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Ski bag
*
The ski bag allows the safe and clean
transport of up to 3 pairs of standard
skis or up to two snowboards.
The length of the ski bag and the addi-
tional space provided in the luggage
compartment make it possible to carry
skis with a length of up to 6.8 feet
(2.1 0 meters). Because of the tapered
shape of the bag, the ski bag can only
accommodate two pairs of skis with a
length of 6.8 feet (2.1 0 meters).
Loading1 Remove the safety belts in the rear
from their holders
2 Press down the lever (arrow) and
remove the center piece toward the
front
3 Extend the ski bag between the front
seats. The zipper provides conve-
nient access to stored items. It may
be opened to allow the ski bag to dry.
4 Press the release button in the
luggage compartment (arrow)
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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsCar careControlsOverview
Caring for your vehiclean accumulation of road salt. Use a
chrome polish for an additional treat-
ment.
Plastic components, vinyl upholstery,
headliners, lamp lenses, the clear cover
of the instrument cluster and compon-
ents with a sprayed matt black surface
can be cleaned with water (add plastic
shampoo as required). Do not allow
moisture to soak through the seats or
headliner. Never use solvents such as
lacquer thinner, heavy-duty grease
remover, fuels, or similar substances.
Rubber components should be cleaned
with water only; a rubber treatment or
silicone spray may also be applied. Do not remove safety belts to clean
them. Clean them with mild soapy
water only. Do not use chemicals or dry
cleaners to clean safety belts, since this
could damage the belt fabric.
After cleaning, never allow the inertia
reel to retract the belts until they are
completely dry. Dirty safety belts
prevent the inertia reel mechanism from
retracting the strap properly, and thus
constitute a safety hazard.
Heavily soiled floor carpets and mats
*
can be cleaned with an interior cleaner.
The floor mats can be removed from
the vehicle for cleaning.
Use only a damp cloth to clean trim
panels made of real wood
* and other
parts constructed of real wood
*. Follow
up by drying with a soft cloth.
Use the cleaning and car-care
products available at your BMW
center.<
Care of upholstery materials Depressions in the upholstery that
result from everyday use can be
brushed smooth by brushing against
the nap with a lightly dampened brush.
The tendency of the pile to lie in a
particular direction on velour upholstery
is not a quality defect, and, just as on
home textiles or clothing, cannot be
avoided.
Lint on upholstery materials, textile or
leather remnants that have been worn
into the upholstery may be removed
with a lint brush or a Velcro brush. A
cleaning glove is available for particu-
larly "stubborn" lint. Stains and fairly
large areas of dirt should be cleaned off
without delay, using lukewarm water
and an interior cleaner, stain remover or
appropriate cleaning fluid. Brush the
fabric afterwards to restore its appear-
ance.
If the vehicle will be stored for an
extended period or if it is exposed to
intense sunlight, cover all the seats or
the windows to prevent fading.
Use the cleaning and car-care
products available at your BMW
center.<
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Convertible top Closing manually in event of
electrical failure1 Emergency operation
2 Allen wrench
3 Recess
You can use the emergency
procedure for manual operation to
close the top, but never to open it. If the
convertible top were opened manually,
the lid on its storage compartment
would fail to lock, and would open
during subsequent vehicle operation.<
Manual closing is best carried out
with two persons from outside
with the driver's door open and the
driver's seat folded forward. No one is
to be in the rear seat while you are
doing this.<
1 Remove the center piece between
the rear seats. Take the trim off the
guide rod and flip it forward. Press
down hard on the emergency lock
(arrow 1). After a brief pause, the
drive systems for the convertible top
compartment lid will be unlocked.
If the drives for the convertible top
compartment lid fail to release,
mount the double angled Allen wrench
(2) in the recess (1) and turn clockwise
until the drives release.c
2 With the luggage compartment lid
closed, open the convertible top
compartment lid up as far as the stop
will allow.
3 Lift out the convertible top by holding
on to the lateral guide section (1) and
the front convertible top frame (2).
Position the rear convertible top
frame vertically and close the
convertible top compartment lid.
Then fold down the rear convertible
top frame.
