hardtop closing BMW 4 SERIES CONVERTIBLE 2015 F33 Owner's Manual

ommended formats for profile export.
Other formats may not support the export.1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Export profile"4.BMW Online: "BMW Online"
USB interface: "USB device"
Importing profiles
Profiles exported via BMW Online can also be
imported via BMW Online.
Profiles stored on a USB device can be im‐
ported via the USB interface.
Existing settings are overwritten with the im‐
ported profile.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Import profile"4.BMW Online: "BMW Online"
USB interface: "USB device"
Using the guest profile
The guest profile is for individual settings that
are saved in none of the three personal pro‐
files.
This can be useful for drivers who are using
the vehicle temporarily and do not have their
own profile.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Guest"
The guest profile cannot be renamed. It is not
assigned to the current remote control.
Display profile list during start
The profile list can be displayed during each
start to select the desired profile.
1."Settings"2."Profiles"3."Options"4."Display user list at startup"
Using the remote control
Note Take the remote control with youPeople or animals left unattended in a
parked vehicle can lock the doors from the in‐
side. Always take the remote control with you
when leaving the vehicle so that the vehicle
can then be opened from the outside.◀
Unlocking Press button on the remote control.
▷All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap
are being unlocked.▷Interior lamps and courtesy lamps are acti‐
vated. This function is not available, if the
interior lamps were switched off manually.▷The welcome lamps are switched on, if this
function was activated.▷Exterior mirrors folded through convenient
closing are folded open.
You can set how the vehicle is to be unlocked.
For Settings, refer to page 42.
The alarm system, refer to page 44, is dis‐
armed.
Convenient opening Press and hold this button on the re‐mote control.
The windows are opened, as long as the but‐
ton on the remote control is pressed.
With Comfort Access, the remote control can
be used to open the hardtop when in the vicin‐
ity of the vehicle.
Press and hold this button on the re‐
mote control until the hardtop is fully
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opened and the hardtop well storage cover is
fully closed.
Danger of jamming
Monitor the opening process to ensure
that no one becomes trapped; otherwise, inju‐
ries may result.◀
Leaving the vicinity of the vehicle stops the
motion.
Locking Locking from the outside
Do not lock the vehicle from the outside
with people inside the car, as the vehicle can‐
not be unlocked from inside without special knowledge.◀
The driver's door must be closed. Press button on the remote control.
All doors, the tailgate, and the fuel filler flap are
being locked.
The alarm system, refer to page 44, is armed.
Convenient closing With Comfort Access, the hardtop and the win‐
dow can be closed while you are close to the
vehicle.
Hold down the remote control button un‐
til the closing operation is completed.
Releasing the button or leaving the vicinity of
the vehicle stops the motion.
The exterior mirrors are folded in.
The exterior mirrors are not folded in when the
warning flashers are activated.
Monitor closing
Monitor closing to ensure that no one
becomes trapped.◀Switching on interior lights and
courtesy lights
Press button on the remote control with
the vehicle locked.
This function is not available, if the interior
lamps were switched off manually.
If the button is pressed again within 10 sec‐
onds after vehicle was locked, the interior mo‐
tion sensor and tilt alarm sensor of the anti-
theft warning system, refer to page 45, are
turned off. After locking, wait 10 seconds be‐
fore pressing the button again.
Panic mode
You can trigger the alarm system if you find
yourself in a dangerous situation.
Press button on the remote control for
at least 3 seconds.
To reel off the alarm: press any button.
Unlocking the trunk lid Press button on the remote control for
approx. 1 second.
The trunk lid opens slightly, regardless of
whether the vehicle was previously locked or
unlocked.
Depending on the features and the country
version, it is also possible to have door un‐
locked. Create the settings, refer to page 42.
If the doors were not unlocked, the trunk lid is
locked again as soon as it closes.
Do not place the remote control in the
cargo area
Take the remote control with you and do not
leave it in the cargo area; otherwise, the re‐
mote control is locked inside the vehicle when
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From the inside
Unlocking and locking
Pressing the central locking system button
locks or unlocks the vehicle with the doors
closed.
The vehicle is not secured against theft when
locking.
The fuel filler flap remains unlocked.
