective

closing process has not been

compartment can cause the convertible

protection against the elements with

completed can cause vehicle damage or

top to begin fluttering. Increase the air

simple and convenient operation.

personal injury.

supply via the ventilation controls so

Try to make sure that the vehicle is

To gain maximum satisfaction from your

that a vacuum does not occur in the

completely stationary before using the

convertible, please observe the

vehicle.<

fully-automatic convertible top, other-

following:

wise the system could respond by stop-

> We strongly recommend that you

ping in mid-travel.

close the convertible top before

If you set the convertible top in motion

leaving the vehicle parked. When

with the vehicle stationary and then have

closed, the top not only guards the

to start suddenly - for instance, at a

passenger compartment from unfore-

traffic light - you can still complete the

seeable damage from the weather,

operation by driving as slowly as

but also affords a degree of protec-

possible and again pressing and main-

tion against theft. However, even

taining pressure on the button. To avoid

when the top is closed valuables

possible legal violations, always

should always be stored in the locked

remember that traffic regulations always

luggage compartment

take priority over these instructions.

> Never attempt to mount any kind of

Before closing the top always ensure

roof rack or luggage carrier on the

that the windshield frame is clear and

convertible top

free of any obstructions that could

> Never retract or attempt to move the

prevent it from seating correctly.

convertible top at temperatures

Do not lay objects on the convertible

below 14 7 (- 10 6), as damage

top, as they could fall off when it moves,

could result.

causing vehicle damage or personal

injury.

Never store the convertible top

Always keep your hands and fingers well

while it is wet to avoid permanent

away from the top's mechanism while it

damage from moisture.<

is opening and closing. Ensure that chil-

dren remain at a safe distance from the

top's travel range while it is in motion.<

Fully-automatic convertible top*

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When closing the electric power

4. Maintain pressure on the corre-

windows while underway, always

sponding button for the convertible

remember to either start by closing the

top operation. The red indicator lamp

rear windows or to close all of them at

flashes whenever the convertible top

once. Failure to adhere to this

mechanism is in operation. It goes

sequence can prevent the windows

out when the opening or closing

from sealing tightly at high speeds.<

process has been completed.

If it continues flashing after the

At higher speeds, the ensuing

control button is released, the

vacuum in the passenger

process has not completed opening

compartment can cause the convertible

or closing. The operation can be

top to begin fluttering. Increase the air

resumed in the desired direction by

supply via the ventilation controls so

pressing the button again.

1 Close

that a vacuum does not occur in the

If the yellow indicator lamp lights up

vehicle.<

2 Open

continuously with the button

pressed, the convertible top

To open and close

compartment panel has been raised

From ignition key position 1 and with

and the top cannot be moved, refer

the vehicle stationary.

to step 2.

To avoid placing unnecessary loads on

The convertible top stops moving

the battery, you should avoid operating

immediately when the button is

the top when the engine is switched off.

released. You can resume operation in

1. Read and comply with the preceding

the desired direction by pressing the

safety precautions

button again.<

2. Before opening the convertible top,

ensure that the convertible top

compartment panel is back down

into its original position, refer to

page 35

3. Ensure that the luggage compart-

ment lid is closed

44nFully-automatic convertible top*

While the convertible top is in

hardtop was being used — you may have

motion, the rear window will move

to support the convertible top by hand

toward the passenger compartment

when closing it for the first time:

and will gently press the heads of the

If the convertible top should halt just

passengers sitting in the rear forward.

before the closing phase is completed,

Normally, this is not dangerous. To

press against the front section of the

avoid possibly being pinched, passen-

convertible top frame from the outside to

gers in the back seat should lean their

help the closing process along. Continue

heads slightly forward while the

pressing the switch while doing so until

convertible top is in motion.<

the top starts up again on its own.<

The side power windows are lowered a

If the opening or closing process

small distance whenever the top is set

has been interrupted, the convert-

Manual closing in the event of an

in motion by pressing the button and

ible top will remain in that position for

electrical malfunction

after the opening or closing process is

15 minutes.

completed, they will go back up, if you

After that, the convertible top can be

The best way to close the convert-

keep holding the button down for more

moved again and, if it is an emergency

ible top manually is to stand

than 2 seconds after the indicator lamp

situation, you may need to help the top

outside the vehicle, keeping the driver's

has gone out.

along manually. This can also be done

door open and the driver's seat flipped

in ignition key position 0.

forward. No one is to be in the rear seat

The luggage compartment lid cannot be

In certain cases, the luggage compart-

during this operation.<

opened while the convertible top is in

ment lid cannot be opened if the

motion.

opening or closing operation has been

1. Remove the insert between the rear

interrupted.<

seats. Take the trim off of the guide

Do not close the side power

rod and flip it forward. Press down

windows using the buttons if the

Convenience operation via the

hard on the emergency lock (arrow).

convertible top operation has been

After a brief pause, the mechanism

interrupted.<

driver's door lock

for the convertible top compartment

Refer to page 31.

lid will be released

After having been stored for an

extended period of time in the

convertible top compartment — e. g.

during the winter months because the

Fully-automatic convertible top*

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If the mechanism for the convert-

2. If the luggage compartment lid is

4. Use a screwdriver to lift out the cover

ible top compartment lid does not

closed, open the convertible top

panel that is in the center of the front

unlock, then insert the Allen wrench 1

compartment lid up as far as the stop

convertible top frame

into the recess 2 and turn clockwise to

will allow

5. Insert the Allen wrench (stored next

release it

3. Lift out the convertible top by holding

to the emergency lock; refer to

on to the lateral guide section 1 and

page 44) in the 6-point socket

the front convertible top frame 2.

(arrow)

Position the rear convertible top

6. Pull down on the front convertible

frame vertically and close the

top frame as far as possible.

convertible top compartment lid. Flip

Complete the closing process by

the rear convertible top frame down-

continuing to turn the wrench to the

ward

left. Turn until the front convertible

top frame has locked onto the wind-

shield frame. The system automati-

cally presses the top's rear frame

against the convertible top compart-

ment lid, pretensioning it to ensure

that it seals tightly.

46nFully-automatic convertible top*

Wind deflector*

Please consult your BMW center

With the convertible top open, the wind

to have the defect corrected.<

deflector keeps air movement in the

passenger compartment to a minimum,

In the event of an electrical

thus providing you with a pleasant

malfunction, never open the

drive, even at higher speeds. The wind

convertible top manually. The convert-

deflector comes in a protective sleeve,

ible top compartment lid cannot be

and because of its slim dimensions, can

locked, and would open while you are

be easily stored in the luggage

driving.<

compartment.

Installation

1. Take the wind deflector out of its

protective sleeve

Wind deflector

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Operate the convertible top

compartment lid from above only

in order to avoid any pinching.

With the wind deflector in place: to

avoid damaging the wind deflector

never push the front seats all the way

back.<

Removal

Follow the same procedure as when

installing, just reverse the steps.

2. Flip out both sides and lock into

3. Hold the wind deflector so that the

place. It is essential for the two

smaller half points toward the front

components marked in the illustra-

and guide the mounting pin for the

tion (arrows) to mesh at this point

side piece into the proper opening

4. Pull back on the mounting pin for the