In the event of a severe accident, the vehicle is
automatically unlocked. The hazard warning
system and interior lights come on.
Unlocking and opening
▷Press the central locking system button to
unlock the doors together, and then pull
the door handle above the armrest.▷On the door to be opened, pull the door
handle twice: the first time unlocks the
door, the second time opens it. The other
doors remain locked.Trunk lid
Opening
During opening, the trunk lid pivots back and
up.
Ensure that adequate clearance is available
before opening.
Opening from the outside▷Press button on the trunk lid.▷Press button on the remote con‐
trol for approx. 1 second.
As the case may be, the doors are also un‐
locked. Unlocking with the remote control,
refer to page 38.
The trunk lid is unlocked and can be swung
upward.
The trunk lid cannot be opened if the hardtop
is not fully opened or closed.
Opening from the inside With the vehicle is stationary, press
the button in the driver's footwell.
The trunk lid is unlocked and opens slightly.
Closing
Hints Keep the closing path clear
Make sure that the closing path of the
trunk lid is clear; otherwise, injuries may re‐
sult.◀
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hardtop is open. Falling objects such as leaves
can trigger the alarm unintentionally.
Avoiding unintentional alarms
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐
sor can be switched off together, such as in
the following situations:▷In automatic car washes.▷In duplex garages.▷During transport on trains carrying vehi‐
cles, at sea or on a trailer.▷With animals in the vehicle.
Switching off the tilt alarm sensor and
interior motion sensor
Press the remote control button again
within 10 seconds as soon as the vehicle
is locked.
The indicator lamp lights up for approx. 2 sec‐
onds and then continues to flash.
The tilt alarm sensor and interior motion sen‐
sor are turned off, until the vehicle is locked again.
Switching off the alarm
▷Unlock vehicle with the remote control or
switch on the ignition, if needed through
emergency detection of remote control, re‐
fer to page 35.▷With Comfort Access: if you are carrying
the remote control on your person, grasp
the driver side or front passenger side door
handle completely.Power windows
Hint Take the remote control with you
Take the remote control with you when
leaving the vehicle so that children, e.g., can‐
not operate the power windows and injure
themselves.◀
Opening individually
▷ Press the button to the resistance
point.
The window opens while the switch is held.▷ Press the switch beyond the resist‐
ance point.
The window opens automatically. Pressing
the switch again stopse the motion.
See also: Convenient opening, refer to
page 37, via remote control.
Opening together
▷ Press the button to the resistance
point.
All windows open while the switch is being
held.▷ Press the switch beyond the resist‐
ance point.
All windows open automatically.
Pressing again stops the motion.
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Closing individuallyKeep the closing path clear
Monitor closing and make sure that the
closing path of the window is clear; otherwise,
injuries may result.◀▷ Pull the switch to the resistance
point.
The window closes while the switch is
held.▷ Pull the switch beyond the resistance
point.
The front windows close automatically.
Pulling again stops the motion. The rear
windows close, as long as the switch is
pressed.
See also: Convenient closing, refer to page 38,
via remote control.
Closing together Pull the switch to or beyond the resist‐
ance point.
All windows are closed while the switch is be‐
ing held.
Pinch protection system Danger of jamming even with pinch pro‐
tection
Even with the pinch protection system, check
that the window's closing path is clear; other‐
wise, the closing action may not stop in certain
situations, e.g., if thin objects are present.◀
No window accessories
Do not install any accessories in the win‐
dow's range of movement; otherwise, the
pinch protection system will be impaired.◀
If closing force exceeds a specific margin as a
window closes, closing is interrupted.
The window reopens slightly.
Closing without the pinch protection
system
Keep the closing path clear
Monitor closing and make sure that the
closing path of the window is clear; otherwise,
injuries may result.◀
E.g. danger from the outside or ice might pre‐
vent window from closing properly - proceed
as follows:1.Pull the reel past the resistance point and
hold it there.
The pinch protection is limited and the
window reopens slightly if the closing force
exceeds a certain margin.2.Pull the reel past the resistance point again
within approx. 4 seconds and hold it there.
The window closes without jam protection.
Hardtop
General information
The hardtop can be opened and closed at
walking speed.
If the vehicle is accelerated while the hardtop is
in motion, the movement is stopped.
Hints
▷If the hardtop is not completely opened or
closed, the trunk lid cannot be opened
since it would bump against the hardtop.▷If possible, close the hardtop when the ve‐
hicle is parked. A closed hardtop protects
car from weather-related damage and
against theft.▷It is not possible to start the engine and
operate the hardtop simultaneously. When
the engine is started using the Start/Stop
button or using the Auto Start/Stop func‐
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At a glance
Hardtop buttons
Functional requirements
The ignition or radio-ready state must be
switched on.
The following requirements must be fulfilled in
order to be able to move the hardtop.
▷The trunk partition is flipped down.▷The loading aid, refer to page 159, is shut
down.▷The trunk lid is closed.▷The external temperature is above
14 ℉/-10 ℃.▷The voltage of the vehicle electrical system
is sufficient.▷The hardtop drive is not overheating.▷The vehicle speed is not too high.▷The lateral tilt of the vehicle is not too
great.▷The windows can be lowered.
If this requirement is not met, a check control
message is displayed.
Safety information Note the swivel range of the hardtop
The hardtop pivots back and up during
opening and closing. When the hardtop is
moved, e.g., in garages, make sure that the
space at the top is at least 79 inches/2 meters
and the space at the rear is at least 20 in‐
ches/50 centimeters; otherwise, damages may
result.◀
Do not place objects on the hardtop
Do not place any objects on the hardtop,
otherwise, they could fall and cause damage or
injuries.◀
No hardtop movement when rollover pro‐
tection is activated
Do not move the hardtop when rollover protec‐
tion is activated; otherwise, it may result in
damage to the hardtop.◀
Open and close hardtop completely
Always open or close the hardtop com‐
pletely. Hardtop and hardtop well storage
cover are locked in the final positions. Driving
with the hardtop or hardtop well storage cover
unlocked can result in damage.◀
Do not reach into the hardtop mecha‐
nism
Do not reach into the hardtop mechanism dur‐
ing the opening and closing operation. Keep
children away from the opening path of the
hardtop, otherwise, there is a risk of injury.◀
Observe traffic during operation
When the hardtop is opened while driv‐
ing, be alert to traffic; otherwise, it may result in
an accident. If possible, do not move the hard‐
top while driving in reverse because rearward
vision is severely impaired while the hardtop is
in motion. During windy conditions, do not op‐
erate the hardtop while driving.◀
Do not attach any roof carrier systems to
the hardtop
Do not attach any roof carrier systems; other‐
wise, an accident may occur.◀
Do not move the hardtop with the bicycle
racks mounted
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damage to trunk lid and bicycle rack may oc‐
cur.◀
Do not operate hardtop on uneven sec‐
tions or road
Do not open or close hardtop on uneven sec‐
tions of road. Otherwise, the vibrations can re‐
sult in damage to the hardtop.◀
Using the trunk
When hardtop is open
Luggage can only be stored under the trunk
partition; note the respective label.
When hardtop is closed
Luggage can be stowed under the trunk parti‐
tion and to the left and right of the lifting mech‐
anism; note the respective label.
Remove articles of luggage from the side
areas
Before opening the hardtop, remove all pieces
of luggage from the side areas. Otherwise, lug‐
gage and hardtop can be damaged.◀
Before opening and closing▷Follow the safety instructions for the hard‐
top.▷Make sure that the trunk partition in the
trunk is folded down.▷Make sure that the cargo does not push
against the trunk partition from below.▷Make sure that the trunk lid is closed.
Opening and closing from the inside
In order to protect the battery, move the hard‐
top only when the engine is running if possible.
Before closing the hardtop, remove any foreign
objects from the windshield frame; otherwise,
closing may be prevented.
▷Press and hold the reel. The win‐
dows are rolled down, and the
hardtop opens as long as the reel is
pressed.▷Pull the reel and hold it. The win‐
dows are lowered, the hardtop
closes and the windows are raised again as
long as the reel is pulled.
Push or pull reel until the hardtop is completely
open or closed and the end of the procedure is
indicated by a corresponding Check Control
message. Always make sure that the hardtop
well storage cover is completely closed. If the
hardtop is completely open or closed, hardtop
and hardtop well storage cover are latched.
Interruption Open and close hardtop completely
Always open or close the hardtop com‐
pletely. Hardtop and hardtop well storage
cover are locked in the final positions. Driving
with the hardtop or hardtop well storage cover
unlocked can result in damage.◀
The hardtop movement is interrupted if the
reel is released. The sequence can be contin‐
ued in the desired direction using the reel.
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Convenient operation from outside
When equipped with Comfort Access, the
hardtop can also be operated from outside.▷Convenient opening with remote opera‐
tion, refer to page 37.▷Convenient closing with the remote con‐
trol, refer to page 38.
Cargo area partition
Fold down trunk partition in the back so that
the hardtop can be opened.
Fold down trunk partition in the front in order
to enlarge the trunk capacity when the hardtop
is closed.
Wind deflector
The concept The wind deflector reduces the air movement
in the vehicle interior when driving with the
hardtop down.
Installation1.Unlock the rear seat backrest on the left or
right side, arrow 1, and fold forward, ar‐
row 2.2.Push transport lock, arrow up.
Remove wind deflector.
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Without telephone: overview
The USB interface is located in the glove com‐
partment.
With telephone: overview
The USB interface is located in the center arm‐
rest.
Loading The concept
For easier loading, the vehicle is equipped with
a cargo area partition and a Loading aid, refer
to page 160. With the loading aid, the folded
hardtop can be raised out of the cargo area.
Hints Do not deposit any objects on the cargo
area partition
Before opening the hardtop or lowering the
loading aid, make sure that there are no ob‐
jects on or next to the cargo area partition.
Otherwise, hardtop or loading aid can be dam‐
aged.◀
Opening hardtop or lowering loadingaid
Before opening the hardtop or lowering the
loading aid, push the cargo area partition down
until it latches on both sides. Otherwise, the
hardtop cannot be opened or the loading aid
cannot be lowered.
When the hardtop is open, objects can be
placed below the cargo area partition. Do not
use the areas marked X in the illustration as
storage areas.
Closing the hardtop
When the hardtop is closed, objects can be
placed in the area below and next to the cargo
area partition.
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Things to remember when drivingVehicle features and options
This chapter describes all standard, country-
specific and optional features offered with the
series. It also describes features that are not
necessarily available in your car, e. g., due to
the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to safety-related functions and
systems. The respectively applicable country
provisions must be observed when using the
respective features and systems.
Breaking-in period General information
Moving parts need time to adjust to one an‐
other (break-in time).
The following instructions will help accomplish
a long vehicle life and good efficiency.
During break-in, do not use the Launch Con‐
trol, refer to page 74.
Engine, transmission, and axle drive
Up to 1,200 miles/2,000 km
Do not exceed the maximum engine and road
speed:▷For gasoline engine 4,500 rpm and
100 mph/160 km/h.
Avoid full load or kickdown under all circum‐
stances.
From 1,200 miles/2,000 km The engine and vehicle speed can gradually be
increased.
Tires
Tire traction is not optimal due to manufactur‐
ing circumstances when tires are brand-new;
they achieve their full traction potential after a
break-in time.
Drive conservatively for the first
200 miles/300 km.
Brake system
Brakes require an initial break-in period of ap‐
prox. 300 miles/500 km to achieve optimal per‐
formance between brake discs and brake
pads. Drive moderately during this break-in pe‐
riod.
Following part replacement
The same break-in procedures should be ob‐
served if any of the components above-men‐
tioned have to be renewed in the course of the
vehicle's operating life.
General driving notes
Closing the trunk lid Drive with the trunk lid closed
Only drive with the tailgate closed; other‐
wise, in the event of an accident or braking and
evasive maneuvers, passengers and other traf‐
fic may be injured, and the vehicle may be
damaged. In addition, exhaust fumes may en‐
ter the vehicle interior.◀
If driving with the tailgate open cannot be
avoided:▷If the hardtop is closed, close all windows.▷Greatly increase the air flow from the vents.▷Drive moderately.
Hot exhaust system
Hot exhaust system
High temperatures are generated in the
exhaust system.
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